The market's verdict

The betting market closed with FC Linfield at 1.29 — an implied 72% chance. The favourite delivered.

• FC Linfield: opened 1.27, closed 1.29 (72%)
• Crusaders Belfast: opened 9.00, closed 8.20 (11%)
• Draw: opened 6.00, closed 5.80 (16%)

The total closed at 3 (Over 1.67 / Under 2.06); the 1-goal final went Under.

Half-time: FC Linfield 0 - 0 Crusaders Belfast.

Crusaders Belfast — recent form

• 2026-09-12Crusaders Belfast 1-2 Limavady United FC
• 2026-09-05Coleraine FC 4-1 Crusaders Belfast
• 2026-09-01Crusaders Belfast 6-6 Carrick Rangers FC
• 2026-08-29Glentoran FC 1-2 Crusaders Belfast
• 2026-08-22Crusaders Belfast 3-2 FC Portadown

FC Linfield — recent form

• 2026-09-12Dungannon FC 0-1 FC Linfield
• 2026-09-05FC Linfield 1-0 Carrick Rangers FC
• 2026-08-29Limavady United FC 0-2 FC Linfield
• 2026-08-21FC Linfield 1-0 Cliftonville FC
• 2026-08-15FC Linfield 2-1 Glentoran FC