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Crusaders host Linfield at Seaview, Belfast on Saturday, Jan 2 at 4:00 PM in the Premiership.
Crusaders come into this fixture in mixed form (2W 0D 3L). Linfield, meanwhile, arrive in red-hot form (4W from last 5) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Crusaders head into this on the back of a defeat, while Linfield arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.
Despite playing at home, Crusaders face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Linfield have won 10 of 10 encounters. Their last encounter ended in Crusaders won 0–1.
Verdict: Despite home advantage, Linfield arrive in better form and with the historical edge. This could be a tricky afternoon for Crusaders. Linfield to win.