Cliftonville vs. Crusaders

Two of the Top 5 teams in the Northern Ireland Premiership clash and both play strong defense. Second-ranked Cliftonville has allowed 13 goals in 20 games, tied for the second-fewest allowed. They haven't surrendered a single goal over the last three games, off back-to-back 2-0 shutouts of Glenavon and the Carrick Rangers. Eight of their last nine games have sailed UNDER 2.5 goals. Crusaders have also allowed just 13 goals coming off a pair of 0-0 scoreless DRAWS against Coleraine and Carrick. Nine of their last 11 matches have gone UNDER 2.5 goals, including 13 of their last 18 road contests. These rivals have played 1-1 DRAWS in the last two meetings and this looks like another fierce defensive duel. Take Cliftonville/Crusaders UNDER the total as a Max Play.