Football · Northern Ireland Premier · 22/08, 16:00
Prediction: Crusaders vs Portadown
Team pages: Crusaders · Portadown
Prediction summary
Expected goals
2.61Total
Crusaders1.46
Portadown1.15
1X2
Crusaders
Draw
Portadown
Markets
Over 2.5 goals 50%
Both teams to score 53%
Most likely score
1-1
Recent form · 10 last
Crusaders
5-2-3 (W-D-L)
Portadown
4-2-4 (W-D-L)
Head-to-head
Crusaders
2–1–3
Portadown
(6 last)
- Crusaders4-0Portadown
- Portadown0-0Crusaders
- Crusaders0-4Portadown
- Portadown2-1Crusaders
- Crusaders3-2Portadown
- Portadown1-0Crusaders
Model analysis
1st-half goalsUnder 1.5 · 50%model estimate
Match keys
- H2H favours Portadown: 3-1-2.
Statistics · 10/10 matches analysed
F = for · A = against · HT = half-time · FT = full-time
| Crusaders | Portadown | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals for / against (FT) | 1.4 / 0.9 | 1.4 / 1.5 |
| Goals for / against (HT) | 0.6 / 0.5 | 0.6 / 0.5 |
| Half-time result (W/D/L) | 40/30/30% | 50/30/20% |
| Corners (HT / FT) | 3.4 / 5 | 1.7 / 4.1 |
| Cards (🟨 / 🟥) | 1.6 / 0 | 2.6 / 0.1 |
Head-to-head (H2H) · Crusaders 2–1–3 Portadown
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| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/04/26 Northern Ireland Premier | Crusaders | 4-0 HT 3-0 | Portadown |
| 21/03/26 Northern Ireland Premier | Portadown | 0-0 HT 0-0 | Crusaders |
| 06/12/25 Northern Ireland Premier | Crusaders | 0-4 HT 0-1 | Portadown |
| 29/08/25 Northern Ireland Premier | Portadown | 2-1 HT 1-0 | Crusaders |
| 25/01/25 Northern Ireland Premier | Crusaders | 3-2 HT 1-1 | Portadown |
| 21/12/24 Northern Ireland Premier | Portadown | 1-0 HT 0-0 | Crusaders |
Standings · Northern Ireland Premier
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| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cliftonville | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| 2 | Carrick Rangers | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| 3 | Coleraine | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 4 | Ballymena Utd | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| 5 | Glentoran | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| 6 | Crusaders | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 7 | Dungannon Swifts | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 8 | Linfield | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| 9 | Larne FC | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 10 | Portadown | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 11 | Limavady United | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 12 | Bangor FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Last 10 matches played
The averages above come from these matches. W = win, D = draw, L = loss. Common opponents to both are in blue.
Crusaders
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| Date | Opponent | HT | FT | Cor. | Cards | Res. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/08 | Ballymena Utd Northern Ireland Premier |
2-1 | 2-1 | 5 | 4 | W |
| 07/08 | Cliftonville Northern Ireland Premier |
0-1 | 1-2 | 0 | 1 | L |
| 01/08 | Dundela UK Friendlies |
1-0 | 2-0 | 4 | 0 | W |
| 28/07 | Newington FC UK Friendlies |
1-0 | 1-1 | 1 | 1 | D |
| 25/07 | Moyola Park UK Friendlies |
0-1 | 1-2 | 6 | 2 | L |
| 21/07 | Glenavon UK Friendlies |
0-0 | 2-0 | 6 | 0 | W |
| 18/07 | Ballinamallard Utd UK Friendlies |
0-0 | 0-0 | 8 | 0 | D |
| 11/07 | Warrenpoint Town UK Friendlies |
0-0 | 2-0 | 6 | 0 | W |
| 04/07 | Queen of South UK Friendlies |
2-1 | 2-1 | 5 | 1 | W |
| 01/05 | Annagh United Northern Ireland Premier Play-Offs |
0-1 | 1-2 | 9 | 7 | L |
Portadown
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| Date | Opponent | HT | FT | Cor. | Cards | Res. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/08 | Dungannon Swifts Northern Ireland Premier |
0-1 | 0-1 | 3 | 7 | L |
| 08/08 | Carrick Rangers Northern Ireland Premier |
0-0 | 0-1 | 3 | 7 | L |
| 21/07 | HW Welders UK Friendlies |
1-0 | 2-0 | 6 | 3 | W |
| 18/07 | Coleraine UK Friendlies |
0-0 | 0-3 | 3 | 0 | L |
| 07/07 | Bourneview Mill FC Club Friendly List |
0-0 | 2-2 | – | – | D |
| 04/07 | Ballyclare Comrades UK Friendlies |
1-0 | 3-0 | 5 | 0 | W |
| 25/04 | Bangor FC Northern Ireland Premier |
2-1 | 4-2 | 4 | 0 | W |
| 18/04 | Ballymena Utd Northern Ireland Premier |
1-0 | 2-1 | 4 | 1 | W |
| 11/04 | Crusaders Northern Ireland Premier |
0-3 | 0-4 | 5 | 3 | L |
| 07/04 | Carrick Rangers Northern Ireland Premier |
1-0 | 1-1 | 4 | 3 | D |
Frequently asked questions
Who is the favourite in Crusaders vs Portadown?
According to our model, the most likely result is a Crusaders win (43%). Probabilities: Crusaders 43%, draw 28%, Portadown 29%.
How many goals are expected in Crusaders vs Portadown?
The model expects 2.61 goals (Crusaders 1.46 · Portadown 1.15), with a 50% chance of over 2.5 goals.
Will both teams score in Crusaders vs Portadown?
The model gives a 53% chance that both teams score.
What is the most likely score?
The most likely score according to our model is 1-1.