Crusaders vs Portadown Prediction 22 August 2026

    📣How will an early goal change the strategy of both teams? If it happens, we will see an interesting development in the confrontation between the teams Crusaders and Portadown. Recall that the meeting is scheduled for 17:00 22 August. The tournament match will take place at the Seaview stadium in the city of Belfast. Note the odds - bookmakers offer to bet on the victory of the side for and , respectively.

    Head-to-Head

    The last official match between the teams took place on 11 April 2026 and ended with a score of 4:0. Let's compare the statistics from that encounter (home team - Crusaders):

    • ball possession percentage: 56% vs 44%;
    • corner kicks: 11 vs 5;
    • yellow cards: 2 vs 1.

    📊 Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Crusaders and Portadown:

    • played 22 matches;
    • number of wins for the home team - 13, for the away team - 5, draws - 4;
    • number of goals - 44 against 26;
    • average total in the 1st half - 1.45, in the 2nd half - 1.73;
    • average total goals in the match - 3.18.

    Head-to-head statistics Crusaders - Portadown

    61%
    14 Wins
    17%
    4 Draws
    22%
    5 Wins
    Total games
    23
    Total Goals Avg
    3.26
    Both teams scored
    52%
    2.04
    Total average
    1.22
    0.52
    Yellow cards
    0.83
    Last matches
    22.08.26
    Premiership
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    Portadown
    Portadown
    1
    -
    -
    3
    3
    8
    12
    0
    2
    3
    2
    2
    0
    1
    2
    -
    -
    3
    3
    8
    12
    0
    2
    11.04.26
    Premiership
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    Portadown
    Portadown
    -
    -
    11
    5
    -
    -
    2
    1
    4
    0
    3
    0
    1
    0
    -
    -
    11
    5
    -
    -
    2
    1
    21.03.26
    Premiership
    Portadown
    Portadown
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    06.12.25
    Premiership
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    Portadown
    Portadown
    -
    -
    6
    6
    -
    -
    1
    2
    0
    4
    0
    1
    0
    3
    -
    -
    6
    6
    -
    -
    1
    2
    29.08.25
    Premiership
    Portadown
    Portadown
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    -
    -
    2
    4
    -
    -
    3
    2
    2
    1
    1
    0
    1
    1
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    -
    2
    4
    -
    -
    3
    2
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    Crusaders Team Overview

    The team's most recent official match took place on 15 August 2026 as part of the Premiership tournament (home team - Crusaders, away team - Ballymena United). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:1.

    Here's the game statistics (Crusaders vs Ballymena United):

    • ball possession: 59% vs 41%;
    • corner kicks: 5 vs 7;
    • fouls: 16 vs 17;
    • yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
    • shots on target: 5 vs 3.

    ✅The Crusaders team has already started their championship performance, but it's too early to talk about any statistics. So let's take a look at the results of the last 10 official matches (including this season's games).

    During this time, the team has won 6 victories, drew 2 times, and suffered 2 defeats. They managed to delight the fans with 17 goals, averaging 1.7 goals per game. It is worth noting that at home, the team averages 2.2 goals per match. Regarding goals conceded, the average is 1.6 goals over the same period.

    Match Results: Crusaders

    Last matches
    22.08.26
    Premiership
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    Portadown
    Portadown
    1
    -
    -
    3
    3
    8
    12
    0
    2
    3
    2
    2
    0
    1
    2
    -
    -
    3
    3
    8
    12
    0
    2
    W
    15.08.26
    Premiership
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    -
    -
    5
    7
    16
    17
    2
    2
    2
    1
    2
    1
    0
    0
    -
    -
    5
    7
    16
    17
    2
    2
    W
    07.08.26
    Premiership
    Cliftonville
    Cliftonville
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    -
    -
    1
    1
    7
    13
    1
    2
    2
    1
    1
    0
    1
    1
    -
    -
    1
    1
    7
    13
    1
    2
    L
    01.08.26
    Club Friendly Games
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    Dundela
    Dundela
    -
    -
    4
    5
    -
    -
    0
    0
    2
    0
    1
    0
    1
    0
    -
    -
    4
    5
    -
    -
    0
    0
    W
    28.07.26
    Club Friendly Games
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    Newington Yc
    Newington Yc
    -
    -
    1
    8
    -
    -
    0
    1
    1
    1
    1
    0
    0
    1
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    1
    8
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    Portadown Team Overview

    The away team played their last official match on 15 August 2026 as part of the Premiership tournament (home team - Portadown, away - Dungannon). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:1.

    Here are the match stats (Portadown vs Dungannon):

    • ball possession: 45% vs 55%;
    • corner kicks: 3 vs 4;
    • fouls: 13 vs 11;
    • yellow cards: 4 vs 3;
    • shots on target: 2 vs 8.

    ⚠️The visiting team is Portadown. They haven't had many matches this season, so let's look at the statistics from the last 10 official matches.

    During this time, the team has 2 wins and 4 losses, and 4 draws. Average goals: they score an average of 1 per match (away - 1.29), and concede an average of 1.5.

    Match Results: Portadown

    Last matches
    22.08.26
    Premiership
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    Portadown
    Portadown
    1
    -
    -
    3
    3
    8
    12
    0
    2
    3
    2
    2
    0
    1
    2
    -
    -
    3
    3
    8
    12
    0
    2
    L
    15.08.26
    Premiership
    Portadown
    Portadown
    Dungannon
    Dungannon
    -
    -
    3
    4
    13
    11
    4
    3
    0
    1
    0
    1
    0
    0
    -
    -
    3
    4
    13
    11
    4
    3
    L
    08.08.26
    Premiership
    Carrick Rangers
    Carrick Rangers
    Portadown
    Portadown
    1
    -
    -
    7
    3
    12
    12
    2
    4
    1
    0
    0
    0
    1
    0
    -
    -
    7
    3
    12
    12
    2
    4
    L
    28.07.26
    Club Friendly Games
    Mountjoy United
    Mountjoy United
    Portadown
    Portadown
    1
    12
    1
    6
    0
    6
    W
    25.07.26
    Club Friendly Games
    Kilbarrack United
    Kilbarrack United
    Portadown
    Portadown
    0
    3
    0
    1
    0
    2
    W
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    Prediction on the outcome

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 22;
    • home team wins - 13, away team wins - 5, draws - 4.

    Statistics: Crusaders vs Portadown

    • matches played in the tournament: 2 vs 2;
    • wins: 1 vs 0;
    • win percentage: 50% vs 0%;
    • losses: 1 vs 2;
    • draws: 0 vs 0.

    Last 10 matches:

    • wins: 6 vs 2;
    • losses: 2 vs 4;
    • draws: 2 vs 4.
    👉Prediction: Portadown Handicap (+1,5) (odds: 1.2)

    Prediction on the over/under

    H2H

    • the home team scores on average - 2, the guests - 1.18;
    • average over/under goals in head-to-head matches - 3.18;
    • both teams scored: overall - 11; at the home team's field - 3.
    Trends
    • Over 2.5 goals scored in 9 of last 10 Crusaders home games against Portadown (Premiership).
    • Over 2.5 goals scored in last 5 Crusaders games.
    👉Prediction: Total goals Over (2,5) (odds: 1.75)

    Prediction on corners

    Trends
    • Over 9.5 corners in 6 of last 7 Crusaders games (Premiership).
    👉Prediction: Corners - Total Over (9,5) (odds: 1.74)

    Prediction on BTTS

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 22;
    • both teams scored all-time - 11 times;
    • on the home team’s field - 3 times.

    Statistics: Crusaders vs Portadown

    • number of matches played in the tournament: 2 vs 2;
    • number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 2 vs 0;
    • number of BTTS matches for Crusaders at home - 1 (100%);
    • number of BTTS matches for Portadown away - 0 (0%).

    Last 10 matches:

    • number of BTTS matches: 7 vs 6;
    • BTTS matches for Crusaders at home - 4 (80%);
    • BTTS matches for Portadown away - 5 (71%).
    Trends
    • Crusaders have scored and conceded in last 5 games.
    👉Prediction: Both Teams To Score (Yes) (odds: 1.65)

    Correct score prediction

    Statistics of frequent results (current season):

    • most common score in the tournament: 2:1 (3/11, 27.3%);
    • Crusaders at home most often finish matches: 2:1 (1/1, 100%);
    • Portadown away most often play: 1:0 (1/1, 100%).

    Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:

    1:1 - 12.95% (odds 6)
    1:0 - 10.96% (odds 8)
    0:0 - 9.06% (odds 9.5)

    Editorial Prediction

    Key statistics:
    • Over 2.5 goals scored in 9 of last 10 Crusaders home games against Portadown (Premiership).
    • Over 2.5 goals scored in last 5 Crusaders games.

    Total goals Over (2,5)
    Everygame
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    Published: 20/08/2026, 17:24

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    Betting Tips: Crusaders - Portadown

    Crusaders have scored:
    crusaders-belfastin last 9 games.
    crusaders-belfastin last 7 games (Premiership).
    Portadown have conceded:
    fc-portadownin 23 of last 24 away games.
    fc-portadownin 22 of last 23 away games (Premiership).
    fc-portadownin 11 of last 12 games (Premiership).
    Crusaders will score goal
    Everygame
    -455
    Over 2.5 goals scored:
    crusaders-belfastfc-portadownin 9 of last 10 Crusaders home games against Portadown (Premiership).
    crusaders-belfastin last 5 Crusaders games.
    Total goals Over (2,5)
    Bovada
    -118
    Over 1.5 goals scored:
    crusaders-belfastin 6 of last 7 Crusaders games (Premiership).
    crusaders-belfastin last 5 Crusaders home games (Premiership).
    fc-portadownin 8 of last 9 Portadown away games (Premiership).
    Total goals Over (1,5)
    Everygame
    -400
    Portadown conceded in the 2nd half:
    fc-portadownin last 11 away games (Premiership).
    fc-portadownin 6 of last 7 games (Premiership).
    2nd half, Crusaders will score goal
    -164
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    Crusaders - Portadown Table position

    Premiership 26/27
    gWDLGDPForm
    7.
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    31024-43
    8.
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    21013-33
    9.
    Larne
    Larne
    10100-01
    10.
    Portadown
    Portadown
    20020-20
    11.
    Limavady United
    Limavady United
    20021-40

    Comparison of Teams Stats

    10 matches
    7 - Wins
    1 - Draw
    2 - Loses
    Wins - 2
    Draws - 3
    Loses - 5
    10 matches
    Scored - 20
    Conceded - 18
    +2
    -6
    11 - Scored
    17 - Conceded
    7
    Wins
    2
    1
    Draws
    3
    2
    Loses
    5
    Goal difference
    20
    Scored
    11
    18
    Conceded
    17
    3.8
    Match goals average
    2.8
    2
    Goals scored per match on average
    1.1
    1.8
    Goals conceded per match on average
    1.7
    8
    Both teams scored
    6
    47'
    Minutes / Goal scored
    82'
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