Glentoran vs Crusaders Prediction 28 February 2026

    🔊How will the weather conditions and the state of the field affect the game? Today, the teams Glentoran and Crusaders are meeting. The match is scheduled to start at 15:00. The tournament match Premiership will take place in the city of Belfast at the The Oval stadium. The odds for the teams' victories have been determined by bookmakers at and , respectively, with the team Glentoran being the favorite of the match.

    Head-to-Head

    The last official match between the teams took place on 04 November 2025 and ended with a score of 2:1. Let's compare the statistics from that encounter (home team - Glentoran):

    • ball possession percentage: 59% vs 41%;
    • corner kicks: 5 vs 3;
    • yellow cards: 1 vs 2.

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

    • played 58 matches;
    • number of wins for the home team - 18, for the away team - 32, draws - 8;
    • number of goals - 75 against 105;
    • average total in the 1st half - 1.41, in the 2nd half - 1.69;
    • average total goals in the match - 3.1.

    Head-to-head statistics Glentoran - Crusaders

    32%
    19 Wins
    14%
    8 Draws
    54%
    32 Wins
    Total games
    59
    Total Goals Avg
    3.15
    Both teams scored
    49%
    1.36
    Total average
    1.8
    0.42
    Yellow cards
    0.54
    Last matches
    28.02.26
    Premiership
    Glentoran
    Glentoran
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    1
    -
    -
    10
    0
    -
    -
    3
    1
    5
    1
    1
    0
    4
    1
    -
    -
    10
    0
    -
    -
    3
    1
    04.11.25
    League Cup
    Glentoran
    Glentoran
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    -
    -
    5
    3
    -
    -
    1
    2
    2
    1
    2
    0
    0
    1
    -
    -
    5
    3
    -
    -
    1
    2
    25.10.25
    Premiership
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    Glentoran
    Glentoran
    -
    -
    5
    1
    -
    -
    2
    2
    2
    3
    0
    1
    2
    2
    -
    -
    5
    1
    -
    -
    2
    2
    23.08.25
    Premiership
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    Glentoran
    Glentoran
    -
    -
    4
    3
    -
    -
    2
    2
    0
    2
    0
    2
    0
    0
    -
    -
    4
    3
    -
    -
    2
    2
    12.04.25
    Premiership
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    Glentoran
    Glentoran
    -
    -
    3
    3
    -
    -
    7
    1
    0
    4
    0
    2
    0
    2
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    -
    3
    3
    -
    -
    7
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    Glentoran Team Overview

    The team's last official match took place on 24 February 2026 as part of the Premiership tournament (home team - Cliftonville, away team - Glentoran). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:4.

    Here are the game statistics (Glentoran vs Cliftonville):

    • ball possession: 62% vs 38%;
    • corner kicks: 13 vs 3;
    • yellow cards: 1 vs 3;
    • shots on target: 10 vs 1.
    🏆Throughout the Premiership season, the team Glentoran has engaged in 29 fixtures, resulting in:
    • 17 wins,
    • 6 losses,
    • 6 draws.

    📈Currently, Glentoran stands at a mid-tier position within the Premiership standings, with a win percentage of 59% and a loss percentage of 21%.

    ⚽️Glentoran has scored a total of 49 goals. On the defensive end, Glentoran has allowed 28 goals over the season.

    Match Results: Glentoran

    Last matches
    21.08.26
    Premiership
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    Glentoran
    Glentoran
    -
    -
    5
    9
    6
    19
    1
    3
    0
    2
    0
    0
    0
    2
    -
    -
    5
    9
    6
    19
    1
    3
    W
    15.08.26
    Premiership
    Linfield
    Linfield
    Glentoran
    Glentoran
    1
    -
    -
    6
    1
    11
    5
    3
    3
    2
    1
    1
    0
    1
    1
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    -
    6
    1
    11
    5
    3
    3
    L
    08.08.26
    Premiership
    Glentoran
    Glentoran
    Limavady United
    Limavady United
    -
    -
    5
    2
    11
    9
    2
    3
    2
    0
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    -
    5
    2
    11
    9
    2
    3
    W
    16.07.26
    UECL
    FC RFS
    FC RFS
    Glentoran
    Glentoran
    -
    -
    5
    2
    15
    13
    1
    4
    2
    0
    1
    0
    1
    0
    -
    -
    5
    2
    15
    13
    1
    4
    L
    09.07.26
    UECL
    Glentoran
    Glentoran
    FC RFS
    FC RFS
    -
    -
    3
    6
    10
    7
    3
    3
    1
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    Crusaders Team Overview

    The away team played their last official match on 21 February 2026 as part of the Premiership tournament (home team - Cliftonville, away - Crusaders). The match ended with a score of 5:2.

    Here are the game statistics (Crusaders vs Cliftonville):

    • ball possession: 36% vs 64%;
    • corner kicks: 4 vs 9;
    • yellow cards: 6 vs 1;
    • shots on target: 0 vs 2.
    🏆Throughout the Premiership season, the team Crusaders has engaged in 29 fixtures, resulting in:
    • 7 wins,
    • 18 losses,
    • 4 draws.

    📈Currently, Crusaders stands at a mid-tier position within the Premiership standings, with a win percentage of 24% and a loss percentage of 62%.

    ⚽Crusaders has scored a total of 37 goals. On the defensive end has allowed 63 goals over the season.

    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
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    1
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    -
    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
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    0
    W
    28.07.26
    Club Friendly Games
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    Newington Yc
    Newington Yc
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    -
    1
    8
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    Prediction for the 1st half

    Head-to-Head Matches:

    • Total encounters - 58;
    • First-half wins at home for hosts - 5; for visitors away - 12; number of draws - 13;
    • Average first-half total: 1.41;
    • Today's home team scores on average 0.57, while the visitors net 0.84.

    First-Half Stats: Glentoran (home) vs Crusaders (away)

    • matches played in the tournament: 13 vs 15;
    • wins: 4 (30.77%) vs 7 (46.67%);
    • losses: 2 (15.38%) vs 6 (40%);
    • draws: 7 (53.85%) vs 2 (13.33%);
    • Average goals scored: 1.15 vs 1.4;
    • Average goals conceded: 0.54 vs 0.67.

    Last 10 Matches (Overall):

    • wins: 5 vs 3;
    • losses: 1 vs 5;
    • draws: 4 vs 2;
    • Average first-half total: 1.5 (scored - 1.1, conceded - 0.4) vs 1.4 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 0.8).
    Trends
    • Glentoran scored in the 1st half in last 6 home games.
    👉Prediction: 1st half, Glentoran to score goal

    Prediction on the outcome

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 58;
    • home team wins - 18, away team wins - 32, draws - 8.

    Statistics: Glentoran vs Crusaders

    • matches played in the tournament: 29 vs 29;
    • wins: 17 vs 7;
    • win percentage: 59% vs 24%;
    • losses: 6 vs 18;
    • draws: 6 vs 4.

    Last 10 matches:

    • wins: 7 vs 2;
    • losses: 2 vs 6;
    • draws: 1 vs 2.
    Trends
    • Glentoran have won in 6 of last 7 home games.
    • Crusaders have lost in 6 of last 7 games.
    👉Prediction: Glentoran Win (odds: 1.22)

    Prediction on the over/under

    H2H

    • today's home team scores on average - 1.29, the guests - 1.81;
    • average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.1;
    • both teams scored: overall - 28; at the home team's field - 14.

    Statistics: Glentoran vs Crusaders

    • average total in the tournament: 2.66 vs 3.45;
    • average total goals scored: 1.69 vs 1.28;
    • average total in the 1st half: 0.79 vs 0.66;
    • average total in the 2nd half: 0.9 vs 0.62;
    • Glentoran: average total at home in the tournament -  1.38;
    • Crusaders: average total away in the tournament - 1.27;
    • last 10 matches (average total): 2.4 (home - 2.8) vs 1.3 (away - 1).
    Trends
    • Glentoran have conceded in last 7 home games (Premiership).
    👉Prediction: Crusaders will score goal (odds: 1.96)

    Prediction on corners

    Trends
    • Under 11.5 corners in 11 of last 12 Glentoran games (Premiership).
    👉Prediction: Corners - Total Under (11,5) (odds: 1.38)

    Prediction on BTTS

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 58;
    • both teams scored all-time - 28 times;
    • on the home team’s field - 14 times.

    Statistics: Glentoran vs Crusaders

    • number of matches played in the tournament: 29 vs 29;
    • number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 15 vs 15;
    • number of BTTS matches for Glentoran at home - 8 (62%);
    • number of BTTS matches for Crusaders away - 8 (53%).

    Last 10 matches:

    • number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 6;
    • BTTS matches for Glentoran at home - 3 (60%);
    • BTTS matches for Crusaders away - 3 (60%).
    Trends
    • Glentoran have scored and conceded in last 5 home games (Premiership).
    👉Prediction: Both Teams To Score (Yes) (odds: 2.03)

    Correct score prediction

    Statistics of frequent results (current season):

    • most common score in the tournament: 1:0 (19/176, 10.8%), 2:1 (19/176, 10.8%);
    • Glentoran at home most often finish matches: 2:1 (4/13, 30.8%);
    • Crusaders away most often play: 1:2 , 2:0 , 2:1 , 4:0 (2/15, 13.3%).

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

    2:0 - 10.4% (odds 7)
    2:1 - 9.63% (odds 9.5)
    1:0 - 8.88% (odds 8.5)

    Trends
    • Glentoran won 2:1 in 3 of last 4 home games (Premiership).

    Editorial Prediction

    Key statistics:
    • Glentoran have scored and conceded in last 5 home games (Premiership).

    Both Teams To Score (Yes)
    Published: 26/02/2026, 15:25

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    Betting Tips: Glentoran - Crusaders

    Glentoran have won:
    glentoran-fcin 6 of last 7 home games.
    Crusaders have lost:
    crusaders-belfastin 6 of last 7 games.
    Glentoran Win
    Bovada
    -455
    Glentoran have not lost:
    glentoran-fcin 8 of last 9 games.
    Crusaders have not won:
    crusaders-belfastin 7 of last 8 away games.
    crusaders-belfastin last 6 games (Premiership).
    Glentoran will not lose
    Everygame
    -2000
    Under 4.5 goals scored:
    glentoran-fcin 20 of last 22 Glentoran home games.
    glentoran-fcin 15 of last 16 Glentoran home games (Premiership).
    glentoran-fcin 8 of last 9 Glentoran games.
    glentoran-fcin last 6 Glentoran games (Premiership).
    crusaders-belfastin 23 of last 25 Crusaders away games.
    crusaders-belfastin 21 of last 23 Crusaders away games (Premiership).
    Total goals Under (4,5)
    -500
    Glentoran have scored:
    glentoran-fcin 17 of last 18 home games.
    glentoran-fcin 13 of last 14 games.
    glentoran-fcin 11 of last 12 home games (Premiership).
    glentoran-fcin 10 of last 11 games (Premiership).
    Crusaders have conceded:
    crusaders-belfastin 22 of last 23 games.
    crusaders-belfastin 19 of last 20 games (Premiership).
    crusaders-belfastin last 12 away games.
    crusaders-belfastin last 10 away games (Premiership).
    Glentoran will score goal
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    Glentoran - Crusaders Table position

    Premiership 25/26
    gWDLGDPForm
    1.
    Larne
    Larne
    33227460-2273
    2.
    Glentoran
    Glentoran
    33216663-3069
    3.
    Coleraine
    Coleraine
    33205862-3165
    10.
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    33971739-5034
    11.
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    33752138-7226
    12.
    Glenavon
    Glenavon
    33812433-6325

    Comparison of Teams Stats

    10 matches
    4 - Wins
    2 - Draws
    4 - Loses
    Wins - 7
    Draw - 1
    Loses - 2
    10 matches
    Scored - 16
    Conceded - 14
    +2
    +2
    20 - Scored
    18 - Conceded
    4
    Wins
    7
    2
    Draws
    1
    4
    Loses
    2
    Goal difference
    16
    Scored
    20
    14
    Conceded
    18
    3
    Match goals average
    3.8
    1.6
    Goals scored per match on average
    2
    1.4
    Goals conceded per match on average
    1.8
    5
    Both teams scored
    8
    56'
    Minutes / Goal scored
    47'
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