Portadown vs Crusaders Prediction 29 August 2025

    🔈How will refereeing decisions affect the course and outcome of the match? We will find out all about this over the 90 minutes of the match between the teams Portadown and Crusaders. The confrontation of the Premiership tournament is scheduled for 18:45 on 29 August. As of today, bookmakers have set the following odds for wins: and .

    Head-to-Head

    The last official encounter between the teams took place on 25 January 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 3:2. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Crusaders):

    • ball possession percentage: 58% vs 42%;
    • corner kicks: 4 vs 2;
    • fouls: 0 vs 0;
    • yellow cards: 1 vs 3;
    • shots on target: 4 vs 2.

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

    • played 18 matches;
    • number of wins for the home team - 3, for the away team - 12, draws - 3;
    • number of goals - 20 against 39;
    • average total in the 1st half - 1.5, in the 2nd half - 1.78;
    • average total goals in the match - 3.28.

    Head-to-head statistics Portadown - Crusaders

    22%
    5 Wins
    17%
    4 Draws
    61%
    14 Wins
    Total games
    23
    Total Goals Avg
    3.26
    Both teams scored
    52%
    1.22
    Total average
    2.04
    0.83
    Yellow cards
    0.52
    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
    -
    -
    2
    4
    -
    -
    3
    2
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    Portadown Team Overview

    The team's most recent official match took place on 22 August 2025 as part of the Premiership tournament (home team - Larne, away team - Portadown). The match concluded with a scoreline of 4:0.

    Here's the game statistics (Portadown vs Larne):

    • ball possession: 40% vs 60%;
    • corner kicks: 0 vs 7;
    • fouls: 0 vs 0;
    • yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
    • shots on target: 0 vs 4.
    🏆Throughout the Premiership season, the team Portadown has engaged in 4 fixtures, resulting in:
    • 1 wins,
    • 3 losses,
    • 0 draws.

    📈Currently, Portadown stands at a mid-tier position within the Premiership standings, with a win percentage of 25% and a loss percentage of 75%.

    ⚽️Portadown has scored a total of 4 goals. On the defensive end, Portadown has allowed 8 goals over the season.

    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
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    -
    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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    Crusaders Team Overview

    The away team played their last official match on 23 August 2025 as part of the Premiership tournament (home team - Crusaders, away - Glentoran). The match ended with a score of 0:2.

    Here are the game statistics (Crusaders vs Glentoran):

    • ball possession: 41% vs 59%;
    • corner kicks: 4 vs 3;
    • yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
    • shots on target: 1 vs 3.

    ⚠️The visiting team is Crusaders. 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 3 wins and 6 losses, and 1 draws. Average goals: they score an average of 1.3 per match (away - 1), and concede an average of 1.8.

    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
    -
    -
    1
    8
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    -
    0
    1
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    Prediction for the 1st half

    Head-to-Head Matches:

    • Total encounters - 18;
    • First-half wins at home for hosts - 2; for visitors away - 0; number of draws - 7;
    • Average first-half total: 1.5;
    • Today's home team scores on average 0.67, while the visitors net 0.83.

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

    • matches played in the tournament: 2 vs 1;
    • wins: 0 (0%) vs 1 (100%);
    • losses: 1 (50%) vs 0 (0%);
    • draws: 1 (50%) vs 0 (0%);
    • Average goals scored: 0.5 vs 3;
    • Average goals conceded: 0.5 vs 1.

    Last 10 Matches (Overall):

    • wins: 4 vs 3;
    • losses: 3 vs 5;
    • draws: 3 vs 2;
    • Average first-half total: 1.7 (scored - 0.8, conceded - 0.9) vs 1.6 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 1).
    Trends
    • Portadown have drawn in the 1st half in 7 of last 8 home games against Crusaders.
    • Portadown have drawn in the 1st half in 6 of last 7 home games against Crusaders (Premiership).
    👉Prediction: 1st Half Draw (odds: 2.15)

    Prediction on the outcome

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 18;
    • home team wins - 3, away team wins - 12, draws - 3.

    Statistics: Portadown vs Crusaders

    • matches played in the tournament: 4 vs 3;
    • wins: 1 vs 1;
    • win percentage: 25% vs 33%;
    • losses: 3 vs 2;
    • draws: 0 vs 0.

    Last 10 matches:

    • wins: 4 vs 3;
    • losses: 5 vs 6;
    • draws: 1 vs 1.
    Trends
    • Portadown have not won in 6 of last 7 home games against Crusaders (Premiership).
    👉Prediction: Crusaders will not lose (odds: 1.57)

    Prediction on the over/under

    H2H

    • today's home team scores on average - 1.11, the guests - 2.17;
    • average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.28;
    • both teams scored: overall - 10; at the home team's field - 6.

    Statistics: Portadown vs Crusaders

    • average total in the tournament: 3 vs 4.33;
    • average total goals scored: 1 vs 2;
    • average total in the 1st half: 0.5 vs 1.67;
    • average total in the 2nd half: 0.5 vs 0.33;
    • Portadown: average total at home in the tournament -  0;
    • Crusaders: average total away in the tournament - 3;
    • last 10 matches (average total): 1.3 (home - 1.33) vs 1.3 (away - 1).
    Trends
    • Over 2.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 Portadown games against Crusaders.
    👉Prediction: Total goals Over (2,5) (odds: 1.91)

    Prediction on BTTS

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 18;
    • both teams scored all-time - 10 times;
    • on the home team’s field - 6 times.

    Statistics: Portadown vs Crusaders

    • number of matches played in the tournament: 4 vs 3;
    • number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 1 vs 2;
    • number of BTTS matches for Portadown at home - 0 (0%);
    • number of BTTS matches for Crusaders away - 1 (100%).

    Last 10 matches:

    • number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 4;
    • BTTS matches for Portadown at home - 3 (50%);
    • BTTS matches for Crusaders away - 2 (40%).
    👉Prediction: Both Teams To Score (No) (odds: 2.1)

    Editorial Prediction

    Key statistics:
    • Portadown have not won in 6 of last 7 home games against Crusaders (Premiership).

    Crusaders will not lose
    Everygame
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    Published: 27/08/2025, 19:24

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    Betting Tips: Portadown - Crusaders

    Portadown have drawn in the 1st half:
    fc-portadowncrusaders-belfastin 7 of last 8 home games against Crusaders.
    fc-portadowncrusaders-belfastin 6 of last 7 home games against Crusaders (Premiership).
    1st Half Draw
    Bovada
    +120
    Portadown have not won:
    fc-portadowncrusaders-belfastin 6 of last 7 home games against Crusaders (Premiership).
    Crusaders will not lose
    Everygame
    -156
    Portadown have conceded:
    fc-portadowncrusaders-belfastin 9 of last 10 home games against Crusaders.
    fc-portadownin 10 of last 11 games (Premiership).
    Crusaders will score goal
    Everygame
    -303
    Over 2.5 goals scored:
    fc-portadowncrusaders-belfastin 6 of last 7 Portadown games against Crusaders.
    Total goals Over (2,5)
    Bovada
    -112
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    Portadown - Crusaders Table position

    Premiership 25/26
    gWDLGDPForm
    8.
    Bangor
    Bangor
    331061738-5736
    9.
    Portadown
    Portadown
    331131936-5736
    10.
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    33971739-5034
    11.
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    33752138-7226
    12.
    Glenavon
    Glenavon
    33812433-6325

    Comparison of Teams Stats

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