Crusaders vs Portadown Football Stats

📍 Premiership, Northern Ireland
🕒 Saturday 6th December, 15:00 GMT

Prediction, Stats & Betting Tips

Our Prediction

Over 2.5 Goals

Crusaders sit 10th in the table after 14 games, averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per home match this season. Portadown are 9th after 16 games, averaging 1.1 scored and 2 conceded on the road. Crusaders have won 3/10 home games (30%) this season; Portadown have won 2/10 on the road (20%). There's no dominant edge either way.

Portadown have featured in high-scoring away games this season — Over 2.5 Goals in 70% of their away fixtures (7/10). Crusaders are lower at home (60%, 6/10), averaging 1.5 scored and 1.6 conceded.

Portadown regularly see both teams score in away fixtures (70%, 7/10). Crusaders are lower at home (50%, 5/10) — they've conceded in 80% of home games, which keeps BTTS in play.

Corner counts have been moderate to high for both sides this season — Crusaders see 8+ in 80% of home games, Portadown in 70% away. Over 8.5 Corners is worth considering.

Our Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals — Crusaders have seen 3+ goals in 60% of home games, Portadown in 70% of away games. The numbers suggest an open, high-scoring fixture.

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League Table

The full Premiership table for the 2025/2026 season, with Crusaders (10th) and Portadown (9th) highlighted. League position gives useful context alongside current home and away form when assessing this fixture.

Premiership 2025/2026

# Team P W D L Goals GD Pts
1 Larne 38 25 8 5 73:26 +47 83
2 Coleraine 38 25 5 8 83:37 +46 80
3 Glentoran 38 23 8 7 73:38 +35 77
4 Linfield 39 20 9 10 64:34 +30 69
5 Carrick Rangers 39 15 8 16 65:61 +4 53
6 Cliftonville 39 15 8 16 56:61 -5 53
7 Dungannon Swifts 41 17 1 23 48:82 -34 52
8 Portadown A 38 13 5 20 44:66 -22 44
9 Ballymena United 38 10 9 19 46:58 -12 39
10 Bangor 38 10 9 19 41:65 -24 39
11 Crusaders H 38 10 6 22 48:81 -33 36
12 Glenavon 38 8 4 26 37:69 -32 28

Team Form

Portadown have lost 60% of their away matches this season, while Crusaders have been more solid at home (50% losses). The home side may find it easier to impose themselves.

Crusaders (Home Form) Portadown (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 3 (30%) 2 (20%)
Drawn 2 (20%) 2 (20%)
Lost 5 (50%) 6 (60%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Portadown regularly see both teams score in away matches (70%), while Crusaders are lower at home (50%). The visitors are likely to score, but a home reply is less guaranteed.

Crusaders (Home Form) Portadown (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 5 (50%) 7 (70%)

Match Goals

Portadown regularly feature in high-scoring away games (Over 2.5 in 70%), while Crusaders are lower at home (60%). The visitors' attacking output suggests multiple goals are likely.

Over Goals

Crusaders (Home Form) Portadown (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 10 (100%) 10 (100%)
Over 1.5 Goals 8 (80%) 9 (90%)
Over 2.5 Goals 6 (60%) 7 (70%)
Over 3.5 Goals 4 (40%) 3 (30%)

Under Goals

Crusaders (Home Form) Portadown (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 0 (0%) 0 (0%)
Under 1.5 Goals 2 (20%) 1 (10%)
Under 2.5 Goals 4 (40%) 3 (30%)
Under 3.5 Goals 6 (60%) 7 (70%)

Team Goals

Crusaders have scored 2+ goals in 20% of home games this season, Portadown in 10% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.

Goals Scored

Crusaders (Home Form) Portadown (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 7 (70%) 7 (70%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 5 (50%) 2 (20%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 2 (20%) 1 (10%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 1 (10%) 1 (10%)

Goals Conceded

Crusaders (Home Form) Portadown (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 8 (80%) 10 (100%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 5 (50%) 6 (60%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 2 (20%) 3 (30%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 1 (10%) 1 (10%)

Goal Totals

Crusaders (Home Form) Portadown (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 15 (1.5 avg) 11 (1.1 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 16 (1.6 avg) 20 (2 avg)

Match Corners

Crusaders regularly reach high corner counts at home (70%), while Portadown are lower on the road (50%). The home side are likely to dominate the corner count in this fixture.

Crusaders (Home Form) Portadown (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 8 (80%) 7 (70%)
Over 8.5 Corners 7 (70%) 5 (50%)
Over 9.5 Corners 6 (60%) 5 (50%)
Over 10.5 Corners 4 (40%) 4 (40%)
Over 11.5 Corners 4 (40%) 2 (20%)
Over 12.5 Corners 4 (40%) 2 (20%)

Team Corners

Crusaders have moderate corner counts at home (6+ corners in 20% of games), and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 50% of home matches.

Portadown have moderate corner counts away (6+ corners in 0% of games), and are generally solid defensively away from home, conceding 6+ corners in only 30% of away matches.

Corners Won

Crusaders (Home Form) Portadown (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 4 (40%) 4 (40%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 4 (40%) 2 (20%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 2 (20%) 0 (0%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 2 (20%) 0 (0%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 2 (20%) 0 (0%)

Corners Conceded

Crusaders (Home Form) Portadown (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 8 (80%) 7 (70%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 5 (50%) 7 (70%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 5 (50%) 3 (30%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 3 (30%) 3 (30%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 1 (10%) 1 (10%)

Head 2 Head

The head-to-head record below shows previous results between Crusaders and Portadown. Historical meetings can reveal patterns in how these sides match up — use this alongside the current form and stats above for a fuller picture before placing a bet.

29th Aug, 2025
Portadown
2 – 1 HT: 1-0
Crusaders
25th Jan, 2025
Crusaders
3 – 2 HT: 1-1
Portadown
21st Dec, 2024
Portadown
1 – 0 HT: 0-0
Crusaders
21st Sep, 2024
Crusaders
0 – 3 HT: 0-1
Portadown
7th Nov, 2023
Portadown
2 – 1 HT: 1-1
Crusaders
18th Mar, 2023
Portadown
2 – 2 HT: 1-0
Crusaders
22nd Oct, 2022
Crusaders
4 – 0 HT: 2-0
Portadown
23rd Aug, 2022
Crusaders
2 – 1 HT: 0-1
Portadown
25th Jan, 2022
Portadown
0 – 1 HT: 0-0
Crusaders
30th Nov, 2021
Crusaders
2 – 0 HT: 1-0
Portadown

Betting Odds

The table below shows the latest betting odds for Crusaders vs Portadown across a range of markets — full time result, both teams to score, total goals, corners, and first half goals. Odds are sourced from leading bookmakers and are subject to change — always check with your bookmaker before placing a bet.

Full Time Result

Crusaders 2.15
Draw 3.32
Portadown 3

Half Time Result

Crusaders 2.73
Draw 2.13
Portadown 3.7

Double Chance

Crusaders or Draw 1.3
Crusaders or Portadown 1.24
Draw or Portadown 1.57

Both Teams to Score

Yes 1.72
No 2.18

Total Goals

Over 1.5 1.21
Over 2.5 1.74
Over 3.5 3.1
Under 1.5 3.58
Under 2.5 1.98
Under 3.5 1.43

1st Half Goals

Over 0.5 1.33
Over 1.5 2.5

Total Corners

Over 8.5 1.17
Over 9.5 1.57
Over 10.5 2.21
Over 11.5 2.48

Crusaders Goals

Over 0.5 1.19
Over 1.5 1.98

Portadown Goals

Over 0.5 1.3
Over 1.5 2.55

Today's Football Acca

Statistical picks combined into a daily accumulator. Each selection backed by match data and recent form analysis.

Today's Over 2.5 Goals Acca
  • Breiðablik / Augn U19 vs FH / ÍH U19 20:30 BST | U19 League, Iceland Breiðablik / Augn U19 have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/6 home matches this season · FH / ÍH U19 have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/5 away matches this season · Odds: 1.3
    91% combined
  • Tartu Welco vs Nõmme Kalju U21 17:00 BST | Esiliiga A, Estonia Tartu Welco have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/5 home matches this season · Nõmme Kalju U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 4/5 away matches this season · Odds: 1.22
    90% combined
  • SønderjyskE U19 vs Nordsjaelland U19 15:00 BST | U19 League, Denmark SønderjyskE U19 have seen over 2.5 goals in 11/12 home matches this season · Nordsjaelland U19 have seen over 2.5 goals in 8/12 away matches this season · Odds: 1.28
    79% combined
  • Kyzyl-Zhar vs Zhetysu 12:00 BST | Premier League, Kazakhstan Kyzyl-Zhar have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/6 home matches this season · Zhetysu have seen over 2.5 goals in 4/6 away matches this season · Odds: 2.2
    75% combined

Crusaders vs Portadown Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for Crusaders vs Portadown?

Over 2.5 Goals — Crusaders have seen 3+ goals in 60% of home games, Portadown in 70% of away games. The numbers suggest an open, high-scoring fixture.

Which team is likely to win, Crusaders or Portadown?

Crusaders have a slight form edge at home (30% wins) over Portadown on the road (20% wins) in Premiership. Home advantage could be the deciding factor.

Will both teams score in the match between Crusaders and Portadown?

Possibly — Portadown regularly see both teams score away (70%), while Crusaders are lower at home (50%). The visitors are likely to score, but a home reply is less guaranteed.

Will there be Over 2.5 goals in the match between Crusaders and Portadown?

Possibly — Portadown regularly feature in high-scoring away games (Over 2.5 in 70%), while Crusaders are lower at home (60%). The visitors' attacking output suggests multiple goals are likely.

Which team is more likely to score multiple goals: Crusaders or Portadown?

Crusaders have the stronger scoring record — 2+ goals in 20% of home games compared to Portadown's 10% away. The home side look the more likely to score multiple times.

Will there be many corners in the match between Crusaders and Portadown?

Possibly — Crusaders regularly reach high corner counts at home (70%), while Portadown are lower on the road (50%). The home side may drive the corner count in this fixture.

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