Crusaders and Portadown face each other on Saturday 12.06.2025, at 15:00 (UK Time), in a NIFL Premiership 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Crusaders's home ground, the Seaview.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Crusaders and Portadown, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Crusaders vs Portadown
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Over 2.5 Goals
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Crusaders preview
Crusaders heads into the match with the following record in the NIFL Premiership: in 17 matches, Crusaders secured 5 victories, 2 draws, and 10 losses, maintaining an average of 1 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Crusaders's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 5 victories so far.
Crusaders has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 24 goals, of which 24 were scored in the NIFL Premiership, resulting in an average of 1.41 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Fraser Bryden, who has found the back of the net 13 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Elliot Dunlop has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, Crusaders has conceded 32 goals in the NIFL Premiership (an average of 1.88 per game) and 32 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.88 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Portadown preview
Portadown comes into the game with 18 matches played so far in the NIFL Premiership. They have secured 6 victories, 1 draws, and 11 losses, maintaining an average of 1.06 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 6 wins, 1 draws, and 11 losses.
Portadown's attack has been highly effective, scoring 21 goals during this period. Of that total, 21 were netted in the NIFL Premiership, with an average of 1.17 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.17.
Portadown's offensive system is led by Eamon Fyfe, the team's top scorer this season. The irish midfielder has found the back of the net 7 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Ryan Mayse. The forward has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 35 goals with an average of 1.94 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 35 goals in 18 matches, averaging 1.94 per match.
Head to head: Crusaders vs Portadown
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Crusaders
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L L W D |
1 |
| Home | D L L L |
0.57 |
| Away | W L L W L |
1.3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 29% | 14% | 40% |
| Goals | 3.29 | 3.86 | 2.9 |
| Scored | 1.41 | 1.43 | 1.4 |
| Conceded | 1.88 | 2.43 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 53% | 57% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 12% | 0% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 35% | 43% | 30% |
| 1st to Score | 47% | 29% | 60% |
|
xG
|
1.22 | 1.23 | 1.21 |
|
xGA
|
1.91 | 1.79 | 2.01 |
Portadown
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W L W L |
1.06 |
| Home | L W L W L |
1 |
| Away | L W L L W |
1.13 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 30% | 38% |
| Goals | 3.11 | 3.1 | 3.13 |
| Scored | 1.17 | 1.2 | 1.13 |
| Conceded | 1.94 | 1.9 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 56% | 60% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 6% | 10% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 39% | 30% | 50% |
| 1st to Score | 47% | 50% | 38% |
|
xG
|
1.27 | 1.46 | 1.08 |
|
xGA
|
1.67 | 1.78 | 1.56 |
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