Crusaders and Portadown face each other on Saturday 04.11.2026, 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 1.5 Goals
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Crusaders preview
Crusaders heads into the match with the following record in the NIFL Premiership: in 35 matches, Crusaders secured 7 victories, 6 draws, and 22 losses, maintaining an average of 0.77 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Crusaders's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 7 victories so far.
Crusaders has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 40 goals, of which 40 were scored in the NIFL Premiership, resulting in an average of 1.14 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Fraser Bryden, who has found the back of the net 20 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Elliot Dunlop has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, Crusaders has conceded 79 goals in the NIFL Premiership (an average of 2.26 per game) and 79 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 2.26 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Portadown preview
Portadown comes into the game with 35 matches played so far in the NIFL Premiership. They have secured 11 victories, 5 draws, and 19 losses, maintaining an average of 1.09 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 11 wins, 5 draws, and 19 losses.
Portadown's attack has been highly effective, scoring 38 goals during this period. Of that total, 38 were netted in the NIFL Premiership, with an average of 1.09 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.09.
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 12 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, James Teelan. The forward has contributed with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 59 goals with an average of 1.69 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 59 goals in 35 matches, averaging 1.69 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 | D L D L L |
0.4 |
| Home | D L L D L |
0.4 |
| Away | L D L L L |
0.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 12% | 28% |
| Goals | 3.4 | 3.24 | 3.56 |
| Scored | 1.14 | 1.12 | 1.17 |
| Conceded | 2.26 | 2.12 | 2.39 |
| Both Teams to Score | 51% | 47% | 56% |
| Without Conceding | 11% | 6% | 17% |
| Failed To Score | 40% | 47% | 33% |
| 1st to Score | 31% | 24% | 39% |
|
xG
|
1.21 | 1.27 | 1.14 |
|
xGA
|
1.93 | 1.77 | 2.12 |
Portadown
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D D D L D |
0.8 |
| Home | D D L W W |
1.6 |
| Away | D L D L L |
0.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 31% | 39% | 24% |
| Goals | 2.77 | 2.44 | 3.12 |
| Scored | 1.09 | 1 | 1.18 |
| Conceded | 1.69 | 1.44 | 1.94 |
| Both Teams to Score | 51% | 44% | 59% |
| Without Conceding | 17% | 28% | 6% |
| Failed To Score | 34% | 33% | 35% |
| 1st to Score | 31% | 56% | 47% |
|
xG
|
1.19 | 1.33 | 1.06 |
|
xGA
|
1.59 | 1.62 | 1.56 |
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