Crusaders and Portadown face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 NIFL Premiership season. The game takes place at Seaview on Saturday, 11/04/2026, at 15:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Crusaders vs Portadown, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
APWin predictions for Crusaders vs Portadown
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Crusaders preview
Crusaders comes into the match having played 35 games in the NIFL Premiership so far. They have recorded 7 wins, 6 draws, and 22 losses, with an average of 0.77 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 7 wins, 6 draws, and 22 losses.
Crusaders's attack has scored 40 goals during this period. Out of this total, 40 goals were scored in the NIFL Premiership, averaging 1.14 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.14.
The offence system of Crusaders is led by Fraser Bryden as the top scorer of the season. The scottish defender has scored 20 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Elliot Dunlop, who has contributed with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 79 goals with an average of 2.26 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 79 goals conceded in 35 matches, resulting in an average of 2.26.
Portadown preview
On the other hand, Portadown comes into the match having played 35 games in the NIFL Premiership so far. They have recorded 11 wins, 5 draws, and 19 losses, with an average of 1.09 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 11 wins, 5 draws, and 19 losses.
Portadown's attack has scored 38 goals during this period. Out of this total, 38 goals were scored in the NIFL Premiership, averaging 1.09 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.09.
The offence system of Portadown is led by Eamon Fyfe as the top scorer of the season. The irish midfielder has scored 12 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, James Teelan, who has contributed with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 59 goals with an average of 1.69 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 59 goals conceded in 35 matches, resulting in an average of 1.69.
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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