Glenavon and Crusaders face each other on Saturday 09.27.2025, at 15:00 (UK Time), in a NIFL Premiership 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Glenavon's home ground, the Mourneview Park.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Glenavon and Crusaders, 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 Glenavon vs Crusaders
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Under 2.5 Goals
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Glenavon preview
Glenavon heads into the match with the following record in the NIFL Premiership: in 8 matches, Glenavon secured 0 victories, 0 draws, and 8 losses, maintaining an average of 0 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Glenavon's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 0 victories so far.
Glenavon has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 2 goals, of which 2 were scored in the NIFL Premiership, resulting in an average of 0.25 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Paul McGovern, who has found the back of the net 1 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Jacob Carney has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 0 assists.
On the defensive side, Glenavon has conceded 15 goals in the NIFL Premiership (an average of 1.88 per game) and 15 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.88 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Crusaders preview
Crusaders comes into the game with 8 matches played so far in the NIFL Premiership. They have secured 2 victories, 1 draws, and 5 losses, maintaining an average of 0.88 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 2 wins, 1 draws, and 5 losses.
Crusaders's attack has been highly effective, scoring 11 goals during this period. Of that total, 11 were netted in the NIFL Premiership, with an average of 1.38 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.38.
Crusaders's offensive system is led by Fraser Bryden, the team's top scorer this season. The scottish defender has found the back of the net 6 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Elliot Dunlop. The midfielder has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 18 goals with an average of 2.25 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 18 goals in 8 matches, averaging 2.25 per match.
Head to head: Glenavon vs Crusaders
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Home Team
Glenavon
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L L L L |
0 |
| Home | L L |
0 |
| Away | L L L L |
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.13 | 2.33 | 2 |
| Scored | 0.25 | 0.33 | 0.2 |
| Conceded | 1.88 | 2 | 1.8 |
| Both Teams to Score | 25% | 33% | 20% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 75% | 67% | 80% |
| 1st to Score | 13% | 33% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.62 | 0.51 | 0.65 |
|
xGA
|
1.99 | 2.21 | 1.91 |
Away Team
Crusaders
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D L L L L |
0.88 |
| Home | D L L L |
0.25 |
| Away | L L |
1.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| Goals | 3.63 | 3.75 | 3.5 |
| Scored | 1.38 | 1 | 1.75 |
| Conceded | 2.25 | 2.75 | 1.75 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 13% | 0% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 38% | 50% | 25% |
| 1st to Score | 13% | 25% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.16 | 1.06 | 1.27 |
|
xGA
|
1.83 | 1.79 | 1.87 |
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