Portadown and Crusaders face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 NIFL Premiership season. The game takes place at Shamrock Park on Saturday, 21/03/2026, at 15:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Portadown vs Crusaders, 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 Portadown vs Crusaders
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Portadown preview
Portadown comes into the match having played 32 games in the NIFL Premiership so far. They have recorded 11 wins, 2 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, 2 draws, and 19 losses.
Portadown's attack has scored 36 goals during this period. Out of this total, 36 goals were scored in the NIFL Premiership, averaging 1.13 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.13.
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 57 goals with an average of 1.78 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 57 goals conceded in 32 matches, resulting in an average of 1.78.
Crusaders preview
On the other hand, Crusaders comes into the match having played 32 games in the NIFL Premiership so far. They have recorded 7 wins, 4 draws, and 21 losses, with an average of 0.78 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 7 wins, 4 draws, and 21 losses.
Crusaders's attack has scored 38 goals during this period. Out of this total, 38 goals were scored in the NIFL Premiership, averaging 1.19 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.19.
The offence system of Crusaders is led by Fraser Bryden as the top scorer of the season. The scottish defender has scored 18 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 72 goals with an average of 2.25 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 72 goals conceded in 32 matches, resulting in an average of 2.25.
Head to head: Portadown vs Crusaders
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Portadown
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L D L L W |
1.09 |
| Home | L W W L W |
1.38 |
| Away | L D L L L |
0.81 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 34% | 44% | 25% |
| Goals | 2.91 | 2.63 | 3.19 |
| Scored | 1.13 | 1.06 | 1.19 |
| Conceded | 1.78 | 1.56 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 44% | 56% |
| Without Conceding | 16% | 25% | 6% |
| Failed To Score | 34% | 31% | 38% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 56% | 44% |
|
xG
|
1.19 | 1.33 | 1.07 |
|
xGA
|
1.58 | 1.65 | 1.52 |
Crusaders
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L L L L |
0.78 |
| Home | L L D L L |
0.56 |
| Away | L L L L W |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 22% | 13% | 31% |
| Goals | 3.44 | 3.31 | 3.56 |
| Scored | 1.19 | 1.13 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 2.25 | 2.19 | 2.31 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 44% | 56% |
| Without Conceding | 9% | 6% | 13% |
| Failed To Score | 41% | 50% | 31% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 25% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.18 | 1.2 | 1.16 |
|
xGA
|
1.98 | 1.84 | 2.14 |
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