Result
21/03/2026 at 11:00 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
Chances of winning
Portadown
46.6% | Draw
24.6% | Crusaders
28.8% |
Initial Probability
(when we started the analysis)
Our Initial ML Estimation
Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:
Portadown has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+2.7%)Crusaders has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-2%)ML Model estimates a lower probability for Portadown than the current prediction. (-6.5%)Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests that there may be underlying issues with Portadown that the model has picked up on.ML Model estimates a higher probability for Crusaders than the current prediction. (+4.9%)
Portadown - Crusaders Odds
|
1 |
X |
2 |
Marga |
|
Avarage Now
(Initially) |
1.97 ↓
(2.1) |
3.74 ↑
(3.65) |
3.2 ↑
(2.99) |
8.7%
(8.4%) | |
- The most likely Over/Under: 2.75
Preview Facts
- Portadown is NIFL Premiership (Relegation Group )
- Crusaders is NIFL Premiership (Relegation Group )
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Portadown won 4.
- Portadown has been quite unpredictable recently (last 5 games: 2 wins).
- Crusaders is on a losing streak (in the last 5 games, wins – 0).
- Crusaders may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
- Portadown might have a minor edge in this game.
- In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Portadown won 5 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 12 matches, and goals 25:38. (average 1.3:1.9).
- Including home matches between the teams, Portadown won 3 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 14:16. (average 1.3:1.5).
How many head-to-head matches has Portadown won against Crusaders?
Portadown has won 5 of their last 9 head-to-head matches.
How many head-to-head matches has Crusaders won against Portadown?
Crusaders has won 3 of their last 9 head-to-head matches.
What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
The latest head-to-head matches between Portadown - Crusaders were as follows:
06.12.2025
Crusaders
-
Portadown
0:4
29.08.2025
Portadown
-
Crusaders
2:1
25.01.2025
Crusaders
-
Portadown
3:2
21.12.2024
Portadown
-
Crusaders
1:0
21.09.2024
Crusaders
-
Portadown
0:3
Latest results of Portadown
Latest results of Crusaders
Northern Irish Premiership Table
2025/26 | | Pl | W | D | L | | Diff | Pts |
| 1 | Larne ✔ | 32 | 21 | 7 | 4 | 57:22 | 35 | 70 |
| 2 | Glentoran ✔ | 32 | 21 | 5 | 6 | 62:29 | 33 | 68 |
| 3 | Coleraine ✔ | 32 | 20 | 4 | 8 | 61:30 | 31 | 64 |
| 4 | Linfield ✔ | 32 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 56:22 | 34 | 62 |
| 5 | Cliftonville ✔ | 32 | 13 | 7 | 12 | 47:46 | 1 | 46 |
| 6 | Dungannon ✔ | 32 | 15 | 1 | 16 | 40:57 | -17 | 46 |
| 7 | Carrick Rangers ✔ | 32 | 11 | 7 | 14 | 47:51 | -4 | 40 |
| 8 | Portadown ✔ | 32 | 11 | 2 | 19 | 36:57 | -21 | 35 |
| 9 | Ballymena ✔ | 32 | 9 | 6 | 17 | 37:48 | -11 | 33 |
| 10 | Bangor FC ✔ | 32 | 9 | 6 | 17 | 37:57 | -20 | 33 |
| 11 | Glenavon ✔ | 32 | 8 | 1 | 23 | 33:60 | -27 | 25 |
| 12 | Crusaders ✔ | 32 | 7 | 4 | 21 | 38:72 | -34 | 25 |
Promotion ~ NIFL Premiership (Championship Group: )
NIFL Premiership (Relegation Group: )
Clinched Spots for Teams
Larne is Qualified for NIFL Premiership (Championship Group )
Glentoran is Qualified for NIFL Premiership (Championship Group )
Coleraine is Qualified for NIFL Premiership (Championship Group )
Linfield is Qualified for NIFL Premiership (Championship Group )
Cliftonville is Qualified for NIFL Premiership (Championship Group )
Dungannon is Qualified for NIFL Premiership (Championship Group )
Carrick Rangers is NIFL Premiership (Relegation Group )
Portadown is NIFL Premiership (Relegation Group )
Ballymena is NIFL Premiership (Relegation Group )
Bangor FC is NIFL Premiership (Relegation Group )
Glenavon is NIFL Premiership (Relegation Group )
Crusaders is NIFL Premiership (Relegation Group )
