Portadown travel to Seaview in the Premiership on Saturday 22 August (18:00 WAT) to face Crusaders FC. Crusaders FC are 8th with 18 points from 15 games (in the bottom half), while Portadown sit 12th on 9 points (in the bottom three).
Form guide
Crusaders FC's last 5: WLWDL Most recently they beat Ballymena United 2–1 at home. At home they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 4. They average 1.5 scored and 1.0 conceded.
Portadown's last 5: LLWWL Most recently they lost to Dungannon Swifts 0–1 at home. On the road they have won 2 and lost 2 of their last 5. They average 1.2 scored and 1.2 conceded.
Crusaders FC arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.7 points a game against 1.2.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.4 goals: 1.2 for Crusaders FC and 1.2 for Portadown. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 47%, both teams to score at 57%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Crusaders FC 40%, draw 23%, Portadown 37%.
Both teams to score: yes (57%) at 1.60.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Under 3.5 goals – a 73% chance at odds of 1.36. Predicted score: Crusaders FC 1–1 Portadown. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Crusaders FC40%fair 2.51 · @2.25
Draw23%fair 4.38 · @3.35
Portadown37%fair 2.68 · @2.80
2.38Expected goals
1.21Crusaders FC xG
1.16Portadown xG
57%Both score
47%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–113%
1–011%
0–111%
0–09%
2–18%
1–28%
From our goals model: Crusaders FC 1.2 – 1.2 Portadown expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Crusaders FC to win✓
40%
2.51
2.25
Double chance
Either team to win✓
77%
1.30
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
57%
1.75
1.60
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
72%
1.40
1.25
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
53%
1.89
1.95
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
73%
1.36
1.36
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
45%
2.20
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Crusaders FC / FT Crusaders FC✓
21%
4.71
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
8%
12.58
–
Form
Crusaders FC – last 6
WLWDLW
15 Aug
vs Ballymena United
2–1
W
7 Aug
@ Cliftonville FC
1–2
L
1 Aug
vs Dundela
2–0
W
28 Jul
vs Newington Youth
1–1
D
25 Jul
@ Moyola Park
1–2
L
21 Jul
vs Glenavon FC
2–0
W
1.5Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
67%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Portadown – last 6
LLWWLD
15 Aug
vs Dungannon Swifts
0–1
L
8 Aug
@ Carrick Rangers
0–1
L
25 Jul
@ Kilbarrack United
3–0
W
21 Jul
@ H&W Welders
2–0
W
18 Jul
@ Coleraine FC
0–3
L
7 Jul
@ Bourneview Mill
2–2
D
1.2Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
17%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Crusaders FC and Portadown.
What is the prediction for Crusaders FC vs Portadown?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.36.
Who will win Crusaders FC vs Portadown?
On our numbers Crusaders FC have a 40% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Portadown 37%.
How many goals will there be in Crusaders FC vs Portadown?
We expect about 2.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 47% likely and both teams score 57% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Crusaders FC vs Portadown?
Our predicted score is Crusaders FC 1–1 Portadown, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.4 goals in total.
When is Crusaders FC vs Portadown?
Crusaders FC vs Portadown (Premiership) kicks off on Saturday 22 August 2026 at 18:00 (West Africa Time) at Seaview.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
