Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✗50% · @1.85
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓80% · fair 1.25
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–0 ✗13% · fair 7.52
Glentoran vs Crusaders FC preview and prediction
The match
The Premiership sees Glentoran take on Crusaders FC on Saturday 29 August, kicking off at 15:00 (WAT) at The BetMcLean Oval. Glentoran are 4th with 22 points from 14 games (in the top four), while Crusaders FC sit 8th on 18 points (in the bottom half).
Form guide
Glentoran's last 5: WLWLL Most recently they beat Ballymena United 2–0 away. They average 1.5 scored and 1.5 conceded.
Crusaders FC's last 5: WWLWD Most recently they beat Portadown 3–2 at home. They average 1.7 scored and 1.3 conceded.
Crusaders FC arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.7 points a game against 1.2.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.0 goals: 2.3 for Glentoran and 0.7 for Crusaders FC. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 58% and both teams to score at 50%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Glentoran 73%, draw 19%, Crusaders FC 8%.
Both teams to score: no (50%) at 1.85.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Glentoran to win – a 73% chance at odds of 1.22. Predicted score: Glentoran 2–0 Crusaders FC. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Glentoran73%fair 1.38 · @1.22
Draw19%fair 5.14 · @6.00
Crusaders FC8%fair 12.49 · @9.50
3.00Expected goals
2.31Glentoran xG
0.69Crusaders FC xG
50%Both score
58%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–013%
1–012%
3–010%
2–19%
1–18%
3–17%
From our goals model: Glentoran 2.3 – 0.7 Crusaders FC 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
Glentoran to win✗
73%
1.38
1.22
Double chance
Glentoran or draw✗
92%
1.09
1.05
Both teams to score
Not both teams to score✗
50%
1.98
1.85
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
80%
1.25
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
58%
1.73
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
65%
1.55
–
Half-time result
Glentoran ahead at half-time✗
53%
1.87
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Glentoran / FT Glentoran✗
50%
2.01
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–0✗
13%
7.52
–
Form
Glentoran – last 6
WLWLLD
21 Aug
@ Ballymena United
2–0
W
15 Aug
@ Linfield
1–2
L
8 Aug
vs Limavady United
2–0
W
16 Jul
@ Rīgas FS
0–2
L
9 Jul
vs Rīgas FS
1–2
L
4 Jul
@ Dundela
3–3
D
1.5Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Crusaders FC – last 6
WWLWDL
22 Aug
vs Portadown
3–2
W
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
1.7Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
83%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Glentoran and Crusaders FC.
What is the prediction for Glentoran vs Crusaders FC?
Our pick is Glentoran to win with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Glentoran vs Crusaders FC?
On our numbers Glentoran have a 73% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Crusaders FC 8%.
How many goals will there be in Glentoran vs Crusaders FC?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 58% likely and both teams score 50% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Glentoran vs Crusaders FC?
Our predicted score is Glentoran 2–0 Crusaders FC, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is Glentoran vs Crusaders FC?
Glentoran vs Crusaders FC (Premiership) kicks off on Saturday 29 August 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at The BetMcLean Oval.
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.
