Crusaders FC vs Glentoran FC Prediction: Both team need the win

Glentoran and Crusaders will clash at Seaview Park on Friday for their 21st round of matches in the NIFL Premiership. Both teams are almost at par in the league this season in terms of current form as there’s only a point between them. Glentoran is above Crusaders in the league standings. The last time they met, the Crusaders secured a narrow victory and this might be payback time for the Glens. Please see the carefully prepared tips.

Crusaders FC (6th)

Form in the League: DWLWL

Crusaders and Dungannon Swifts fought to a 2-2 draw in their most recent league game. Crusaders gave their all in that game as they came back from two goals down to ultimately draw the game. Their 20th game of the season earlier this week against Glenavon was postponed. They have two wins, a draw, and 2 losses in their last 5 league games. 

Kieran Offord is the team's top scorer this season with 8 goals. Crusaders are currently 6th placed in the league with 8 wins, 3 draws, and 6 losses from the 17 league games played. 

Glentoran FC (7th)

Form in the League: DWLWL

Glentoran was held down to a 2-2 draw in their last league game against Loughgall, the game was a very tough one with both teams having a piece of the cake eventually. They’ve now won 2 games with a draw and 2 losses in their last 5 league games. They are currently in 7th place on the league table with overall league statistics of 8 wins, 4 draws, and 7 losses from the 19 league games played. 

Head-To-head Statistics

It’s always a tough encounter whenever these teams meet as their last 20 meetings produced 8 wins for Crusaders, 10 wins for Glentoran, and 2 draws.

Expert Betting Tips

This game has all the signs of a cracker as both teams will go all out for the win here. Both teams have found the net in 4 of their last 5 encounters in the NIFL Premiership and we might witness a similar result here on Friday. We think both teams will find the net and we go for a safer prediction of draw or BTTS. On the flip side, Glentoran is a team full of surprises and we witnessed that last two weeks in their victory against Linfield. We might see a Glentoran win here.