

Crusaders FC vs Portadown FC
Stadium: Seaview Park
25.01.2024, 18:00

Crusaders have had some ups and downs in the league this season but their 26th game in the NIFL against Portadown presents another opportunity for them to continue in winning ways after their victory against Coleraine in their last league game. Portadown on the other hand have exceeded our expectations in the league this season and we can not underrate them as they’ve had a good run in the league this season. Our prediction for this game is for either team to score a minimum of two goals. Let’s analyze both teams’ forms, key stats, and my expert opinion.
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Form in the League: WLLDW
Crusaders have struggled both home and away this season and they’ve only had a fair result in their last five league games with two victories, two losses, and a draw in their last 5 league games. Crusaders secured a 0-2 victory over Coleraine in their last league game. Despite their current struggles, their attacking line led by Kieran Offord who already has 10 goals to his name this season remains a threat to any opponent's defense line.
Crusaders are currently 6th placed in the league with 10 wins, 4 draws, and 11 losses from the 25 league games played. Kieran Offord is the team's top scorer with 10 goals to the good this season for Crusaders.
Portadown FC (4th)
Form in the League: LWLLW
Portadown is exceeding our expectations in the league this season as they are currently 4th placed with 2 victories and 3 losses in their last 5 league games. Portadown lost woefully to Linfield in their last league game with the game ending in a 1-3 defeat to Portadown. Their overall league statistics are 11 wins, 4 draws, and 9 losses from the 24 league games played.
Head-To-Head Statistics
A critical look at their last 10 meetings produced 6 wins for Linfield, 3 wins for Portadown, and a draw.
Expert Betting Tips
In a shocking turn of events, Portadown have not lost to Crusaders in their last 4 meetings with three consecutive league wins in their last three meetings. Crusaders on the other hand have had their fair share of inconsistencies in the league this season but we still expect a fight from them in this game. We believe there’ll be a minimum of two goals from either team here. Please see some of their head-to-head streaks below;
- No losses for Portadown in their last 4 encounters.
- Portadown has scored first in 5 of their last 6 meetings
- 3 consecutive league wins for Portadown in their last 3 meetings
Our first prediction is a minimum of two goals from either team at 1.62 odds for 1xBet.
Our second prediction is for both teams to find the net at 1.74 odds for Betway.
Our third prediction is over 2.5 goals at 1.90 odds for Bet365.
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