Crusaders vs Glenavon Lurgan: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 24 February

Crusaders

D W W W D

5th place in League

2-0

24/02/2024 11:00

Glenavon Lurgan

L L D W L

9th place in League

Northern Ireland Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Crusaders vs Glenavon Lurgan on 24 February 2024 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Crusaders vs Glenavon Lurgan preview before placing your bet.

Crusaders will face Glenavon Lurgan in Northern Ireland Premier League on February 24, 2024 at 11:00.
Crusaders are currently 5th with 55 points after 33 matches.
Glenavon Lurgan sit 9th with 34 points from 33 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.49.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

11:00

2024-02-24

Crusaders vs Glenavon Lurgan - Prediction & Odds

Crusaders

Glenavon Lurgan

2024-02-24 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 24/02/2024

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Larne FC	80	33	24	8	1	69	17	52
02 Linfield FC	78	33	25	3	5	76	35	41
03 Cliftonville	70	33	22	4	7	73	30	43
04 Glentoran FC	56	33	16	8	9	68	37	31
05 Crusaders	55	33	16	7	10	55	36	19
06 Coleraine	41	33	11	8	14	41	57	-16
07 Loughgall FC	39	33	11	6	16	50	59	-9
08 Carrick Rangers	38	33	11	5	17	43	65	-22
09 Glenavon Lurgan	34	33	10	4	19	40	60	-20
10 Dungannon Swifts	32	33	8	8	17	52	67	-15
11 Ballymena United	19	33	5	4	24	20	63	-43
12 Newry City	17	33	4	5	24	22	83	-61

Championship Playoffs	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Larne FC	90	5	3	1	1	16	4	12
02 Linfield FC	85	5	1	4	0	6	5	1
03 Cliftonville	75	5	1	2	2	7	13	-6
04 Crusaders	64	5	3	0	2	6	7	-1
05 Glentoran FC	60	5	1	1	3	6	6	0
06 Coleraine	46	5	1	2	2	6	12	-6

Relegation Quarter	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Dungannon Swifts	15	5	5	0	0	12	2	10
02 Carrick Rangers	12	5	4	0	1	11	7	4
03 Ballymena United	9	5	3	0	2	9	7	2
04 Loughgall FC	6	5	2	0	3	10	9	1
05 Glenavon Lurgan	3	5	1	0	4	5	10	-5
06 Newry City	0	5	0	0	5	4	16	-12

Head To Head

23/12/2023 11:00

Glenavon Lurgan

1 - 3

Crusaders

NIR D1

23/09/2023 10:00

Crusaders

2 - 0

Glenavon Lurgan

NIR D1

14/02/2023 15:45

Glenavon Lurgan

2 - 2

Crusaders

NIR D1

10/01/2023 15:45

Glenavon Lurgan

4 - 2

Crusaders

NIR D1

15/10/2022 10:00

Crusaders

3 - 2

Glenavon Lurgan

NIR D1

15/02/2022 15:45

Crusaders

0 - 0

Glenavon Lurgan

NIR D1

Glenavon Lurgan

50%

Draw

33%

Crusaders

17%

Crusaders Last 6 matches

17/02/2024 11:00

Loughgall FC 0 - 1 Crusaders

NIR D1

10/02/2024 11:00

Dungannon Swifts 2 - 2 Crusaders

NIR D1

27/01/2024 11:00

Crusaders 1 - 2 Glentoran FC

NIR D1

20/01/2024 11:00

Linfield FC 1 - 0 Crusaders

NIR D1

12/01/2024 15:45

Crusaders 0 - 2 Larne FC

NIR D1

06/01/2024 11:00

Crusaders 1 - 1 Ards FC

NIR CUP

Win

17%

Draw

33%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Glenavon Lurgan

17/02/2024 11:00

Cliftonville 4 - 2 Glenavon Lurgan

NIR D1

10/02/2024 11:00

Glenavon Lurgan 2 - 2 Linfield FC

NIR D1

03/02/2024 11:00

Larne FC 5 - 0 Glenavon Lurgan

NIR CUP

27/01/2024 11:00

Coleraine 1 - 0 Glenavon Lurgan

NIR D1

23/01/2024 15:30

Derry City 4 - 0 Glenavon Lurgan

INT CF

16/01/2024 15:45

Glenavon Lurgan 0 - 1 Portadown

NIR LC

Win

Draw

17%

Lost

83%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

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Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Crusaders

Glenavon Lurgan

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.00

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.65

Scored

Avg. per game

0.58

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.97

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 40 matches

YesNo

25 (63%)15 (38%)

In last 40 matches

NoYes

18 (47%)20 (53%)

Crusaders

Recent matches

Glenavon Lurgan

Under /Over

(83%)33 7(17%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(76%)29 9(24%)

Under /Over

(28%)11 29(72%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(42%)16 22(58%)

Under /Over

(55%)22 18(45%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(39%)15 23(61%)

/Yes

(45%)18 22(55%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(47%)18 20(53%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Crusaders

Glenavon Lurgan

Shots

Crusaders

Total shots

9.59 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Glenavon Lurgan

Total shots

7.53 avg / game

Blocked

1 total

Avg. 1.00

Crusaders Pass Glenavon Lurgan

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

52%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

50%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Crusaders

Played games

Glenavon Lurgan

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.33

Clean sheets

0.24

5.08

203

Corners

176

4.63

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

1.60

GK saves

2.34

Crusaders

DISCIPLINARY

Glenavon Lurgan

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.18

1.68

0.08

0.24

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Crusaders vs Glenavon Lurgan Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Crusaders vs Glenavon Lurgan on 24 February 2024 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Northern Ireland Premier League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Crusaders vs Glenavon Lurgan Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Crusaders's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Glenavon Lurgan's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Northern Ireland Premier League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Northern Ireland Premier League standings and the Northern Ireland Premier League form table to understand exactly where Crusaders and Glenavon Lurgan sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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