Crusaders vs Portadown: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 06 December

Crusaders

L L L L L

11th place in League

0-4

06/12/2025 11:00

Portadown

W L L D L

9th place in League

Northern Ireland Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Crusaders vs Portadown on 06 December 2025 (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 Portadown preview before placing your bet.

Crusaders will face Portadown in Northern Ireland Premier League on December 6, 2025 at 11:00.
Crusaders are currently 11th with 26 points after 33 matches.
Portadown sit 9th with 36 points from 33 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.96.

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

2025-12-06

Crusaders vs Portadown - Prediction & Odds

Crusaders

Portadown

2025-12-06 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 06/12/2025

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Larne FC	73	33	22	7	4	60	22	38
02 Glentoran FC	69	33	21	6	6	63	30	33
03 Coleraine	65	33	20	5	8	62	31	31
04 Linfield FC	62	33	18	8	7	56	24	32
05 Cliftonville	47	33	13	8	12	49	48	1
06 Dungannon Swifts	46	33	15	1	17	40	58	-18
07 Carrick Rangers	43	33	12	7	14	49	51	-2
08 Bangor FC	36	33	10	6	17	38	57	-19
09 Portadown	36	33	11	3	19	36	57	-21
10 Ballymena United	34	33	9	7	17	39	50	-11
11 Crusaders	26	33	7	5	21	38	72	-34
12 Glenavon Lurgan	25	33	8	1	24	33	63	-30

Champion Additional	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Larne FC	83	5	3	1	1	13	4	9
02 Coleraine	80	5	5	0	0	21	6	15
03 Glentoran FC	77	5	2	2	1	10	8	2
04 Linfield FC	66	5	1	1	3	5	9	-4
05 Cliftonville	53	5	2	0	3	6	11	-5
06 Dungannon Swifts	46	5	0	0	5	2	19	-17

Playoffs	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Carrick Rangers	53	5	3	1	1	15	7	8
02 Portadown	44	5	2	2	1	8	9	-1
03 Ballymena United	39	5	1	2	2	7	8	-1
04 Bangor FC	39	5	0	3	2	3	8	-5
05 Crusaders	36	5	3	1	1	10	9	1
06 Glenavon Lurgan	28	5	0	3	2	4	6	-2

Head To Head

29/08/2025 14:45

Portadown

2 - 1

Crusaders

NIR D1

25/01/2025 11:00

Crusaders

3 - 2

Portadown

NIR D1

21/12/2024 11:00

Portadown

1 - 0

Crusaders

NIR D1

21/09/2024 10:00

Crusaders

0 - 3

Portadown

NIR D1

07/11/2023 15:45

Portadown

2 - 1

Crusaders

NIR LC

18/03/2023 11:00

Portadown

2 - 2

Crusaders

NIR D1

Portadown

67%

Draw

17%

Crusaders

17%

Crusaders Last 6 matches

25/11/2025 15:45

Linfield FC 1 - 0 Crusaders

NIR D1

22/11/2025 11:00

Ballymena United 2 - 2 Crusaders

NIR D1

15/11/2025 11:00

Crusaders 4 - 1 Glenavon Lurgan

NIR D1

08/11/2025 11:00

Carrick Rangers 1 - 2 Crusaders

NIR D1

04/11/2025 15:45

Glentoran FC 2 - 1 Crusaders

NIR LC

01/11/2025 11:00

Dungannon Swifts 2 - 0 Crusaders

NIR D1

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Portadown

22/11/2025 11:00

Carrick Rangers 1 - 2 Portadown

NIR D1

15/11/2025 11:00

Portadown 1 - 1 Bangor FC

NIR D1

07/11/2025 16:00

Larne FC 3 - 0 Portadown

NIR D1

31/10/2025 15:45

Glentoran FC 2 - 1 Portadown

NIR D1

25/10/2025 10:00

Portadown 0 - 2 Coleraine

NIR D1

17/10/2025 14:45

Portadown 2 - 0 Linfield FC

NIR D1

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Northern Ireland Premi...

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

Played games

Crusaders

Portadown

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.58

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.29

Scored

Avg. per game

0.68

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.05

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 38 matches

YesNo

19 (50%)19 (50%)

In last 38 matches

NoYes

16 (42%)22 (58%)

Crusaders

Recent matches

Portadown

Under /Over

(84%)32 6(16%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(82%)31 7(18%)

Under /Over

(37%)14 24(63%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(29%)11 27(71%)

Under /Over

(53%)20 18(47%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(58%)22 16(42%)

/Yes

(50%)19 19(50%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(53%)20 18(47%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Crusaders

Portadown

Shots

Crusaders

Total shots

6.40 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Portadown

Total shots

6.71 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Crusaders Pass Portadown

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

47%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

46%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Crusaders

Played games

Portadown

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.16

Clean sheets

0.16

4.03

153

Corners

123

3.24

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

0.55

GK saves

0.24

Crusaders

DISCIPLINARY

Portadown

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.08

2.26

0.11

0.13

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Crusaders vs Portadown Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Crusaders vs Portadown on 06 December 2025 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 Portadown 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 Portadown'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 Portadown sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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