Glenavon Lurgan vs Crusaders: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 22 February

Glenavon Lurgan

L W L D L

10th place in League

0-1

22/02/2025 15:00

Crusaders

W W W L D

5th place in League

Northern Ireland Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Glenavon Lurgan vs Crusaders on 22 February 2025 (kick-off: 15:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Glenavon Lurgan vs Crusaders preview before placing your bet.

Glenavon Lurgan are currently 10th with 39 points after 33 matches.
Crusaders sit 5th with 50 points from 33 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Glenavon Lurgan to win with probability 42%.
Head-to-head history favors Crusaders, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Glenavon Lurgan have 2 wins, while one match ended in a draw.

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

15:00

2025-02-22

Glenavon Lurgan vs Crusaders - Prediction & Odds

Glenavon Lurgan

Crusaders

2025-02-22 15:00

STANDINGS UP TO 22/02/2025

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Linfield FC	76	33	24	4	5	61	23	38
02 Larne FC	54	33	15	9	9	39	28	11
03 Glentoran FC	54	33	15	9	9	40	31	9
04 Dungannon Swifts	50	33	15	5	13	44	40	4
05 Crusaders	50	33	15	5	13	41	43	-2
06 Coleraine	49	33	13	10	10	49	41	8
07 Cliftonville	46	33	13	7	13	44	37	7
08 Portadown	46	33	13	7	13	39	38	1
09 Ballymena United	43	33	13	4	16	40	42	-2
10 Glenavon Lurgan	39	33	10	9	14	35	43	-8
11 Carrick Rangers	27	33	6	9	18	24	48	-24
12 Loughgall FC	18	33	4	6	23	29	71	-42

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

01 Linfield FC	85	5	3	0	2	8	5	3
02 Larne FC	63	5	2	3	0	7	5	2
03 Glentoran FC	61	5	2	1	2	9	6	3
04 Dungannon Swifts	57	5	2	1	2	7	8	-1
05 Coleraine	55	5	2	0	3	6	9	-3
06 Crusaders	54	5	1	1	3	6	10	-4

Relegation	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Cliftonville	58	5	4	0	1	14	4	10
02 Portadown	56	5	3	1	1	9	7	2
03 Ballymena United	47	5	1	1	3	7	12	-5
04 Glenavon Lurgan	46	5	2	1	2	7	4	3
05 Carrick Rangers	32	5	1	2	2	8	11	-3
06 Loughgall FC	22	5	1	1	3	7	14	-7

Head To Head

17/12/2024 19:45

Glenavon Lurgan

3 - 1

Crusaders

NIR D1

14/09/2024 14:00

Crusaders

0 - 1

Glenavon Lurgan

NIR D1

24/02/2024 15:00

Crusaders

2 - 0

Glenavon Lurgan

NIR D1

23/12/2023 15:00

Glenavon Lurgan

1 - 3

Crusaders

NIR D1

23/09/2023 14:00

Crusaders

2 - 0

Glenavon Lurgan

NIR D1

14/02/2023 19:45

Glenavon Lurgan

2 - 2

Crusaders

NIR D1

Glenavon Lurgan

33%

Draw

17%

Crusaders

50%

Glenavon Lurgan Last 6 matches

07/02/2025 19:45

Glenavon Lurgan 0 - 2 Derry City INT CF

01/02/2025 15:00

Cliftonville 2 - 2 Glenavon Lurgan NIR CUP

25/01/2025 15:00

Glenavon Lurgan 2 - 1 Carrick Rangers NIR D1

17/01/2025 19:45

Dungannon Swifts 2 - 3 Glenavon Lurgan NIR D1

14/01/2025 19:45

Glenavon Lurgan 2 - 0 Dundela NIR CUP

30/12/2024 19:45

Ballymena United 0 - 2 Glenavon Lurgan NIR D1

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Crusaders

08/02/2025 15:00

Larne FC 0 - 1 Crusaders NIR D1

01/02/2025 15:00

Crusaders 1 - 0 Limavady United NIR CUP

28/01/2025 19:45

Linfield FC 2 - 1 Crusaders NIR D1

25/01/2025 15:00

Crusaders 3 - 2 Portadown NIR D1

18/01/2025 15:00

Coleraine 0 - 2 Crusaders NIR D1

14/01/2025 19:45

Glentoran FC 2 - 2 Crusaders NIR LC

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Northern Ireland Premi...

Played games

Goals

Scored

427

Avg. per game

1.47

Conceded

460

Avg. per game

1.58

Scored

511

Avg. per game

1.70

Conceded

398

Avg. per game

1.33

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 291 matches

YesNo

206 (71%)85 (29%)

In last 291 matches

NoYes

231 (77%)69 (23%)

Glenavon Lurgan

Recent matches

Crusaders

Under /Over

(80%)36 9(20%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(84%)38 7(16%)

Under /Over

(27%)12 33(73%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(31%)14 31(69%)

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(56%)25 20(44%)

/Yes

(49%)22 23(51%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(51%)23 22(49%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Glenavon Lurgan

Crusaders

Shots

Glenavon Lurgan

Total shots

8.25 avg / game

Blocked

1 total

Avg. 1.00

Crusaders

Total shots

9.68 avg / game

Blocked

1 total

Avg. 0.50

Glenavon Lurgan Pass Crusaders

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

50%

Total passes

480

Avg. 240 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

50%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Glenavon Lurgan

291

Played games

Crusaders

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.23

Clean sheets

0.31

4.44

1291

Corners

1335

4.45

0.00

Throw-ins

0.05

Offsides

0.08

0.89

260

GK saves

248

0.83

Glenavon Lurgan

DISCIPLINARY

Crusaders

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.53

445

534

1.78

0.14

0.07

0.16

Fouls

127

0.42

0.00

Tackles

0.08

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How We Build the Glenavon Lurgan vs Crusaders Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Glenavon Lurgan vs Crusaders on 22 February 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.

Glenavon Lurgan vs Crusaders Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Glenavon Lurgan's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Crusaders'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 Glenavon Lurgan and Crusaders sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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