Portadown Reserves vs Crusaders Reserves: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 26 March

Portadown Reserves
DWLLL
No standing data
2 - 0
FT
26/03/2025 19:45
Crusaders Reserves
WLWWW
No standing data
Northern Ireland Reserve League
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Portadown Reserves vs Crusaders Reserves on 26 March 2025 (kick-off: 19:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Portadown Reserves vs Crusaders Reserves preview before placing your bet.

  • Head-to-head history is evenly balanced: Portadown Reserves and Crusaders Reserves have each won 3 of the last 6 meetings, while 0 matches ended in draws.
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 %
1
X
2
Pred
Correct
Avg.g
Coef.
Score.
Live coef.
Weather
STANDINGS UP TO 26/03/2025
The standings compare the rankings (Rank-XH) of Portadown Reserves and Crusaders Reserves in the Northern Ireland Reserve League football standings for the 2025 season, updated before kickoff and immediately after the match ends.
Head To Head
07/10/2024 18:45
Portadown Reserves Portadown Reserves
1 - 6
Crusaders Reserves Crusaders Reserves
NIR Rl
27/03/2023 18:45
Portadown Reserves Portadown Reserves
2 - 1
Crusaders Reserves Crusaders Reserves
NIR Rl
24/01/2022 20:00
Crusaders Reserves Crusaders Reserves
0 - 1
Portadown Reserves Portadown Reserves
NIR Rl
01/12/2021 19:45
Portadown Reserves Portadown Reserves
0 - 2
Crusaders Reserves Crusaders Reserves
NIR Rl
01/09/2021 18:45
Portadown Reserves Portadown Reserves
0 - 3
Crusaders Reserves Crusaders Reserves
NIR Rl
01/03/2017 19:45
Crusaders Reserves Crusaders Reserves
2 - 4
Portadown Reserves Portadown Reserves
NIR Rl
Portadown Reserves
3
50%
Draw
0
0%
Crusaders Reserves
3
50%
Portadown Reserves Portadown Reserves Last 6 matches
24/03/2025 19:45
Carrick Rangers Reserves 0 - 0 Portadown Reserves NIR Rl
18/03/2025 19:50
Portadown Reserves 3 - 1 Ballymena Utd Reserves NIR Rl
10/03/2025 19:45
Larne Reserves 3 - 2 Portadown Reserves NIR Rl
06/03/2025 20:00
Linfield Reserves 2 - 0 Portadown Reserves NIR Rl
03/03/2025 19:40
Portadown Reserves 1 - 2 Cliftonville Reserves NIR Rl
24/02/2025 19:45
Portadown Reserves 3 - 3 Cliftonville Reserves NIR Rl
Win
17%
Draw
33%
Lost
50%
Last 6 matches Crusaders Reserves Crusaders Reserves
03/03/2025 20:00
Crusaders Reserves 3 - 1 Carrick Rangers Reserves NIR Rl
24/02/2025 20:00
Crusaders Reserves 0 - 1 Larne Reserves NIR Rl
10/02/2025 20:00
Crusaders Reserves 4 - 2 Coleraine Reserves NIR Rl
27/01/2025 19:45
Dungannon Swifts Reserves 1 - 4 Crusaders Reserves NIR Rl
13/01/2025 20:00
Cliftonville Reserves 1 - 3 Crusaders Reserves NIR Rl
30/12/2024 19:45
Glentoran Reserves 2 - 1 Crusaders Reserves NIR Rl
Win
67%
Draw
0%
Lost
33%
Overall Home/Away
Full time First half Second half
All leagues Northern Ireland Reser...

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

Played games
Portadown Reserves
Portadown Reserves
28
 Crusaders Reserves
Crusaders Reserves
27
Goals
Scored
13
Avg. per game
0.46
Conceded
26
Avg. per game
0.93
Scored
27
Avg. per game
1.00
Conceded
25
Avg. per game
0.93
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
1 (17%)5 (83%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
3 (50%)3 (50%)
In last 28 matches
YesNo
9 (32%)19 (68%)
In last 28 matches
NoYes
13 (48%)14 (52%)
Portadown Reserves

Portadown Reserves

Recent matches

Crusaders Reserves

Crusaders Reserves

Under /Over

(93%)26 2(7%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(93%)25 2(7%)

Under /Over

(46%)13 15(54%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(56%)15 12(44%)

Under /Over

(75%)21 7(25%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(59%)16 11(41%)

/Yes

(68%)19 9(32%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(67%)18 9(33%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Portadown Reserves Portadown Reserves
Crusaders Reserves Crusaders Reserves
Shots
Portadown Reserves
Portadown Reserves
Total shots
9.81 avg / game
Blocked
0 total
Avg. —
Crusaders Reserves
Crusaders Reserves
Total shots
11.67 avg / game
Blocked
0 total
Avg. —
Portadown Reserves Portadown Reserves Pass Crusaders Reserves Crusaders Reserves
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
50%
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
51%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Portadown Reserves
Portadown Reserves
1813
Avg. 64.75 / game
 Crusaders Reserves
Crusaders Reserves
1454
Avg. 53.85 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Portadown Reserves
Portadown Reserves
1046
Avg. 37.36 / game
 Crusaders Reserves
Crusaders Reserves
1074
Avg. 39.78 / game
OTHERS
Portadown Reserves
Portadown Reserves
28
Played games
Crusaders Reserves
Crusaders Reserves
27
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.11
3
Clean sheets
5
0.19
2.93
82
Corners
119
4.41
0.00
0
Throw-ins
0
0.00
0.14
4
Offsides
5
0.19
0.00
0
GK saves
0
0.00
Portadown Reserves
Portadown Reserves
DISCIPLINARY
Crusaders Reserves
Crusaders Reserves
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.79
22
Yellow card
24
0.89
0.00
0
Red card
0
0.00
0.00
0
Fouls
8
0.30
0.00
0
Tackles
0
0.00
NEXT MATCHES
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NEXT MATCHES
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How We Build the Portadown Reserves vs Crusaders Reserves Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Portadown Reserves vs Crusaders Reserves on 26 March 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 Reserve 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.

Portadown Reserves vs Crusaders Reserves Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Portadown Reserves's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Crusaders Reserves'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 Reserve 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 Reserve League standings and the Northern Ireland Reserve League form table to understand exactly where Portadown Reserves and Crusaders Reserves sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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