Portadown vs Crusaders: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 March

Portadown

L W W L W

12th place in Northern Ireland Premier League

2 - 2

18/03/2023 11:00

Crusaders

D W D D D

4th place in Northern Ireland Premier League

Northern Ireland Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Portadown vs Crusaders on 18 March 2023 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Portadown vs Crusaders preview before placing your bet.

Portadown are currently 12th with 19 points after 32 matches.
Crusaders sit 4th with 62 points from 33 matches.
Head-to-head history favors Crusaders, who have won 6 of the last 6 meetings. Portadown have no wins, 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 %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

STANDINGS UP TO 18/03/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Larne FC	73	33	22	7	4	57	18	39
02 Linfield FC	68	33	21	5	7	70	25	45
03 Cliftonville	66	33	20	6	7	61	41	20
04 Crusaders	62	33	18	8	7	65	37	28
05 Glentoran FC	61	32	19	4	9	63	23	40
06 Coleraine	58	33	17	7	9	53	30	23
07 Glenavon Lurgan	38	32	10	8	14	49	57	-8
08 Carrick Rangers	37	33	11	4	18	41	65	-24
09 Ballymena United	32	32	9	5	18	30	48	-18
10 Dungannon Swifts	23	33	7	2	24	22	76	-54
11 Newry City	20	33	6	2	25	29	69	-40
12 Portadown	19	32	5	4	23	25	76	-51

Head To Head

22/10/2022 10:00

Crusaders

4 - 0

Portadown

NIR D1

23/08/2022 14:45

Crusaders

2 - 1

Portadown

NIR D1

25/01/2022 15:45

Portadown

0 - 1

Crusaders

NIR D1

30/11/2021 15:45

Crusaders

2 - 0

Portadown

NIR D1

31/08/2021 14:45

Crusaders

4 - 0

Portadown

NIR D1

30/03/2021 14:45

Portadown

1 - 2

Crusaders

NIR D1

Portadown

Draw

Crusaders

100%

Portadown Last 6 matches

04/03/2023 11:00

Portadown 1 - 3 Carrick Rangers NIR D1

24/02/2023 15:45

Portadown 3 - 1 Dungannon Swifts NIR D1

18/02/2023 13:30

Portadown 3 - 1 Glenavon Lurgan NIR D1

14/02/2023 15:45

Cliftonville 3 - 0 Portadown NIR D1

11/02/2023 11:00

Ballymena United 0 - 0 Portadown NIR D1

04/02/2023 11:00

Portadown 0 - 3 Glentoran FC NIR CUP

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Crusaders

04/03/2023 11:00

Crusaders 1 - 0 Glentoran FC NIR CUP

25/02/2023 11:00

Ballymena United 0 - 0 Crusaders NIR D1

18/02/2023 11:00

Crusaders 2 - 0 Coleraine NIR D1

14/02/2023 15:45

Glenavon Lurgan 2 - 2 Crusaders NIR D1

11/02/2023 11:00

Crusaders 3 - 0 Dungannon Swifts NIR D1

03/02/2023 15:45

Bangor FC 1 - 2 Crusaders NIR CUP

Win

67%

Draw

33%

Lost

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

Goals

Scored

229

Avg. per game

0.79

Conceded

284

Avg. per game

0.98

Scored

302

Avg. per game

1.01

Conceded

218

Avg. per game

0.73

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 291 matches

YesNo

146 (50%)145 (50%)

In last 291 matches

NoYes

179 (60%)121 (40%)

Portadown

Recent matches

Crusaders

Under /Over

(84%)38 7(16%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(84%)38 7(16%)

Under /Over

(31%)14 31(69%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(29%)13 32(71%)

Under /Over

(60%)27 18(40%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(56%)25 20(44%)

/Yes

(53%)24 21(47%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(51%)23 22(49%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Portadown

Crusaders

Shots

Portadown

Total shots

7.43 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Crusaders

Total shots

9.74 avg / game

Blocked

1 total

Avg. 0.50

Portadown Pass Crusaders

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

46%

Total passes

480

Avg. 240 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

50%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Portadown

291

Played games

Crusaders

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.21

Clean sheets

0.32

3.47

1010

Corners

1333

4.44

0.05

Throw-ins

0.05

0.06

Offsides

0.08

0.92

267

GK saves

248

0.83

Portadown

DISCIPLINARY

Crusaders

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.62

472

531

1.77

0.07

0.07

0.15

Fouls

127

0.42

0.00

Tackles

0.08

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Portadown vs Crusaders Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Portadown vs Crusaders on 18 March 2023 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.

Portadown vs Crusaders Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Portadown'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 Portadown and Crusaders sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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