Portadown vs Crusaders: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 07 November

Portadown
LWWWL
No standing data
2 - 1
FT
07/11/2023 15:45
Crusaders
LDWWD
No standing data
Northern Ireland League Cup
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Portadown vs Crusaders on 07 November 2023 (kick-off: 15:45) 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.

  • Head-to-head history favors Crusaders, who have won 5 of the last 6 meetings. Portadown have no 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 %
1
X
2
Pred
Correct
Avg.g
Coef.
Score.
Live coef.
Weather
STANDINGS UP TO 07/11/2023
The standings compare the rankings (Rank-XH) of Portadown and Crusaders in the Northern Ireland League Cup football standings for the 2023-2024 season, updated before kickoff and immediately after the match ends.
Head To Head
18/03/2023 11:00
Portadown Portadown
2 - 2
Crusaders Crusaders
NIR D1
22/10/2022 10:00
Crusaders Crusaders
4 - 0
Portadown Portadown
NIR D1
23/08/2022 14:45
Crusaders Crusaders
2 - 1
Portadown Portadown
NIR D1
25/01/2022 15:45
Portadown Portadown
0 - 1
Crusaders Crusaders
NIR D1
30/11/2021 15:45
Crusaders Crusaders
2 - 0
Portadown Portadown
NIR D1
31/08/2021 14:45
Crusaders Crusaders
4 - 0
Portadown Portadown
NIR D1
Portadown
0
0%
Draw
1
17%
Crusaders
5
83%
Portadown Portadown Last 6 matches
04/11/2023 11:00
Institute FC 1 - 0 Portadown NIR CH
28/10/2023 12:30
Portadown 3 - 1 Knockbreda NIR CH
21/10/2023 10:00
Portadown 5 - 2 HW Welders NIR CH
15/10/2023 10:00
Newington 0 - 2 Portadown NIR CH
07/10/2023 10:00
Portadown 1 - 3 Dundela NIR CH
03/10/2023 14:45
Portadown 4 - 1 Coagh United NIR LC
Win
67%
Draw
0%
Lost
33%
Last 6 matches Crusaders Crusaders
04/11/2023 11:00
Crusaders 0 - 2 Coleraine NIR D1
28/10/2023 10:00
Crusaders 1 - 1 Glentoran FC NIR D1
21/10/2023 10:00
Dungannon Swifts 1 - 4 Crusaders NIR D1
13/10/2023 14:45
Crusaders 1 - 0 Ballymena United NIR D1
06/10/2023 14:45
Larne FC 1 - 1 Crusaders NIR D1
03/10/2023 14:45
Warrenpoint Town 0 - 5 Crusaders NIR LC
Win
50%
Draw
33%
Lost
17%
Overall Home/Away
Full time First half Second half
All leagues Northern Ireland Leagu...

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

Played games
Portadown
Portadown
291
 Crusaders
Crusaders
300
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

Portadown

Recent matches

Crusaders

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 Portadown
Crusaders Crusaders
Shots
Portadown
Portadown
Total shots
7.43 avg / game
Blocked
0 total
Avg. —
Crusaders
Crusaders
Total shots
9.74 avg / game
Blocked
1 total
Avg. 0.50
Portadown Portadown Pass Crusaders Crusaders
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
46%
Total passes
480
Avg. 240 / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
50%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Portadown
Portadown
20082
Avg. 69.01 / game
 Crusaders
Crusaders
24885
Avg. 82.95 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Portadown
Portadown
11084
Avg. 38.09 / game
 Crusaders
Crusaders
14189
Avg. 47.30 / game
OTHERS
Portadown
Portadown
291
Played games
Crusaders
Crusaders
300
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.21
61
Clean sheets
95
0.32
3.47
1010
Corners
1333
4.44
0.05
15
Throw-ins
16
0.05
0.06
17
Offsides
24
0.08
0.92
267
GK saves
248
0.83
Portadown
Portadown
DISCIPLINARY
Crusaders
Crusaders
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
1.62
472
Yellow card
531
1.77
0.07
21
Red card
21
0.07
0.15
43
Fouls
127
0.42
0.00
0
Tackles
25
0.08
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How We Build the Portadown vs Crusaders Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Portadown vs Crusaders on 07 November 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 League Cup 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 League Cup 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 League Cup standings and the Northern Ireland League Cup 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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