Crusaders FC vs Portadown: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
18:00 WAT, Saturday 22 August: Crusaders FC v Portadown in the Premiership, played at Seaview. In the table, Crusaders FC are 8th, lower half, on 18 points after 15 matches; Portadown are 12th (in the drop zone) with 9.
Current form
Crusaders FC, last 5: WLWDL Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Ballymena United, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 3 won, 0 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 1.0 conceded per game.
Portadown, last 5: LLWWL Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to Dungannon Swifts, at home. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 2 lost from 5. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 1.2 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Crusaders FC, collecting 1.7 points per game to 1.2 for Portadown.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Crusaders FC 1.2 xG, Portadown 1.2 xG – a total near 2.4. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 47%, GG 57%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Crusaders FC 41%, draw 22%, Portadown 38%.
GG/NG: GG (57%) at 1.60.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (73%, odds 1.36). Most likely score in line with that pick: Crusaders FC 1–1 Portadown. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Crusaders FC41%fair 2.46 · @2.25
Draw22%fair 4.64 · @3.35
Portadown38%fair 2.65 · @2.80
2.38Expected goals
1.22Crusaders FC xG
1.16Portadown xG
57%Both score
47%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–113%
1–011%
0–111%
0–09%
2–18%
1–28%
From our goals model: Crusaders FC 1.2 – 1.2 Portadown expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Crusaders FC to win✓
41%
2.46
2.25
Double chance
Either team to win✓
78%
1.27
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
57%
1.75
1.60
Draw no bet
Crusaders FC (draw no bet)✓
52%
1.93
–
Asian handicap
Portadown +0.5 (Asian handicap)✗
62%
1.60
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
72%
1.40
1.25
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
53%
1.89
1.95
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
73%
1.36
1.36
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✗
91%
1.10
–
First team to score
Crusaders FC to score first✓
47%
2.15
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
45%
2.20
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Crusaders FC / FT Crusaders FC✓
21%
4.66
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
8%
12.51
–
Recent results
Crusaders FC – last 6
WLWDLW
15 Aug
vs Ballymena United
2–1
W
7 Aug
@ Cliftonville FC
1–2
L
1 Aug
vs Dundela
2–0
W
28 Jul
vs Newington Youth
1–1
D
25 Jul
@ Moyola Park
1–2
L
21 Jul
vs Glenavon FC
2–0
W
1.5Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
67%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Portadown – last 6
LLWWLD
15 Aug
vs Dungannon Swifts
0–1
L
8 Aug
@ Carrick Rangers
0–1
L
25 Jul
@ Kilbarrack United
3–0
W
21 Jul
@ H&W Welders
2–0
W
18 Jul
@ Coleraine FC
0–3
L
7 Jul
@ Bourneview Mill
2–2
D
1.2Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
17%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Crusaders FC and Portadown.
What is the prediction for Crusaders FC vs Portadown?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.36.
Who will win Crusaders FC vs Portadown?
On our numbers Crusaders FC have a 41% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Portadown 38%.
How many goals will there be in Crusaders FC vs Portadown?
We expect about 2.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 47% likely and both teams score 57% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Crusaders FC vs Portadown?
Our predicted score is Crusaders FC 1–1 Portadown, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.4 goals in total.
When is Crusaders FC vs Portadown?
Crusaders FC vs Portadown (Premiership) kicks off on Saturday 22 August 2026 at 18:00 (West Africa Time) at Seaview.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
