Crusaders vs Glenavon: match statistics
Crusaders, despite a poor position in the table and a mere 13% home win rate, hold an edge over Glenavon in this direct clash. The visitors present a disastrous away form with an 88% loss rate and zero percent clean sheets, conceding an average of 2.31 goals per match. Glenavon has not recorded a single victory in their last 16 away matches, confirmed by their 'llllllllllllllwd' streak. Although Crusaders have lost 4 of their last 5 games, their xG advantage (1.21 vs 1.17) and better shot conversion rate (13% vs 9%) give them a realistic chance to bounce back. The goal difference for both teams is negative, but Glenavon's dramatic away form (-24 goal difference) advocates for a narrow home victory.
Crusaders vs Glenavon: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Crusaders played against Glenavon in NIFL Premiership (Northern Ireland). The game was played on March 14, 2026. Final score: 0:3.
Recent form
Crusaders has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.20 points per game. Glenavon has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Crusaders scores 1.23 goals per game and allows 2.23. Glenavon scores 0.97 and allows 1.94. Games in this league average 2.88 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 52% of Crusaders's games and 52% of Glenavon's. The Over 2.5 rates are 65% and 61%, compared with league averages of 51% for BTTS and 55% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Crusaders has the higher season xG average, 1.19 to 1.17 per game. Crusaders takes 9.4 shots per game, while Glenavon takes 8.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Crusaders leads at halftime in 32% of its games and scores 0.61 goals per game after halftime. Glenavon leads at halftime in 19% and scores 0.52 after halftime.
When the teams score
Crusaders's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (9 goals). For Glenavon, it is minutes 61-75 (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
NIFL Premiership games average 2.88 goals. Both teams score in 51% of games, and 55% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Crusaders, despite a poor position in the table and a mere 13% home win rate, hold an edge over Glenavon in this direct clash. The visitors present a disastrous away form with an 88% loss rate and zero percent clean sheets, conceding an average of 2.31 goals per match. Glenavon has not recorded a single victory in their last 16 away matches, confirmed by their 'llllllllllllllwd' streak. Although Crusaders have lost 4 of their last 5 games, their xG advantage (1.21 vs 1.17) and better shot conversion rate (13% vs 9%) give them a realistic chance to bounce back. The goal difference for both teams is negative, but Glenavon's dramatic away form (-24 goal difference) advocates for a narrow home victory.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Crusaders | Glenavon | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.31 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Glenavon is 600% better for: last-5 form.
0.2 pts / game - Crusaders · 1.4 pts / game - Glenavon
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Crusaders is 27% better for: goals scored per game.
1.23 goals / game - Crusaders · 0.97 goals / game - Glenavon
Glenavon is 15% better for: goals allowed per game.
2.23 goals / game - Crusaders · 1.94 goals / game - Glenavon
Crusaders scores in 61% of games (19 of 31 meczów), while Glenavon keeps a clean sheet in 6% (2 of 31 meczów).
Glenavon scores in 58% of games (18 of 31 meczów), while Crusaders keeps a clean sheet in 10% (3 of 31 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Crusaders
Over / Under - Glenavon
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Crusaders is 43% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.1 pts / game - Crusaders · 0.77 pts / game - Glenavon
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Crusaders - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 32% of games and wins 23%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Glenavon - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 19% of games and wins 23%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.40 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 2.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 3.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 0% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -7 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (21). Late-goal balance (76-90): -15 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (9 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (18). Late-goal balance (76-90): -12 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Crusaders
Glenavon
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (NIFL Premiership).
Teams vs league
| Crusaders | Liga | Glenavon | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.45 | 2.88 | • 2.90 |
| Both teams scored | • 52% | 51% | • 52% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 65% | 55% | ▲ 61% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 10% | 26% | ▼ 6% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 87% | 76% | ▲ 90% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 87% | 79% | ▲ 81% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Crusaders's perspective: 2 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses against Glenavon. Games average 3.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Crusaders vs Glenavon?
The NIFL Premiership match finished Crusaders 0:3 Glenavon. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Crusaders and Glenavon?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Crusaders won 2, Glenavon won 0 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Crusaders vs Glenavon?
Crusaders score 1.23 goals per game on average and Glenavon 0.97. The NIFL Premiership average is 2.88 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 52% of Crusaders's matches and 52% of Glenavon's.
What form are Crusaders and Glenavon in?
Over the last 5 games Crusaders have a 0-1-4 record (0.20 points per game) and Glenavon 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Crusaders vs Glenavon?
The statistical background for Crusaders vs Glenavon — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.