Portadown vs Crusaders: match statistics
Portadown appears to have the upper hand in this match, despite both teams struggling this season. The hosts boast solid home form with a 44% win rate and only 50% losses at home, while Crusaders in away matches have suffered 63% defeats and only 31% wins. A key factor is also the defense – Portadown concedes an average of 1.56 goals per match at home, while Crusaders concede an average of 2.31 goals away. Crusaders are in disastrous form with five consecutive defeats and a goal difference of 3:16 in their last five matches. Portadown also has a better xG in home matches (1.33 vs 1.16 for the visitors away) and a higher goal conversion rate. Although the hosts are not in peak form, the difference in current disposition and the home advantage should tip the scales in their favor.
Portadown vs Crusaders: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Portadown played against Crusaders in NIFL Premiership (Northern Ireland). The game was played on March 21, 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Recent form
Portadown has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Crusaders has 0 wins, 0 draws and 5 losses, with 0.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Portadown scores 1.13 goals per game and allows 1.78. Crusaders scores 1.19 and allows 2.25. Games in this league average 2.87 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Portadown's games and 50% of Crusaders's. The Over 2.5 rates are 63% and 66%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 55% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Portadown has the higher season xG average, 1.19 to 1.18 per game. Portadown takes 8.8 shots per game, while Crusaders takes 9.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Portadown leads at halftime in 25% of its games and scores 0.72 goals per game after halftime. Crusaders leads at halftime in 31% and scores 0.59 after halftime.
When the teams score
Portadown's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (11 goals). For Crusaders, it is minutes 31-45+ (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
NIFL Premiership games average 2.87 goals. Both teams score in 50% 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
Portadown appears to have the upper hand in this match, despite both teams struggling this season. The hosts boast solid home form with a 44% win rate and only 50% losses at home, while Crusaders in away matches have suffered 63% defeats and only 31% wins. A key factor is also the defense – Portadown concedes an average of 1.56 goals per match at home, while Crusaders concede an average of 2.31 goals away. Crusaders are in disastrous form with five consecutive defeats and a goal difference of 3:16 in their last five matches. Portadown also has a better xG in home matches (1.33 vs 1.16 for the visitors away) and a higher goal conversion rate. Although the hosts are not in peak form, the difference in current disposition and the home advantage should tip the scales in their favor.
View the statistical overviewStats by half
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
| Portadown | Crusaders | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.35 |
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.
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 5% better for: goals scored per game.
1.13 goals / game - Portadown · 1.19 goals / game - Crusaders
Portadown is 26% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.78 goals / game - Portadown · 2.25 goals / game - Crusaders
Portadown scores in 66% of games (21 of 32 meczów), while Crusaders keeps a clean sheet in 9% (3 of 32 meczów).
Crusaders scores in 59% of games (19 of 32 meczów), while Portadown keeps a clean sheet in 16% (5 of 32 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 - Portadown
Over / Under - Crusaders
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.
Portadown is 9% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.19 pts / game - Portadown · 1.09 pts / game - Crusaders
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Portadown - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 34%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Crusaders - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 31% of games and wins 22%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 0.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 2.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 3.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 0% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -11 |
* 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 76-90 (11 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (14). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (22). Late-goal balance (76-90): -16 - 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
Portadown
Crusaders
* 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
| Portadown | Liga | Crusaders | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.91 | 2.87 | ▲ 3.44 |
| Both teams scored | • 50% | 50% | • 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 63% | 55% | ▲ 66% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 16% | 27% | ▼ 9% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 63% | 75% | ▲ 84% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 88% | 79% | ▲ 88% |
^ 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 Portadown's perspective: 2 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses against Crusaders. Games average 3.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Portadown vs Crusaders?
The NIFL Premiership match finished Portadown 0:0 Crusaders. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Portadown and Crusaders?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Portadown won 2, Crusaders 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 Portadown vs Crusaders?
Portadown score 1.13 goals per game on average and Crusaders 1.19. The NIFL Premiership average is 2.87 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Portadown's matches and 50% of Crusaders's.
What form are Portadown and Crusaders in?
Over the last 5 games Portadown have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Crusaders 0-0-5 (0.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Portadown vs Crusaders?
The statistical background for Portadown vs Crusaders — 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.