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Glenavon vs Crusaders

Northern Ireland Northern Ireland

NIFL Premiership 2025/2026 Mourneview Park, Lurgan
Glenavon Logo

Glenavon

0 - 1
FT
Crusaders Logo

Crusaders

Our Tip

Match Events

13'
Forsythe K.
16'
Wilson B.
42'
Weir R.
Summary Win Prob Goals Form H2H Tactics Players Indices Predictions Timeline Accuracy Compare

AI Match Summary

The NIFL Premiership 2025/2026 game between Glenavon and Crusaders finished 0-1, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Crusaders.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

46%
Glenavon
20%
Draws
34%
Crusaders
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Glenavon

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

46% / Medium Confidence
  • Crusaders carry the better recent record into this one.
  • Glenavon are the model's pick here, at 50%.
  • Regular NIFL Premiership 2025/2026 form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.
  • History favors Crusaders here — 4 wins from the last 5 head-to-heads.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 100%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 35.2%
Glenavon Clean Sheet 68%
Crusaders Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Glenavon Crusaders
Matches Played 30 29
Wins 9 12
Draws 7 6
Losses 14 11
Goals Scored 1.47 1.48
Goals Conceded 1.63 1.66
Expected Goals (xG) 1.88 1.75
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Jul 21, 2026 Club Friendly
Crusaders vs Glenavon
2:0
Apr 18, 2026 NIFL Premiership
Glenavon vs Crusaders
0:1
Mar 14, 2026 NIFL Premiership
Crusaders vs Glenavon
0:3
Nov 15, 2025 NIFL Premiership
Crusaders vs Glenavon
4:1
Sep 27, 2025 NIFL Premiership
Glenavon vs Crusaders
0:2

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Glenavon Compare

Avg xG / game 1.45
Avg xA / game 0.94

Crusaders Compare

Top Goalscorer Bryden F.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.59
Avg xA / game 0.97

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Glenavon 59 / 100
Crusaders 22 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Glenavon Crusaders

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Glenavon Win (1)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals or BTTS No
Correct Score 1:0
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Glenavon scored in 73% of their last 30 games.

Crusaders has conceded goals in 72% of their last 29 outings.

H2H data points to 2.60 goals as a typical output.

Recent resilience: Glenavon stayed unbeaten in 4 of the last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Glenavon VS Crusaders
2.25 Goals Scored 1.88
1.63 Goals Conceded 1.5
100% Over 1.5 100%
75% Over 2.5 88%
75% Over 3.5 25%

Recent Form & Match History

Glenavon

(Home)
19 Sept
Glenavon
1 : 0
Newington FC
12 Sept
Ballinamallard
1 : 1
Glenavon
05 Sept
Dundela
3 : 2
Glenavon
28 Aug
Glenavon
3 : 1
Rathfriland Rangers
22 Aug
Armagh
2 : 2
Glenavon
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Crusaders

(Away)
19 Sept
Linfield
1 : 0
Crusaders
15 Sept
Crusaders
3 : 0
Dungannon
12 Sept
Crusaders
1 : 2
Limavady
05 Sept
Coleraine
4 : 1
Crusaders
29 Aug
Glentoran
1 : 2
Crusaders
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
7 Carrick Rangers 38 15 8 15 64:58 53
8 Portadown 38 13 5 20 44:66 44
9 Ballymena 38 10 9 19 46:58 39
10 Bangor FC 38 10 9 19 41:65 39
11 Crusaders 38 10 6 22 48:81 36
12 Glenavon 38 8 4 26 37:69 28
Relegation - NIFL Premiership 2025/2026 (Relegation)
Relegation - NIFL Championship (Main)
Promotion - NIFL Premiership 2025/2026 (Conference League - Play Offs)