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Glentoran vs Crusaders

Northern Ireland Northern Ireland

NIFL Premiership The BetMcLean Oval, Belfast
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Match Events

30'
Sub
Kane M. In: Larmour D.
Out: Kane M.
31'
Singleton J.
43' Event
Wardell O.

AI Match Summary

Crusaders in this NIFL Premiership matchup, with the score ending 1-2 — backing the pre-match view that favored Crusaders.

Win Probability Meter

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

26%
Glentoran
15%
Draws
59%
Crusaders
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Crusaders

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

59% / Medium Confidence
  • Glentoran average 2 goals a game right now, well clear of Crusaders's 1.5.
  • Model puts this one close, with a 39% draw probability.
  • This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
  • These two have met 5 times recently and Glentoran have taken 4 of them.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 6.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 3%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 75.4%
Glentoran Clean Sheet 20%
Crusaders Clean Sheet 15%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Glentoran Crusaders
Matches Played 28 28
Wins 11 11
Draws 6 6
Losses 11 11
Goals Scored 2 1.5
Goals Conceded 1.29 1.82
Expected Goals (xG) 1.00 1.19
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Aug 29, 2026 NIFL Premiership
Glentoran vs Crusaders
1:2
Feb 28, 2026 NIFL Premiership
Glentoran vs Crusaders
5:1
Nov 4, 2025 Irish League Cup
Glentoran vs Crusaders
2:1
Oct 25, 2025 NIFL Premiership
Crusaders vs Glentoran
2:3
Aug 23, 2025 NIFL Premiership
Crusaders vs Glentoran
0:2

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Glentoran Compare

Top Goalscorer Gallagher B.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 0.77
Avg xA / game 0.5

Crusaders Compare

Top Goalscorer Wardell O.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Reid A.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.08
Avg xA / game 0.66

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Glentoran 32 / 100
Crusaders 30 / 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
Glentoran Crusaders

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Crusaders Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Glentoran found the back of the net in 82% of recent matches (28 games).

These sides typically produce 3.80 goals when they meet.

Defensive concern: Crusaders conceded in 75% of 28 recent games.

Glentoran has registered 2 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

Scoring Trends

Glentoran VS Crusaders
1 Goals Scored 1.5
0.88 Goals Conceded 1
75% Over 1.5 88%
38% Over 2.5 50%
0% Over 3.5 13%

Recent Form & Match History

Glentoran

(Home)
12 Sept
Glentoran
1 : 1
Bangor FC
04 Sept
Larne
2 : 1
Glentoran
29 Aug
Glentoran
1 : 2
Crusaders
21 Aug
Ballymena
0 : 2
Glentoran
15 Aug
Linfield
2 : 1
Glentoran
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Crusaders

(Away)
12 Sept
Crusaders
1 : 2
Limavady
05 Sept
Coleraine
4 : 1
Crusaders
29 Aug
Glentoran
1 : 2
Crusaders
22 Aug
Crusaders
3 : 2
Portadown
15 Aug
Crusaders
2 : 1
Ballymena
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Coleraine 6 5 1 0 15:4 16
2 Linfield 6 5 0 1 7:4 15
3 Cliftonville 6 4 0 2 11:6 12
4 Dungannon 6 4 0 2 8:4 12
5 Larne 4 3 1 0 5:1 10
6 Carrick Rangers 6 3 0 3 8:7 9
7 Crusaders 6 3 0 3 10:12 9
8 Glentoran 6 2 1 3 8:7 7
9 Ballymena 5 1 1 3 8:9 4
10 Limavady 5 1 0 4 3:9 3
11 Bangor FC 6 0 2 4 3:13 2
12 Portadown 6 0 0 6 3:13 0
Promotion - NIFL Premiership (Championship Group)
Relegation - NIFL Premiership (Relegation Group)