Our Glentoran vs Crusaders Prediction: 2-1
Glentoran vs Crusaders in the Northern Ireland League Cup is scheduled for an 19:45 GMT kick-off on Tuesday November 4, 2025. Our forecast points to a 2-1 home win, but considering both teams’ recent scoring patterns, BTTS is a highly likely outcome.
This Glentoran vs Crusaders prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Glentoran's Last Match – Glentoran vs Portadown
Glentoran must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 2-1 Northern Ireland Premier victory over Portadown in their last outing. In that match, Glentoran saw 54% of the ball and 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Glentoran | 54% | 0 (4) | - | 52 |
 Portadown | 46% | 0 (1) | - | 29 |
Crusaders's Last Match – Dungannon Swifts vs Crusaders
Crusaders will hope to recover from their recent 0-2 Northern Ireland Premier setback against Dungannon Swifts on November 1.
Glentoran vs Crusaders Stats
Key Stats
| Glentoran | Crusaders | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.23 | Attacking Strength | 1.55 |
| 0.52 | Defence Strength | 0.74 |
| 2.3 | Points Per Game | 1 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.9 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Glentoran are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Crusaders average 1.3 scored and 1.9 conceded per game.