Our Glentoran vs Crusaders Prediction: 3-1
Glentoran vs Crusaders in the Northern Ireland Premier is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday February 28, 2026. We’re backing a 3-1 home win, but for those looking at alternative bets, over 2.5 goals is worth considering based on both teams' attacking stats.
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 – Cliftonville vs Glentoran
Glentoran will want to continue their winning form after a 4-0 Northern Ireland Premier victory over Cliftonville, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Glentoran recorded 59% possession, firing 10 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cliftonville | 41% | 0 (1) | - | 25 |
Glentoran | 59% | 0 (10) | - | 71 |
Crusaders's Last Match – Cliftonville vs Crusaders
Crusaders will hope to recover from their recent 2-5 Northern Ireland Premier setback against Cliftonville on February 21. In that match, Crusaders had 50% possession and 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cliftonville | 50% | 0 (5) | - | 62 |
Crusaders | 50% | 0 (2) | - | 56 |
Glentoran vs Crusaders Stats
Key Stats
| Glentoran | Crusaders | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.02 | Attacking Strength | 0.8 |
| 1.04 | Defence Strength | 1.7 |
| 2.2 | Points Per Game | 0.8 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 2.4 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Glentoran are averaging 2.4 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Crusaders average 1.3 scored and 2.6 conceded per game.
Glentoran 24-10
Crusaders 13-26
What are the odds for this match?
Glentoran to win: @1.222
Draw: @5.25
Crusaders to win: @9



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