NIFL Premiership
Glentoran vs Crusaders
Sat, 29 Aug 2026 - 15:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: The Oval
Glentoran vs Crusaders Prediction & Stats - NIFL Premiership 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Glentoran vs Crusaders carries real history into this round of the NIFL Premiership.
The two sides meet on 29/08 (Saturday) at The Oval, 15:00 (UK time).
Read the Glentoran vs Crusaders prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Glentoran vs Crusaders
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Glentoran vs Crusaders call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Under 3.5 Goals
Last updated on 28-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Glentoran the side to beat, with roughly 79% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all NIFL Premiership odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Glentoran Preview
Glentoran reach this fixture 3 match into their NIFL Premiership. Here is where Glentoran stand:
In this competition
2 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost
2 points per game
5 scored, at 1.67 a game
2 conceded, at 0.67 a game
Glentoran, season-wide
2 won, 0 drawn, 3 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Jordan Stewart, 2 goals
Most assists: Ryan Cooney, 1 assists
Recent results — Glentoran
21/08/2026 14:45
15/08/2026 10:00
08/08/2026 10:00
16/07/2026 12:30
09/07/2026 14:30
Crusaders: how they are travelling
Crusaders come in 3 matches into their NIFL Premiership.
Here is what Crusaders have produced:
In this competition
2 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost
2 points per game
6 scored, at 2 a game
5 conceded, at 1.67 a game
Crusaders, season-wide
2 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Adam Brooks, 3 goals
Most assists: Shea Callister, 0 assists
Recent results — Crusaders
22/08/2026 13:00
15/08/2026 10:00
07/08/2026 14:45
25/04/2026 10:00
18/04/2026 10:00
The head-to-head favours Crusaders
Crusaders have generally come out ahead of Glentoran in their recent meetings.
From 51 match(es):
Crusaders: 26 win(s)
Glentoran: 17 win(s)
Drawn: 8
That trend is worth factoring into the Glentoran vs Crusaders prediction.
Form comparison Glentoran vs Crusaders
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Glentoran
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
W
|
2 |
| Home |
W
|
3 |
| Away |
W
L
|
1.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 100% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.33 | 2 | 2.5 |
| Scored | 1.67 | 2 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 0.67 | 0 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 67% | 100% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.63 | 1.72 | 1.59 |
|
xGA
|
0.98 | 0.8 | 1.08 |
Away Team
Crusaders
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
L
|
2 |
| Home |
W
W
|
3 |
| Away |
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.67 | 4 | 3 |
| Scored | 2 | 2.5 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.67 | 1.5 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.45 | 1.41 | 1.52 |
|
xGA
|
1.43 | 1.45 | 1.4 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Glentoran vs Crusaders
Match: Glentoran vs Crusaders
Competition: NIFL Premiership
Date: Saturday, 29/08/2026
Kick-off: 15:00 (UK time)
Venue: The Oval
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Stats
The statistics for Glentoran vs Crusaders that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.5
League: 2.38
Both Teams to Score
50%
League: 38%
Over 1.5+
100%
League: 75%
Over 2.5+
50%
League: 50%
Cards
4
League: 2.94
Corners
6
League: 9.06
Home Team
Glentoran
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
W
|
2 |
| Home |
W
|
3 |
| Away |
W
L
|
1.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 100% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.33 | 2 | 2.5 |
| Scored | 1.67 | 2 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 0.67 | 0 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 67% | 100% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.63 | 1.72 | 1.59 |
|
xGA
|
0.98 | 0.8 | 1.08 |
Away Team
Crusaders
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
L
|
2 |
| Home |
W
W
|
3 |
| Away |
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.67 | 4 | 3 |
| Scored | 2 | 2.5 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.67 | 1.5 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.45 | 1.41 | 1.52 |
|
xGA
|
1.43 | 1.45 | 1.4 |
Corners
9.33 / Match
+40% Corners / Match
Glentoran received +40% more corners than Crusaders in the NIFL Premiership
6.67 / Match
Ballymena United
(9)
Linfield
(1)
Limavady United
(5)(3)
Portadown
(5)
Ballymena United
(1)
Cliftonville
Cards
3 / Match
+348% Cards / Match
Glentoran received +348% more cards than Crusaders in the NIFL Premiership
0.67 / Match
Ballymena United
(2)
Linfield
(3)
Limavady United
(2)(0)
Portadown
(0)
Ballymena United
(2)
Cliftonville
Goals Scored
1.67 / Match
+20%
Crusaders is +20% better in terms of goals scored
2 / Match
Ballymena United
(2)
Linfield
(1)
Limavady United
(2)(3)
Portadown
(2)
Ballymena United
(1)
Cliftonville
Goals Conceded
0.67 / Match
+60%
Crusaders condeded +60% more goals than Glentoran
1.67 / Match
Ballymena United
(0)
Linfield
(2)
Limavady United
(0)(2)
Portadown
(1)
Ballymena United
(2)
Cliftonville
NIFL Premiership Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Coleraine
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 2 |
Cliftonville
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 2 |
| 3 |
Glentoran
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 2 |
| 4 |
Dungannon Swifts
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| 5 |
Crusaders
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| 6 |
Carrick Rangers
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| 7 |
Linfield
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 6 | 2 |
| 8 |
Ballymena United
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 9 |
Larne
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 10 |
Limavady United
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 |
Portadown
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 |
Bangor
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | -5 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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