Glentoran FC vs Crusaders FC Prediction: The Crues will finish the season in style

The final game of the season approaches with Glentoran and Crusaders going head-to-head at the Oval. Glentoran is without a win in their last 4 league games while Crusaders are fresh off a 0-2 victory over Coleraine in their most recent league game. Crusaders appear to be the favorites for the win here considering Glentoran’s recent dip in form but let us be careful as Glentoran cannot be underestimated. Please see the carefully prepared tips for you. 

Form: LLLDW

Glentoran's performance in the league has been bad as they have now suffered three consecutive league defeats with only a win in their last five league games. However, this doesn’t negate the fact that they had a great season finishing 5th in the league standings and securing a qualification to the Europa Conference League play-offs next season. They might just be edging towards another defeat in this game and their overall league statistics all through the season are 16 victories, 9 draws and 12 losses from 37 league games played. 

Form: WWLWW

Crusaders have indeed had an impressive run in the NIFL premier division this season as they’ll be finishing 4th placed in the league regardless of the outcome of this game. They are currently on fire as they have only lost one game in their last five league games with four wins. Their most recent league game against Coleraine ended in a 0-2 victory and they’ll be hoping to finish the season in style as their opponent Glentoran isn’t in the best of form. Crusaders have shown their strength throughout the season, notching up 19 victories, 7 draws, and 11 losses in the 37 league matches played so far.

Both teams are always out for each other’s heads whenever they meet. Their last 13 league games produced 5 wins for the Crusaders, 7 wins for Glentoran, and 2 draws.

When these two teams face off, it will most likely end in a goal fest or at most goals from both teams. It might interest you to know that both teams have consistently found the net in their last four encounters and we can expect a similar outcome in this game. Both teams to score is a great betting choice. In seven of their last nine encounters, there have been at least two goals scored by either team. Given their recent performances, a similar outcome is also expected when they meet this Saturday.

Both teams have met thrice this season, and two encounters concluded in draws with Glentoran winning the third one. Glentoran isn’t in their best of form but we still expect a strong performance from them in this game. We can bet on a win or draw for the Crusaders considering their recent form.