Crusaders and Glenavon have both delivered a "par" performance so far, to use a golfing expression. Both hold mid-table positions in the Premiership.
- Crusaders have the most dropped points from leading position (17) in Premiership
Both teams should be fairly well rested for this game, as they have had some quiet days to prepare. Hopefully this will translate into lots of action on the pitch.
Crusaders form and stats
The story so far in the Premiership for Crusaders at their home stadium (Seaview) is 8 wins, 2 draws and 5 defeats.
Before that, Crusaders played out a draw 1-1 when visiting Carrick Rangers.
Crusaders have proved capable of finding the net in their games here at Seaview with 27 goals in 15 league matches. It's been trouble in front of goal recently, as only 3 of these goals has been scored in their last three home matches. On the other hand, Crusaders have conceded 17 goals.
Glenavon form and stats
As the visiting team in Premiership matches, Glenavon have produced an overall stat of 7-3-5 so far.
Before that, Glenavon secured a home win against Warrenpoint Town with the score 1-0.
The schedule is very tough for Glenavon now as they have to travel again shortly after this match. A Premiership game at Warrenpoint Town is waiting in only four days.
The travelling fans enjoy Glenavon's attacking play in away games, having scored 23 goals in 15 league matches away. 21 goals have been conceded by Glenavon in these games.
Head 2 Head
This is the result when the teams met earlier this season; Crusaders - Glenavon 0-1. Head-to-head totals (for the last ten meetings): Crusaders won two games, three matches ended with a draw and Glenavon has five wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: seven / threeTop Goalscorers
  J. McGonigle 8 goals |  M. Fitzpatrick 8 goals | P. Heatley 7 goals |
Crusaders missing players
Glenavon missing players
| Crusaders | Glenavon | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 31 | 15 | 3 | Played | P | 3 | 15 | 30 |
| 14 | 8 | 2 | Won | W | 1 | 7 | 12 |
| 5 | 2 | 1 | Drew | D | 1 | 3 | 10 |
| 12 | 5 | 0 | Lost | L | 1 | 5 | 8 |
| 51 | 27 | 5 | Scored | S | 4 | 23 | 48 |
| 39 | 17 | 3 | Conceded | C | 3 | 21 | 46 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 93% | 93% |
| 77% | 73% | 67% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 87% | 87% |
| 65% | 60% | 67% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 33% | 60% | 60% |
| 35% | 40% | 33% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 27% | 33% |
| 10% | 13% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 13% | 20% |
| 58% | 47% | 67% | BTTS | BTTS | 67% | 67% | 77% |
| 29% | 40% | 33% | Clean Sheets | C S | 33% | 27% | 20% |
| 13% | 13% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 13% | 10% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1.4 | 1.4 | 3 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.3 | 3 | 2.3 |
| 3 | 2 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 7 | 8 |
| 9.6 | 10.1 | 9.5 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 9 | 8.5 | 8.8 |
| 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 4.7 | 3.9 | 4.4 |
| 40% | 42% | 33% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 29% | 40% | 36% |
- Crusaders have the most dropped points from leading position (17) in Premiership
- Crusaders have the most matches over the total-line (18) in Premiership
- Crusaders have the most points from losing position (15) in Premiership
- Crusaders haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Linfield | 31 | 21 | 4 | 6 | 72 | 30 | 16 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 47 | 8 | 15 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 25 | 22 | 42 | 67 |
| 2 | Coleraine | 30 | 17 | 6 | 7 | 45 | 28 | 16 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 23 | 12 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 22 | 16 | 17 | 57 |
| 3 | Glentoran | 29 | 16 | 7 | 6 | 53 | 24 | 14 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 30 | 7 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 23 | 17 | 29 | 55 |
| 4 | Larne | 30 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 48 | 30 | 16 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 25 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 23 | 16 | 18 | 52 |
| 5 | Cliftonville | 30 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 48 | 32 | 15 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 32 | 15 | 15 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 50 |
| 6 | Crusaders | 31 | 14 | 5 | 12 | 51 | 39 | 15 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 27 | 17 | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 24 | 22 | 12 | 47 |
| 7 | Ballymena United | 31 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 48 | 36 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 23 | 20 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 25 | 16 | 12 | 46 |
| 8 | Glenavon | 30 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 48 | 46 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 25 | 25 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 23 | 21 | 2 | 46 |
| 9 | Warrenpoint Town | 29 | 6 | 8 | 15 | 28 | 53 | 13 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 15 | 22 | 16 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 13 | 31 | -25 | 26 |
| 10 | Portadown | 29 | 5 | 6 | 18 | 33 | 61 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 23 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 18 | 38 | -28 | 21 |
| 11 | Carrick Rangers | 30 | 4 | 6 | 20 | 27 | 71 | 15 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 19 | 32 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 8 | 39 | -44 | 18 |
| 12 | Dungannon Swifts | 30 | 4 | 3 | 23 | 17 | 68 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 11 | 31 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 6 | 37 | -51 | 15 |