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Crusaders host Glentoran at Seaview, Belfast on Saturday, Dec 19 at 4:00 PM in the Premiership.
Crusaders come into this fixture in mixed form (2W 0D 3L). Glentoran, meanwhile, arrive in good form (3W 1D 1L recently) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Crusaders head into this on the back of a defeat, while Glentoran arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.
Despite playing at home, Crusaders face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Glentoran have won 7 of 10 encounters. Their last encounter ended in Glentoran won 1–2. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.8 per game in recent meetings.
Verdict: Despite home advantage, Glentoran arrive in better form and with the historical edge. This could be a tricky afternoon for Crusaders. Glentoran to win.