Crusaders and Glentoran meet at Seaview, Belfast on Saturday, Dec 19 at 4:00 PM with both clubs firmly in the mix for the European places in the Premiership. Just 0 points separate them in the standings.

Crusaders come into this fixture in mixed form (1W 0D 1L). Glentoran are in mixed form (1W 0D 1L), making this a relatively even contest on current form. Crusaders won their last outing, while Glentoran suffered defeat — home advantage backed by momentum.

Despite playing at home, Crusaders face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Glentoran have won 8 of 10 encounters. Their last encounter ended in Crusaders won 1–5. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 4.0 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Crusaders a slight edge, but Glentoran are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.