Crusaders vs Ballymena Prediction 15 August 2026

    🔊How will the weather conditions and the state of the field affect the game? Today, the teams Crusaders and Ballymena United are meeting. The match is scheduled to start at 14:00. The tournament match Premiership will take place in the city of Belfast at the Seaview stadium. The odds for the teams' victories have been determined by bookmakers at and , respectively, with the team Ballymena United being the favorite of the match.

    Head-to-Head

    The last official match between the teams took place on 25 April 2026 and ended with a score of 3:2. Let's compare the statistics from that encounter (home team - Crusaders):

    • ball possession percentage: 48% vs 52%;
    • corner kicks: 2 vs 8;
    • yellow cards: 1 vs 4.

    📊 Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Crusaders and Ballymena United:

    • played 57 matches;
    • number of wins for the home team - 37, for the away team - 12, draws - 8;
    • number of goals - 113 against 62;
    • average total in the 1st half - 1.39, in the 2nd half - 1.68;
    • average total goals in the match - 3.07.

    Head-to-head statistics Crusaders - Ballymena

    66%
    38 Wins
    14%
    8 Draws
    21%
    12 Wins
    Total games
    58
    Total Goals Avg
    3.07
    Both teams scored
    55%
    1.98
    Total average
    1.09
    0.48
    Yellow cards
    0.45
    Last matches
    15.08.26
    Premiership
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    -
    -
    5
    7
    16
    17
    2
    2
    2
    1
    2
    1
    0
    0
    -
    -
    5
    7
    16
    17
    2
    2
    25.04.26
    Premiership
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    -
    -
    2
    8
    -
    -
    1
    4
    3
    2
    3
    1
    0
    1
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    -
    2
    8
    -
    -
    1
    4
    17.02.26
    Premiership
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    0
    0
    2
    0
    0
    0
    2
    0
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    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    0
    0
    22.11.25
    Premiership
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    -
    -
    6
    1
    -
    -
    1
    1
    2
    2
    1
    2
    1
    0
    -
    -
    6
    1
    -
    -
    1
    1
    20.09.25
    Premiership
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    -
    -
    7
    1
    0
    0
    2
    5
    1
    1
    0
    0
    1
    1
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    7
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    Crusaders Team Overview

    The team's most recent official match took place on 7 August 2026 as part of the Premiership tournament (home team - Cliftonville, away team - Crusaders). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:1.

    Here's the game statistics (Crusaders vs Cliftonville):

    • ball possession: 51% vs 49%;
    • corner kicks: 1 vs 1;
    • fouls: 13 vs 7;
    • yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
    • shots on target: 4 vs 2.

    ✅The Crusaders team has already started their championship performance, but it's too early to talk about any statistics. So let's take a look at the results of the last 10 official matches (including this season's games).

    During this time, the team has won 5 victories, drew 2 times, and suffered 3 defeats. They managed to delight the fans with 15 goals, averaging 1.5 goals per game. It is worth noting that at home, the team averages 1.8 goals per match. Regarding goals conceded, the average is 1.8 goals over the same period.

    Match Results: Crusaders

    Last matches
    22.08.26
    Premiership
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    Portadown
    Portadown
    1
    -
    -
    3
    3
    8
    12
    0
    2
    3
    2
    2
    0
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    2
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    3
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    12
    0
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    W
    15.08.26
    Premiership
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
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    -
    5
    7
    16
    17
    2
    2
    2
    1
    2
    1
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    0
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    7
    16
    17
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    W
    07.08.26
    Premiership
    Cliftonville
    Cliftonville
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
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    -
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    1
    7
    13
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    13
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    01.08.26
    Club Friendly Games
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    Dundela
    Dundela
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    -
    4
    5
    -
    -
    0
    0
    2
    0
    1
    0
    1
    0
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    -
    4
    5
    -
    -
    0
    0
    W
    28.07.26
    Club Friendly Games
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    Newington Yc
    Newington Yc
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    -
    1
    8
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    -
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    1
    1
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    Ballymena United Team Overview

    The away team played their last official match on 8 August 2026 as part of the Premiership tournament (home team - Linfield, away - Ballymena United). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:3.

    Here are the match stats (Ballymena United vs Linfield):

    • ball possession: 44% vs 56%;
    • corner kicks: 3 vs 7;
    • fouls: 10 vs 8;
    • yellow cards: 0 vs 0;
    • shots on target: 3 vs 1.

    ⚠️The visiting team is Ballymena United. They haven't had many matches this season, so let's look at the statistics from the last 10 official matches.

    During this time, the team has 3 wins and 3 losses, and 4 draws. Average goals: they score an average of 1.5 per match (away - 2.5), and concede an average of 1.4.

    Match Results: Ballymena United

    Last matches
    21.08.26
    Premiership
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    Glentoran
    Glentoran
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    -
    5
    9
    6
    19
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    3
    0
    2
    0
    0
    0
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    5
    9
    6
    19
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    3
    L
    15.08.26
    Premiership
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    -
    -
    5
    7
    16
    17
    2
    2
    2
    1
    2
    1
    0
    0
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    7
    16
    17
    2
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    L
    08.08.26
    Premiership
    Linfield
    Linfield
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    -
    -
    7
    3
    8
    10
    0
    0
    0
    3
    0
    1
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    2
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    -
    7
    3
    8
    10
    0
    0
    W
    01.08.26
    Club Friendly Games
    Glenavon
    Glenavon
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
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    -
    5
    6
    16
    10
    0
    0
    1
    1
    1
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    6
    16
    10
    0
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    D
    01.08.26
    Club Friendly Games
    Annagh United
    Annagh United
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
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    -
    5
    8
    14
    5
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    Prediction for the 1st half

    Head-to-Head Matches:

    • Total encounters - 57;
    • First-half wins at home for hosts - 14; for visitors away - 2; number of draws - 14;
    • Average first-half total: 1.39;
    • Today's home team scores on average 0.98, while the visitors net 0.4.

    First-Half Stats: Crusaders (home) vs Ballymena United (away)

    • matches played in the tournament: 0 vs 1;
    • wins: 0 (0%) vs 1 (100%);
    • losses: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
    • draws: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
    • Average goals scored: 0 vs 1;
    • Average goals conceded: 0 vs 0.

    Last 10 Matches (Overall):

    • wins: 2 vs 2;
    • losses: 5 vs 4;
    • draws: 3 vs 4;
    • Average first-half total: 1.6 (scored - 0.8, conceded - 0.8) vs 1.3 (scored - 0.4, conceded - 0.9).
    Trends
    • Ballymena United conceded in the 1st half in 7 of last 8 away games.
    • Ballymena United conceded in the 1st half in 6 of last 7 away games (Premiership).
    👉Prediction: 1st half, Crusaders to score goal (odds: 2.26)

    Prediction on the outcome

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 57;
    • home team wins - 37, away team wins - 12, draws - 8.

    Statistics: Crusaders vs Ballymena United

    • matches played in the tournament: 1 vs 1;
    • wins: 0 vs 1;
    • win percentage: 0% vs 100%;
    • losses: 1 vs 0;
    • draws: 0 vs 0.

    Last 10 matches:

    • wins: 5 vs 3;
    • losses: 3 vs 3;
    • draws: 2 vs 4.
    Trends
    • Crusaders won with a +1.5 handicap in last 7 games.
    • Crusaders won with a +1.5 handicap in 6 of last 7 home games.
    • Crusaders won with a +1.5 handicap in last 5 games (Premiership).
    👉Prediction: Crusaders Handicap (+1,5) (odds: 1.37)

    Prediction on the over/under

    H2H

    • the home team scores on average - 1.98, the guests - 1.09;
    • average over/under goals in head-to-head matches - 3.07;
    • both teams scored: overall - 31; at the home team's field - 18.
    Trends
    • Over 2.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 Ballymena United away games (Premiership).
    👉Prediction: Total goals Over (2,5) (odds: 1.57)

    Prediction on corners

    Trends
    • Under 10.5 corners in 7 of last 8 Ballymena United games (Premiership).
    👉Prediction: Corners - Total Under (10,5) (odds: 1.51)

    Prediction on BTTS

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 57;
    • both teams scored all-time - 31 times;
    • on the home team’s field - 18 times.

    Statistics: Crusaders vs Ballymena United

    • number of matches played in the tournament: 1 vs 1;
    • number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 1 vs 0;
    • number of BTTS matches for Crusaders at home - 0 (0%);
    • number of BTTS matches for Ballymena United away - 0 (0%).

    Last 10 matches:

    • number of BTTS matches: 6 vs 7;
    • BTTS matches for Crusaders at home - 3 (60%);
    • BTTS matches for Ballymena United away - 3 (75%).
    👉Prediction: Both Teams To Score (Yes) (odds: 1.6)

    Editorial Prediction

    Key statistics:
    • Over 2.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 Ballymena United away games (Premiership).

    Total goals Over (2,5)
    Everygame
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    Published: 13/08/2026, 14:25

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    Betting Tips: Crusaders - Ballymena United

    Under 4.5 goals scored:
    crusaders-belfastin 6 of last 7 Crusaders home games.
    ballymena-unitedin 24 of last 26 Ballymena United games.
    ballymena-unitedin 22 of last 24 Ballymena United games (Premiership).
    Total goals Under (4,5)
    -500
    Crusaders have scored:
    crusaders-belfastin last 8 games.
    Ballymena United have conceded:
    ballymena-unitedin 17 of last 18 away games (Premiership).
    Crusaders will score goal
    Everygame
    -250
    Crusaders have conceded:
    crusaders-belfastin 8 of last 9 home games.
    crusaders-belfastin 7 of last 8 home games (Premiership).
    Ballymena United have scored:
    ballymena-unitedin 8 of last 9 games (Premiership).
    Ballymena United will score goal
    Everygame
    -833
    Ballymena United conceded in the 1st half:
    ballymena-unitedin 7 of last 8 away games.
    ballymena-unitedin 6 of last 7 away games (Premiership).
    1st half, Crusaders to score goal
    +133
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    Crusaders - Ballymena Table position

    Premiership 26/27
    gWDLGDPForm
    5.
    Carrick Rangers
    Carrick Rangers
    32013-36
    6.
    Linfield
    Linfield
    32013-46
    7.
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    31024-43
    8.
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    21013-33
    9.
    Larne
    Larne
    10100-01
    10.
    Portadown
    Portadown
    20020-20

    Comparison of Teams Stats

    10 matches
    7 - Wins
    1 - Draw
    2 - Loses
    Wins - 3
    Draws - 3
    Loses - 4
    10 matches
    Scored - 20
    Conceded - 18
    +2
    0
    15 - Scored
    15 - Conceded
    7
    Wins
    3
    1
    Draws
    3
    2
    Loses
    4
    Goal difference
    20
    Scored
    15
    18
    Conceded
    15
    3.8
    Match goals average
    3
    2
    Goals scored per match on average
    1.5
    1.8
    Goals conceded per match on average
    1.5
    8
    Both teams scored
    7
    47'
    Minutes / Goal scored
    60'
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