Ballymena vs Crusaders Prediction & H2H Stats 17 October 2026

    🔊How will the weather conditions and the state of the field affect the game? Today, the teams Ballymena United and Crusaders are meeting. The match is scheduled to start at 14:00. The tournament match Premiership will take place in the city of Ballymena at the Ballymena Showgrounds 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

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

    • played 59 matches;
    • number of wins for the home team - 13, for the away team - 38, draws - 8;
    • number of goals - 64 against 115;
    • average total in the 1st half - 1.41, in the 2nd half - 1.63;
    • average total goals in the match - 3.03.

    Head-to-head statistics Ballymena - Crusaders

    22%
    13 Wins
    14%
    8 Draws
    64%
    38 Wins
    Total games
    59
    Avg. total goals
    3.03
    Both teams scored
    54%
    1.08
    Average total
    1.95
    Last matches
    13.10.26
    NIR Shield Cup
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    -
    -
    8
    3
    -
    -
    0
    1
    0
    1
    0
    1
    0
    0
    -
    -
    8
    3
    -
    -
    0
    1
    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
    -
    -
    2
    8
    -
    -
    1
    4
    17.02.26
    Premiership
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    0
    0
    2
    0
    0
    0
    2
    0
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    0
    0
    22.11.25
    Premiership
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    -
    -
    6
    1
    -
    -
    1
    1
    2
    2
    1
    2
    1
    0
    -
    -
    6
    1
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    Ballymena United Team Overview

    🏆Throughout the Premiership season, the team Ballymena United has engaged in 10 fixtures, resulting in:
    • 3 wins,
    • 4 losses,
    • 3 draws.

    📈Currently, Ballymena United stands at a mid-tier position within the Premiership standings, with a win percentage of 30% and a loss percentage of 40%.

    ⚽️Ballymena United has scored a total of 15 goals. On the defensive end, Ballymena United has allowed 14 goals over the season.

    Match Results: Ballymena United

    Last matches
    13.10.26
    NIR Shield Cup
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
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    -
    8
    3
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    -
    0
    1
    0
    1
    0
    1
    0
    0
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    -
    8
    3
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    -
    0
    1
    W
    10.10.26
    Premiership
    Limavady United
    Limavady United
    1
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    -
    -
    3
    6
    16
    9
    3
    0
    3
    2
    1
    2
    2
    0
    -
    -
    3
    6
    16
    9
    3
    0
    L
    03.10.26
    Premiership
    Cliftonville
    Cliftonville
    1
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    -
    -
    4
    3
    8
    11
    5
    3
    0
    1
    0
    0
    0
    1
    -
    -
    4
    3
    8
    11
    5
    3
    W
    26.09.26
    Premiership
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    Portadown
    Portadown
    -
    -
    2
    3
    14
    12
    1
    1
    2
    0
    0
    0
    2
    0
    -
    -
    2
    3
    14
    12
    1
    1
    W
    19.09.26
    Premiership
    Dungannon
    Dungannon
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    1
    -
    -
    8
    4
    17
    7
    1
    0
    1
    1
    1
    1
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    17
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    Crusaders Team Overview

    🏆Throughout the Premiership season, the team Crusaders has engaged in 11 fixtures, resulting in:
    • 5 wins,
    • 6 losses,
    • 0 draws.

    📈Currently, Crusaders stands at a mid-tier position within the Premiership standings, with a win percentage of 45% and a loss percentage of 55%.

    ⚽Crusaders has scored a total of 15 goals. On the defensive end has allowed 21 goals over the season.

    Match Results: Crusaders

    Last matches
    13.10.26
    NIR Shield Cup
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
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    -
    8
    3
    -
    -
    0
    1
    0
    1
    0
    1
    0
    0
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    8
    3
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    1
    L
    10.10.26
    Premiership
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    Larne
    Larne
    1
    -
    -
    2
    6
    10
    7
    0
    0
    0
    3
    0
    1
    0
    2
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    -
    2
    6
    10
    7
    0
    0
    L
    03.10.26
    Premiership
    Carrick Rangers
    Carrick Rangers
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
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    -
    8
    8
    15
    8
    2
    1
    4
    0
    1
    0
    3
    0
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    -
    8
    8
    15
    8
    2
    1
    L
    26.09.26
    Premiership
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    Bangor
    Bangor
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    -
    3
    4
    12
    10
    3
    3
    2
    1
    1
    0
    1
    1
    -
    -
    3
    4
    12
    10
    3
    3
    W
    19.09.26
    Premiership
    Linfield
    Linfield
    1
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
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    -
    6
    3
    14
    9
    1
    1
    1
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    6
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    14
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    Prediction on the outcome

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 59;
    • home team wins - 13, away team wins - 38, draws - 8.

    Statistics: Ballymena United vs Crusaders

    • matches played in the tournament: 10 vs 11;
    • wins: 3 vs 5;
    • win percentage: 30% vs 45%;
    • losses: 4 vs 6;
    • draws: 3 vs 0.

    Last 10 matches:

    • wins: 4 vs 4;
    • losses: 3 vs 6;
    • draws: 3 vs 0.
    👉Prediction: Crusaders Handicap (+1,5) (odds: 1.56)

    Prediction on the over/under

    H2H

    • today's home team scores on average - 1.08, the guests - 1.95;
    • average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.03;
    • both teams scored: overall - 32; at the home team's field - 12.

    Statistics: Ballymena United vs Crusaders

    • average total in the tournament: 2.9 vs 3.27;
    • average total goals scored: 1.5 vs 1.36;
    • average total in the 1st half: 0.7 vs 0.55;
    • average total in the 2nd half: 0.8 vs 0.82;
    • Ballymena United: average total at home in the tournament -  1;
    • Crusaders: average total away in the tournament - 0.8;
    • last 10 matches (average total): 1.8 (home - 1) vs 1.1 (away - 0.75).
    Trends
    • Crusaders have scored under 1.5 goals in 8 of last 9 away games (Premiership).
    👉Prediction: Crusaders Total goals Under (1,5) (odds: 1.35)

    Prediction on corners

    Ballymena United: Statistics

    • season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.3; at home field - 4.67;
    • last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4; at home field - 4.67.

    Crusaders: Statistics

    • season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.73, away - 3.4;
    • last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.5; away - 4.
    Trends
    • Under 10.5 corners in 6 of last 7 Ballymena United home games (Premiership).
    👉Prediction: Corners - Total Under (10,5) (odds: 1.57)

    Yellow Cards Bet

    Ballymena United: Statistics

    • season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 0.5; at home - 0.67;
    • last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 0.5; at home - 0.67.

    Crusaders: Statistics

    • season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 0.91, away - 0.8;
    • last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 0.8; away - 0.5.
    👉Prediction: Yellow Cards - Total Over (1,5)

    Prediction on BTTS

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 59;
    • both teams scored all-time - 32 times;
    • on the home team’s field - 12 times.

    Statistics: Ballymena United vs Crusaders

    • number of matches played in the tournament: 10 vs 11;
    • number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 6 vs 7;
    • number of BTTS matches for Ballymena United at home - 1 (33%);
    • number of BTTS matches for Crusaders away - 3 (60%).

    Last 10 matches:

    • number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 5;
    • BTTS matches for Ballymena United at home - 1 (33%);
    • BTTS matches for Crusaders away - 2 (50%).
    👉Prediction: Both Teams to Score – (Yes) (odds: 1.55)

    Correct score prediction

    Statistics of frequent results (current season):

    • most common score in the tournament: 1:0 (8/62, 12.9%);
    • Ballymena United at home most often finish matches: 0:2 , 1:1 , 2:0 (1/3, 33.3%);
    • Crusaders away most often play: 1:0 , 1:2 , 2:1 , 4:0 , 4:1 (1/5, 20%).

    Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:

    1:0 - 10.24% (odds 9)
    2:1 - 10.16% (odds 7.5)
    1:1 - 9.87% (odds 8)

    Editorial Prediction

    Key statistics:
    • Over 2.5 goals scored in 14 of last 16 Crusaders games.
    • Over 2.5 goals scored in 11 of last 12 Crusaders games (Premiership).

    Total goals Over (2,5)
    Odds-152
    Published: 16/10/2026, 14:20
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    Betting Tips: Ballymena United - Crusaders

    Ballymena United have scored:
    ballymena-unitedin 11 of last 12 games (Premiership).
    ballymena-unitedin last 9 games.
    Crusaders have conceded:
    crusaders-belfastin 20 of last 22 away games.
    crusaders-belfastin 17 of last 19 away games (Premiership).
    crusaders-belfastin 15 of last 16 games.
    crusaders-belfastin 11 of last 12 games (Premiership).
    Ballymena United will score goal
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    Ballymena United have scored under 2.5 goals:
    ballymena-unitedin last 20 home games (Premiership).
    ballymena-unitedin last 19 home games.
    ballymena-unitedin last 9 games (Premiership).
    ballymena-unitedin last 8 games.
    Ballymena United Total goals Under (2,5)
    -227
    Over 2.5 goals scored:
    crusaders-belfastin 14 of last 16 Crusaders games.
    crusaders-belfastin 11 of last 12 Crusaders games (Premiership).
    Total goals Over (2,5)
    -182
    Under 3.5 goals scored:
    ballymena-unitedin last 9 Ballymena United home games (Premiership).
    Total goals Under (3,5)
    -147

    Comparison of Teams Stats

    10 matches
    4 - Wins
    3 - Draws
    3 - Losses
    Wins - 4
    Draws - 0
    Losses - 6
    10 matches
    Scored - 18
    Conceded - 12
    +6
    -8
    11 - Scored
    19 - Conceded
    4
    Wins
    4
    3
    Draws
    0
    3
    Losses
    6
    Goal difference
    18
    Scored
    11
    12
    Conceded
    19
    3
    Average total per match
    3
    1.8
    Goals scored per match on average
    1.1
    1.2
    Goals conceded per match on average
    1.9
    5
    Both teams scored
    5
    50'
    Minutes / Goal scored
    82'
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