Ballymena vs Crusaders Prediction 22 November 2025

    🔊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 15:00. 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

    The last official encounter between the teams took place on 20 September 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 1:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Crusaders):

    • ball possession percentage: 46% vs 54%;
    • corner kicks: 7 vs 1;
    • fouls: 0 vs 0;
    • yellow cards: 2 vs 5;
    • shots on target: 3 vs 3.

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

    • played 54 matches;
    • number of wins for the home team - 11, for the away team - 36, draws - 7;
    • number of goals - 56 against 108;
    • average total in the 1st half - 1.33, in the 2nd half - 1.7;
    • average total goals in the match - 3.04.

    Head-to-head statistics Ballymena - Crusaders

    21%
    12 Wins
    14%
    8 Draws
    66%
    38 Wins
    Total games
    58
    Total Goals Avg
    3.07
    Both teams scored
    55%
    1.09
    Total average
    1.98
    0.45
    Yellow cards
    0.48
    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
    -
    -
    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
    -
    -
    1
    1
    20.09.25
    Premiership
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    -
    -
    7
    1
    0
    0
    2
    5
    1
    1
    0
    0
    1
    1
    -
    -
    7
    1
    0
    0
    2
    5
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    Ballymena United Team Overview

    The team's last official match took place on 8 November 2025 as part of the Premiership tournament (home team - Bangor, away team - Ballymena United). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:3.

    Here are the game statistics (Ballymena United vs Bangor):

    • ball possession: 48% vs 52%;
    • corner kicks: 5 vs 4;
    • yellow cards: 0 vs 0;
    • shots on target: 3 vs 3.
    🏆Throughout the Premiership season, the team Ballymena United has engaged in 15 fixtures, resulting in:
    • 6 wins,
    • 8 losses,
    • 1 draws.

    📈Currently, Ballymena United stands at a mid-tier position within the Premiership standings, with a win percentage of 40% and a loss percentage of 53%.

    ⚽️Ballymena United has scored a total of 19 goals. On the defensive end, Ballymena United has allowed 22 goals over the season.

    Match Results: Ballymena United

    Last matches
    21.08.26
    Premiership
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    Glentoran
    Glentoran
    -
    -
    5
    9
    6
    19
    1
    3
    0
    2
    0
    0
    0
    2
    -
    -
    5
    9
    6
    19
    1
    3
    L
    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
    L
    08.08.26
    Premiership
    Linfield
    Linfield
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    -
    -
    7
    3
    8
    10
    0
    0
    0
    3
    0
    1
    0
    2
    -
    -
    7
    3
    8
    10
    0
    0
    W
    01.08.26
    Club Friendly Games
    Glenavon
    Glenavon
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    -
    -
    5
    6
    16
    10
    0
    0
    1
    1
    1
    0
    0
    1
    -
    -
    5
    6
    16
    10
    0
    0
    D
    01.08.26
    Club Friendly Games
    Annagh United
    Annagh United
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    -
    -
    5
    8
    14
    5
    0
    0
    2
    2
    0
    1
    2
    1
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    8
    14
    5
    0
    0
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    Crusaders Team Overview

    The away team played their last official match on 15 November 2025 as part of the Premiership tournament (home team - Crusaders, away - Glenavon). The match ended with a score of 4:1.

    Here are the game statistics (Crusaders vs Glenavon):

    • ball possession: 52% vs 48%;
    • corner kicks: 5 vs 8;
    • yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
    • shots on target: 7 vs 4.
    🏆Throughout the Premiership season, the team Crusaders has engaged in 14 fixtures, resulting in:
    • 5 wins,
    • 8 losses,
    • 1 draws.

    📈Currently, Crusaders stands at a mid-tier position within the Premiership standings, with a win percentage of 36% and a loss percentage of 57%.

    ⚽Crusaders has scored a total of 22 goals. On the defensive end has allowed 27 goals over the season.

    Match Results: Crusaders

    Last matches
    22.08.26
    Premiership
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    Portadown
    Portadown
    1
    -
    -
    3
    3
    8
    12
    0
    2
    3
    2
    2
    0
    1
    2
    -
    -
    3
    3
    8
    12
    0
    2
    W
    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
    W
    07.08.26
    Premiership
    Cliftonville
    Cliftonville
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    -
    -
    1
    1
    7
    13
    1
    2
    2
    1
    1
    0
    1
    1
    -
    -
    1
    1
    7
    13
    1
    2
    L
    01.08.26
    Club Friendly Games
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    Dundela
    Dundela
    -
    -
    4
    5
    -
    -
    0
    0
    2
    0
    1
    0
    1
    0
    -
    -
    4
    5
    -
    -
    0
    0
    W
    28.07.26
    Club Friendly Games
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    Newington Yc
    Newington Yc
    -
    -
    1
    8
    -
    -
    0
    1
    1
    1
    1
    0
    0
    1
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    1
    8
    -
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    1
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    Prediction on the outcome

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 54;
    • home team wins - 11, away team wins - 36, draws - 7.

    Statistics: Ballymena United vs Crusaders

    • matches played in the tournament: 15 vs 14;
    • wins: 6 vs 5;
    • win percentage: 40% vs 36%;
    • losses: 8 vs 8;
    • draws: 1 vs 1.

    Last 10 matches:

    • wins: 4 vs 4;
    • losses: 5 vs 5;
    • draws: 1 vs 1.
    Trends
    • Crusaders won with a +1.5 handicap in 8 of last 9 games.
    • Crusaders won with a +1.5 handicap in 6 of last 7 games (Premiership).
    👉Prediction: Crusaders Handicap (+1,5) (odds: 1.27)

    Prediction on the over/under

    H2H

    • today's home team scores on average - 1.04, the guests - 2;
    • average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.04;
    • both teams scored: overall - 29; at the home team's field - 11.

    Statistics: Ballymena United vs Crusaders

    • average total in the tournament: 2.73 vs 3.5;
    • average total goals scored: 1.27 vs 1.57;
    • average total in the 1st half: 0.47 vs 0.79;
    • average total in the 2nd half: 0.8 vs 0.79;
    • Ballymena United: average total at home in the tournament -  1;
    • Crusaders: average total away in the tournament - 1.5;
    • last 10 matches (average total): 1.2 (home - 1) vs 1.6 (away - 1).
    Trends
    • Ballymena United have conceded in last 8 games (Premiership).
    • Crusaders have scored in 8 of last 9 games.
    👉Prediction: Crusaders will score goal (odds: 1.34)

    Prediction on BTTS

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 54;
    • both teams scored all-time - 29 times;
    • on the home team’s field - 11 times.

    Statistics: Ballymena United vs Crusaders

    • number of matches played in the tournament: 15 vs 14;
    • number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 6 vs 8;
    • number of BTTS matches for Ballymena United at home - 1 (17%);
    • number of BTTS matches for Crusaders away - 4 (50%).

    Last 10 matches:

    • number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 7;
    • BTTS matches for Ballymena United at home - 1 (20%);
    • BTTS matches for Crusaders away - 3 (50%).
    Trends
    • Crusaders have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 games.
    👉Prediction: Both Teams To Score (Yes) (odds: 1.68)

    Editorial Prediction

    Key statistics:
    • Crusaders have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 games.

    Both Teams To Score (Yes)
    Published: 20/11/2025, 15:24

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    Betting Tips: Ballymena United - Crusaders

    Ballymena United have drawn in the 2nd half:
    ballymena-unitedin 6 of last 7 home games.
    ballymena-unitedin last 5 home games (Premiership).
    2nd Half Draw
    Everygame
    +145
    Over 1.5 goals scored:
    ballymena-unitedin 20 of last 21 Ballymena United games (Premiership).
    ballymena-unitedin 9 of last 10 Ballymena United games.
    ballymena-unitedin 7 of last 8 Ballymena United home games (Premiership).
    crusaders-belfastin last 16 Crusaders games.
    crusaders-belfastin last 14 Crusaders games (Premiership).
    crusaders-belfastin last 9 Crusaders away games.
    crusaders-belfastin last 8 Crusaders away games (Premiership).
    Total goals Over (1,5)
    Everygame
    -400
    Ballymena United have conceded:
    ballymena-unitedin last 8 games (Premiership).
    Crusaders have scored:
    crusaders-belfastin 8 of last 9 games.
    Crusaders will score goal
    Everygame
    -278
    Under 3.5 goals scored:
    ballymena-unitedin 6 of last 7 Ballymena United home games.
    crusaders-belfastin 6 of last 7 Crusaders away games (Premiership).
    crusaders-belfastin last 5 Crusaders away games.
    Total goals Under (3,5)
    Everygame
    -278
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    Ballymena - Crusaders Table position

    Premiership 25/26
    gWDLGDPForm
    8.
    Bangor
    Bangor
    331061738-5736
    9.
    Portadown
    Portadown
    331131936-5736
    10.
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    33971739-5034
    11.
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    33752138-7226
    12.
    Glenavon
    Glenavon
    33812433-6325

    Comparison of Teams Stats

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