Crusaders vs Ballymena Prediction 25 April 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 these teams took place on 17 February 2026, ending with a score of 2:0. Here's a comparative breakdown of that encounter (home team - Ballymena United):

    • yellow cards: 0 vs 0.

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

    • played 56 matches;
    • number of wins for the home team - 36, for the away team - 12, draws - 8;
    • number of goals - 110 against 60;
    • average total in the 1st half - 1.34, in the 2nd half - 1.7;
    • average total goals in the match - 3.04.

    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
    -
    -
    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
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    -
    7
    1
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    Crusaders Team Overview

    The team's last official match took place on 18 April 2026 as part of the Premiership tournament (home team - Glenavon, away team - Crusaders). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:1.

    Here are the game statistics (Crusaders vs Glenavon):

    • ball possession: 47% vs 53%;
    • corner kicks: 3 vs 8;
    • yellow cards: 4 vs 2;
    • shots on target: 3 vs 3.
    🏆Throughout the Premiership season, the team Crusaders has engaged in 33 fixtures, resulting in:
    • 7 wins,
    • 21 losses,
    • 5 draws.

    📈Currently, Crusaders stands at a mid-tier position within the Premiership standings, with a win percentage of 24% and a loss percentage of 59%.

    ⚽️Crusaders has scored a total of 38 goals. On the defensive end, Crusaders has allowed 79 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
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    1
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    -
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    1
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    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
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    Ballymena United Team Overview

    The away team played their last official match on 18 April 2026 as part of the Premiership tournament (home team - Ballymena United, away - Portadown). The match ended with a score of 1:2.

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

    • ball possession: 60% vs 40%;
    • corner kicks: 6 vs 4;
    • yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
    • shots on target: 3 vs 2.
    🏆Throughout the Premiership season, the team Ballymena United has engaged in 33 fixtures, resulting in:
    • 9 wins,
    • 17 losses,
    • 7 draws.

    📈Currently, Ballymena United stands at a mid-tier position within the Premiership standings, with a win percentage of 27% and a loss percentage of 49%.

    ⚽Ballymena United has scored a total of 39 goals. On the defensive end has allowed 55 goals over the season.

    Match Results: Ballymena United

    Last matches
    21.08.26
    Premiership
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    Glentoran
    Glentoran
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    -
    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
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    -
    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
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    1
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    6
    16
    10
    0
    0
    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 - 56;
    • First-half wins at home for hosts - 13; for visitors away - 2; number of draws - 14;
    • Average first-half total: 1.34;
    • Today's home team scores on average 0.95, while the visitors net 0.39.

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

    • matches played in the tournament: 18 vs 18;
    • wins: 4 (22.22%) vs 3 (16.67%);
    • losses: 11 (61.11%) vs 7 (38.89%);
    • draws: 3 (16.67%) vs 8 (44.44%);
    • Average goals scored: 1.61 vs 1.06;
    • Average goals conceded: 1 vs 0.67.

    Last 10 Matches (Overall):

    • wins: 1 vs 1;
    • losses: 4 vs 4;
    • draws: 5 vs 5;
    • Average first-half total: 1.1 (scored - 0.5, conceded - 0.6) vs 1.1 (scored - 0.3, conceded - 0.8).
    Trends
    • Ballymena United conceded in the 1st half in last 6 away games.
    • Ballymena United conceded in the 1st half in last 5 away games (Premiership).
    👉Prediction: 1st half, Crusaders to score goal (odds: 2.6)

    Prediction on the outcome

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 56;
    • home team wins - 36, away team wins - 12, draws - 8.

    Statistics: Crusaders vs Ballymena United

    • matches played in the tournament: 33 vs 33;
    • wins: 9 vs 10;
    • win percentage: 24% vs 27%;
    • losses: 22 vs 18;
    • draws: 6 vs 9.

    Last 10 matches:

    • wins: 2 vs 2;
    • losses: 6 vs 3;
    • draws: 2 vs 5.
    👉Prediction: Crusaders Handicap (+1) (odds: 1.7)

    Prediction on the over/under

    H2H

    • today's home team scores on average - 1.96, the guests - 1.07;
    • average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.04;
    • both teams scored: overall - 30; at the home team's field - 17.

    Statistics: Crusaders vs Ballymena United

    • average total in the tournament: 3.35 vs 2.68;
    • average total goals scored: 1.22 vs 1.19;
    • average total in the 1st half: 0.62 vs 0.43;
    • average total in the 2nd half: 0.59 vs 0.76;
    • Crusaders: average total at home in the tournament -  1.28;
    • Ballymena United: average total away in the tournament - 1.17;
    • last 10 matches (average total): 1 (home - 1.25) vs 1.2 (away - 1.67).
    Trends
    • Crusaders have scored under 1.5 goals in 7 of last 8 games (Premiership).
    👉Prediction: Crusaders Total goals Under (1,5) (odds: 1.24)

    Prediction on BTTS

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 56;
    • both teams scored all-time - 30 times;
    • on the home team’s field - 17 times.

    Statistics: Crusaders vs Ballymena United

    • number of matches played in the tournament: 33 vs 33;
    • number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 18 vs 20;
    • number of BTTS matches for Crusaders at home - 8 (44%);
    • number of BTTS matches for Ballymena United away - 10 (56%).

    Last 10 matches:

    • number of BTTS matches: 4 vs 7;
    • BTTS matches for Crusaders at home - 1 (25%);
    • BTTS matches for Ballymena United away - 2 (67%).
    Trends
    • Ballymena United have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 games (Premiership).
    👉Prediction: Both Teams To Score (Yes) (odds: 1.72)

    Correct score prediction

    Statistics of frequent results (current season):

    • most common score in the tournament: 1:0 (22/222, 9.9%);
    • Crusaders at home most often finish matches: 0:1 (3/18, 16.7%);
    • Ballymena United away most often play: 2:0 (4/18, 22.2%).

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

    1:1 - 10.62% (odds 6.75)
    1:2 - 10.11% (odds 7)
    0:1 - 9.51% (odds 7.1)

    Editorial Prediction

    Key statistics:
    • Ballymena United have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 games (Premiership).

    Both Teams To Score (Yes)
    Published: 23/04/2026, 14:25

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    Betting Tips: Crusaders - Ballymena United

    Crusaders have not won:
    crusaders-belfastin 6 of last 7 home games (Premiership).
    Ballymena United will not lose
    Everygame
    -1111
    Ballymena United have not won:
    ballymena-unitedin 9 of last 10 away games.
    ballymena-unitedin 8 of last 9 away games (Premiership).
    Crusaders will not lose
    Everygame
    +200
    Under 4.5 goals scored:
    crusaders-belfastin 11 of last 12 Crusaders home games (Premiership).
    crusaders-belfastin 6 of last 7 Crusaders games (Premiership).
    ballymena-unitedin 23 of last 24 Ballymena United games.
    ballymena-unitedin 21 of last 22 Ballymena United games (Premiership).
    ballymena-unitedin 9 of last 10 Ballymena United away games.
    ballymena-unitedin 8 of last 9 Ballymena United away games (Premiership).
    Total goals Under (4,5)
    -500
    Ballymena United have scored under 2.5 goals:
    ballymena-unitedin 25 of last 26 games.
    ballymena-unitedin 21 of last 22 games (Premiership).
    ballymena-unitedin 9 of last 10 away games.
    ballymena-unitedin 8 of last 9 away games (Premiership).
    Ballymena United Total goals Under (2,5)
    Everygame
    -167
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    Crusaders - Ballymena 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
    7 - Wins
    1 - Draw
    2 - Loses
    Wins - 3
    Draws - 3
    Loses - 4
    10 matches
    Scored - 20
    Conceded - 18
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    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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