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Crusaders - Ballymena United prediction

Match predictions

After uncovering the full review for this game, we can confidently say that the Crusaders vs Ballymena United prediction is precise. With facts and data-driven analysis, it is clear that the Total - Under (2.5) will be the most successful wager choice for this event.

25/04/2026

Crusaders Crusaders
10:00
Ballymena United Ballymena United
Bet: Total - Under (2.5)
Odds: 1.95

Coefficients at the time of publication of the forecast 25.04.2026 19:43

Match preview

The upcoming Northern Ireland Premiership tournament includes a match between Crusaders and Ballymena United which will take place on 25.04 at 10:00. Sports bettors can find handy tips for this match by using the statistical analysis and predictions of the teams.

H2H and previous results

In total, teams have faced off in 50 matches with each other. The most recent game took place on 17.02.26, with a final score of 2:0. Crusaders won 31 of the games, while Ballymena United was successful in 11 of the matches. Additionally, there were 8 matches where the teams ended without a winner. Ultimately, the two teams have a difference of 95-55 goals.

H2H Statistics

Crusaders Crusaders
Ballymena United Ballymena United
62%
16%
22%
31 wins 8 draws 11 wins

Comparison stat

Get the latest details on the past 10 matches between Crusaders and Ballymena United, including the number of wins, draws, losses, goals scored, and goals given up.

Crusaders Crusaders
Ballymena United Ballymena United
10 Matches

2 - Wins

2 - Draws

6 - Loses

Goal Difference

-13

10

23

Scored

Conceded

-2

12

14

10 Matches

Wins - 2

Draws - 5

Loses - 3

1
Goals scored per match
1.2
2.3
Goals conceded per match
1.4
27.3
Minutes/Goal scored
34.6
3.3
Match goals average
2.6
33
Goals Scored
26

Crusaders review

So far this season, the Crusaders has played 10 matches, with 2 wins, 6 losses, and 2 draws. At home, they have 2 wins. This record has put the team in 11 place in the league. Crusaders has scored 13 goals and conceded 15 on average per match at their home stadium, making their goal difference -2. The average number of goals they have scored in their home matches is 32.1. Also, 40% of their home games have seen both teams score 4, and it takes Crusaders 32.1 minutes on average to score a goal in their matches at home.
demonstrates a stable recovery of his performance.
Top scorers are:

Ballymena United review

In this season's Premiership tournament, the Ballymena United played 10 games. Out of these away matches, the club won 2, in total winning 2, losing 3 and drawing 5. Ballymena United scored 11 goals and conceded 19, resulting in a goal difference of -8. The team is currently in the 10 position in the table. On average, 30 goals are scored in each of Ballymena United's away matches. In 6 matches both teams scored, which is 60%. Ballymena United players take approximately 30 minutes to score away.
continues to show a good game.
Players with the greatest scores is: .

Standings

# Team G Pts W D L G
10 Ballymena United Ballymena United 33 34 9 7 17 39:50
11 Crusaders Crusaders 33 26 7 5 21 38:72

Standings tracker

Crusaders Crusaders
Ballymena United Ballymena United
11 Position 10
33 Round 33
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Prematch stats

Crusaders Crusaders
Ballymena United Ballymena United
10 Matches

2 - Wins

2 - Draws

6 - Loses

Goal Difference

-13

10

23

Scored

Conceded

-2

12

14

10 Matches

Wins - 2

Draws - 5

Loses - 3

1
Goals scored per match
1.2
2.3
Goals conceded per match
1.4
27.3
Minutes/Goal scored
34.6
3.3
Match goals average
2.6
33
Goals Scored
26

Scored

Crusaders Crusaders is +3% Better in terms of Goals scored.
Crusaders CRU
1.22 Goals / match
Ballymena United BAL
1.19 Goals / match
Scored per game
Crusaders CRU Ballymena United BAL
Over 0.5
62%
70%
Over 1.5
41%
38%
Over 2.5
14%
8%
Over 3.5
5%
3%
Failed to score
38%
30%
Scored 1st/2nd Half
Crusaders CRU Ballymena United BAL
Scored in 1H
41%
41%
Scored in 2H
51%
57%
Scored in both halves
30%
27%
Scored average 1H
0.62
0.43
Scored average 2H
0.59
0.76

Statistics of Crusaders matches and Ballymena United matches within the tournament Premiership.

Conceded

Ballymena United Ballymena United is +44% Better in terms of Conceded goals.
Crusaders CRU
2.14 Conceded / match
Ballymena United BAL
1.49 Conceded / match
Conceded / game
Crusaders CRU Ballymena United BAL
Over 0.5
84%
81%
Over 1.5
57%
59%
Over 2.5
32%
8%
Over 3.5
27%
0%
Clean sheets
16%
19%
Conceded / game
Crusaders CRU Ballymena United BAL
1H Clean sheet
41%
41%
2H Clean sheet
35%
43%
Conceded in both halves
41%
35%
Conceded average 1H
0.84
0.78
Conceded average 2H
1.3
0.7

Statistics of Crusaders matches and Ballymena United matches within the tournament Premiership.

Goals handicap

Full time
Handicap
Crusaders CRU Ballymena United BAL
+2.5
54%
78%
+1.5
62%
73%
+0.5
41%
51%
-0.5
24%
27%
-1.5
16%
14%
-2.5
8%
3%
1st Half
Handicap
Crusaders CRU Ballymena United BAL
+1.5
92%
84%
+0.5
49%
59%
-0.5
30%
19%
-1.5
8%
3%
2nd Half
Handicap
Crusaders CRU Ballymena United BAL
+1.5
70%
92%
+0.5
57%
73%
-0.5
27%
30%
-1.5
0%
11%

Goals by Time Period

Crusaders Crusaders
10 mins
Total goals
Scored
Conceded
0 - 10 mins
10%
5%
12%
11 - 20 mins
3%
5%
2%
21 - 30 mins
11%
21%
7%
31 - 40 mins
10%
11%
12%
41 - 50 mins
10%
21%
7%
51 - 60 mins
11%
16%
10%
61 - 70 mins
10%
0%
14%
71 - 80 mins
13%
5%
17%
81 - 90+ mins
22%
16%
19%
Ballymena United Ballymena United
10 mins
Total goals
Scored
Conceded
0 - 10 mins
14%
7%
18%
11 - 20 mins
6%
7%
5%
21 - 30 mins
6%
7%
5%
31 - 40 mins
8%
7%
9%
41 - 50 mins
14%
7%
23%
51 - 60 mins
8%
14%
5%
61 - 70 mins
22%
36%
14%
71 - 80 mins
14%
14%
14%
81 - 90+ mins
8%
1%
7%
Crusaders Crusaders
15 mins
Total goals
Scored
Conceded
0 - 15 mins
11%
5%
14%
16 - 30 mins
13%
26%
7%
31 - 45 mins
13%
21%
14%
46 - 60 mins
16%
26%
14%
61 - 75 mins
16%
5%
21%
76 - 90+ mins
31%
17%
30%
Ballymena United Crusaders
15 mins
Total goals
Scored
Conceded
0 - 15 mins
17%
14%
18%
16 - 30 mins
8%
7%
9%
31 - 45 mins
17%
14%
18%
46 - 60 mins
17%
14%
18%
61 - 75 mins
25%
50%
14%
76 - 90+ mins
16%
1%
23%

Result by half

1st Half
Win%
30%
19%
Draw%
19%
41%
Loss%
51%
40%
2nd Half
Win%
27%
30%
Draw%
30%
43%
Loss%
43%
27%

First goal

16%
14%

Statistics on the percentage of matches, where Crusaders and Ballymena United scored first in the Premiership of the 2025/2026 season

Cards statistics

Cards per match
Total cards / match
Crusaders CRU Ballymena United BAL
4
2
2

Total cards per match for Crusaders and Ballymena United at the tournament Premiership in 2025/2026 season.

Total Cards
Over 1.5
68%
62%
65%
Over 2.5
51%
46%
48%
Over 3.5
46%
38%
42%
Over 4.5
24%
35%
29%
Over 5.5
19%
27%
23%
Over 6.5
14%
16%
15%
Over 7.5
5%
14%
9%
Team Cards
Over 0.5
68%
59%
63%
Over 1.5
51%
35%
43%
Over 2.5
24%
32%
28%
Over 3.5
14%
19%
16%
Over 4.5
8%
8%
8%
Cards Against Team
Cards Against Team
Crusaders CRU Ballymena United BAL Average
Over 0.5
62%
57%
59%
Over 1.5
41%
43%
42%
Over 2.5
16%
27%
21%
Over 3.5
3%
16%
9%
Over 4.5
3%
8%
5%

Trends

Crusaders

6 / 10 of last matches Crusaders in all competitions, at least one team did not score

Crusaders

6 / 10 of last matches Crusaders in Premiership, at least one team has not scored

Crusaders Ballymena United

5 / 10 of the last matches between the teams, at least one of the teams did not score

Ballymena United

3 / 10 of last matches Ballymena United in all competitions, at least one team did not score

Ballymena United

3 / 10 of last matches Ballymena United in Premiership, at least one team has not scored

Crusaders

4 / 10 of last matches in all competitions Crusaders did not lose

Crusaders

4 / 10 of last matches in Premiership Crusaders did not lose

Ballymena United

7 / 10 of the last matches between the teams ended in a victory Ballymena United

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