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Round 12

Ballymena United vs Crusaders FC Prediction & Betting Tips

Ballymena Showgrounds, Ballymena

Our prediction: Draw (35%); over 2.5; Both teams to score: Yes.

Best Bet
Our #1 Pick
Double Chance
Home/Draw
70%
Confidence

Betting Tips

35%
35%
30%
Ballymena United Draw Crusaders FC
Match Result
Ballymena United
Bet
35%
Total Goals
Over 2.5
Bet
50%
Both Teams Score
Yes
Bet
60%
Double Chance
Home/Draw
Bet
70%
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Expert Analysis

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Key Statistics

3
3 Draws
14
2.55 Avg Goals
50% BTTS
50% Over 2.5
15 Aug 2026 Crusaders FC 2-1 Ballymena United
25 Apr 2026 Crusaders FC 3-2 Ballymena United
17 Feb 2026 Ballymena United 2-0 Crusaders FC
22 Nov 2025 Ballymena United 2-2 Crusaders FC
20 Sep 2025 Crusaders FC 1-1 Ballymena United
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who will win Ballymena United vs Crusaders FC?
Our model predicts Ballymena United with 35% confidence based on current form, head-to-head record and statistical analysis.
How many goals will Ballymena United vs Crusaders FC have?
We expect Over 2.5 goals (50% confidence), based on both teams scoring and defensive records.
Will both teams score in Ballymena United vs Crusaders FC?
Both teams to score: Yes (60% confidence).
Is the double chance 1X a good bet for Ballymena United vs Crusaders FC?
Our double chance pick is 1X with 70% confidence — it covers two outcomes for lower risk.
When and where is Ballymena United vs Crusaders FC played?
Ballymena United vs Crusaders FC takes place on 17 Oct 2026 at Ballymena Showgrounds.

Additional Information

# Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts Form
1 Coleraine FC 9 7 1 1 19 8 +11 22
2 Linfield 9 7 1 1 12 6 +6 22
3 Larne 6 5 1 0 12 3 +9 16
4 Crusaders FC 9 5 0 4 15 14 +1 15
5 Glentoran 9 4 1 4 13 10 +3 13
6 Dungannon Swifts 8 4 1 3 9 8 +1 13
7 Cliftonville FC 9 4 0 5 12 11 +1 12
8 Carrick Rangers 9 3 1 5 11 15 -4 10
9 Ballymena United 8 2 3 3 12 11 +1 9
10 Limavady United 8 3 0 5 7 11 -4 9
11 Bangor 9 1 2 6 8 19 -11 5
12 Portadown 9 0 1 8 5 19 -14 1
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Detailed Form & Recent Matches

Ballymena United
WDDLD
10Played
2Wins
3Draws
5Losses
Points/Game0.9
Win %20%
Goals/Game3.1
Scored Avg1.5
Conceded Avg1.6
BTTS70%
Clean Sheets20%
Failed to Score10%

Recent Matches

26 SepWvs Portadown2-0
19 SepDat Dungannon Swifts1-1
15 SepDvs Carrick Rangers1-1
11 SepLat Coleraine FC2-3
5 SepDat Bangor2-2
Crusaders FC
WLWLL
10Played
6Wins
0Draws
4Losses
Points/Game1.8
Win %60%
Goals/Game3.4
Scored Avg1.8
Conceded Avg1.6
BTTS80%
Clean Sheets10%
Failed to Score10%

Recent Matches

26 SepWvs Bangor2-1
19 SepLat Linfield0-1
15 SepWvs Dungannon Swifts3-0
12 SepLvs Limavady United1-2
5 SepLat Coleraine FC1-4

Head to Head History

Betting Statistics

MetricValue
Total Matches20
Average Goals2.55
BTTS50%
Over 2.5 Goals50%
Over 1.5 Goals65%

Goals by Team

TeamTotalAverage
Ballymena United180.9 per game
Crusaders FC331.65 per game

Clean Sheets

TeamClean Sheets
Ballymena United4 (20%)
Crusaders FC7 (35%)
15 Aug 2026 Premiership Crusaders FC 2-1 Ballymena United
25 Apr 2026 Premiership Crusaders FC 3-2 Ballymena United
17 Feb 2026 Premiership Ballymena United 2-0 Crusaders FC
22 Nov 2025 Premiership Ballymena United 2-2 Crusaders FC
20 Sep 2025 Premiership Crusaders FC 1-1 Ballymena United
15 Feb 2025 Premiership Crusaders FC 3-1 Ballymena United
26 Oct 2024 Premiership Crusaders FC 1-0 Ballymena United
20 Aug 2024 Premiership Ballymena United 0-1 Crusaders FC
9 Mar 2024 Premiership Ballymena United 2-4 Crusaders FC
13 Oct 2023 Premiership Crusaders FC 1-0 Ballymena United
11 Aug 2023 Premiership Ballymena United 1-2 Crusaders FC
25 Feb 2023 Premiership Ballymena United 0-0 Crusaders FC
14 Nov 2022 Premiership Crusaders FC 0-1 Ballymena United
23 Sep 2022 Premiership Crusaders FC 3-0 Ballymena United
15 Mar 2022 Premiership Crusaders FC 2-1 Ballymena United
27 Nov 2021 Premiership Ballymena United 2-0 Crusaders FC
9 Oct 2021 Premiership Ballymena United 0-1 Crusaders FC
2 Apr 2021 Premiership Ballymena United 0-1 Crusaders FC
20 Feb 2021 Premiership Crusaders FC 2-1 Ballymena United
7 Nov 2020 Premiership Ballymena United 1-4 Crusaders FC

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