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Crusaders - Ballymena United 25.04.2026 prediction

Match prediction

We collected all the available Crusaders and Ballymena United data, and based on their analysis, both teams will do their best on the field to win the match. But still, we found a bet which can be completely beneficial. Our prediction for Crusaders Ballymena United - Total - Under (2.5).

25/04/2026

Crusaders

10:00

Ballymena United

Bet:Total - Under (2.5)

Odds:1.95

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

Match preview

The upcoming Northern Ireland tournament, Premiership, includes a scheduled match between Crusaders and Ballymena United. The game is set to commence on 25.04 at 10:00. Sports bettors are invited to explore detailed betting tips for both Crusaders and Ballymena United through the comprehensive analysis of team statistics and match predictions that follow.

H2H and previous results

In total, 50 games have been played between the teams. The most recent encounter occurred on 17.02.26, with a final score of 2:0. Crusaders emerged victorious in 31 of the matches, while Ballymena United won 11 of the meetings. Additionally, there were instances where the teams played to a draw, resulting in 8 tied games. Therefore, based on these statistics, there is a goal difference of 95-55 between the two teams.

Head To Head

Wins
Draws
Wins
2
2
1

Comparison stat

On this website, without registering, you can find out the exact statistics of the Crusaders and Ballymena United teams for the last ten matches played. For example, you can follow the number of wins, losses, and draws, as well as team statistics such as goals conceded.

10
Matches
10
2
Wins
2
2
Draws
5
6
Loses
3
10
Scored
12
23
Conceded
14
-13
Goal difference
-2
4
Match goals average
7
1
Goals scored per match
1.2
2.3
Goals conceded per match
1.4
3.3
Both teams scored
2.6
27.3'
Minutes/Goal scored
34.6'

Crusaders review

Throughout the current Premiership season, Crusaders has played 10 games. The club has recorded 2 victories, 6 losses, and 2 draws, including 2 wins at home. These WDL statistics have led the team to 11 place in the standings. On average, Crusaders has scored 13 goals and conceded 15 goals per game, with a goal difference of -2. When playing at home, Crusaders typically scores an average of 32.1 goals per game. 4 matches at Crusaders's home stadium have seen both teams score, accounting for 40% of their home matches. It takes Crusaders an average of 32.1 minutes to score a goal at their home stadium.

Ballymena United review

In the current Premiership season, Ballymena United has played 10 games. The club has won 2 of its away matches and, in total, has secured 2 wins, 3 losses, and 5 draws. The team has scored 11 goals and conceded 19 goals, resulting in a goal difference of -8. Currently, Ballymena United is in 10 place in the standings. On average, Ballymena United's away matches see approximately 30 goals scored by both teams. In Ballymena United's away matches, both teams have scored in 6 games, which accounts for 60% of their away matches. It takes Ballymena United players around 30 minutes of game time to score an away goal.

Standings

Team G W D L S C Pt
10. Ballymena United
33 9 7 17 39 50 34
11. Crusaders
33 7 5 21 38 72 26

Who will win?

Crusaders
CRU - %
Ballymena United
BAL - %
draws - %

Will both teams score?

Yes - 50%
No - 50%

Who will score first?

Crusaders
CRU - 33%
Ballymena United
BAL - 33%
No goal - 34%

Prematch stats

10
Matches
10
2
Wins
2
2
Draws
5
6
Loses
3
10
Scored
12
23
Conceded
14
-13
Goal difference
-2
4
Match goals average
7
1
Goals scored per match
1.2
2.3
Goals conceded per match
1.4
3.3
Both teams scored
2.6
27.3'
Minutes/Goal scored
34.6'

Game Result

Full time
1st Half / 2nd Half
Win %
28%
24%
Draw %
24%
42%
Loss %
48%
34%
1h/2h wdl
Crusaders CRU Ballymena United BAL
Win % 1st Half
30%
19%
Win % 2nd Half
27%
30%
Draw % 1st Half
19%
41%
Draw % 2nd Half
30%
43%
Loss % 1st Half
51%
40%
Loss % 2nd Half
43%
27%

Goals scored

Crusaders Crusaders is +3% Better in terms of Scored goals.
Crusaders CRU 1.22
Goals / match
Ballymena United BAL 1.19
Goals / match
Full time
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%
Over 4.5
0%
0%
Failed To Score
38%
30%
1st Half
Scored 1st Half
Crusaders CRU Ballymena United BAL
Over 0.5
41%
41%
Over 1.5
16%
3%
Over 2.5
5%
0%
Over 3.5
0%
0%
Scored Average 1H
0.62%
0.43%
2nd Half
Scored 2nd Half
Crusaders CRU Ballymena United BAL
Over 0.5
51%
57%
Over 1.5
8%
19%
Over 2.5
0%
0%
Over 3.5
0%
0%
Scored Average 2H
0.59%
0.76%

Score 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

Goals Time

Crusaders CRU
Ballymena United BAL
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%
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%
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%
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%

Goals Handicap

Full time
1st half/2nd half
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%
Handicap
Crusaders CRU Ballymena United BAL
+1.5 1H
92%
84%
+1.5 2H
70%
92%
+0.5 1H
49%
59%
+ 0.5 2H
57%
73%
-0.5 1H
30%
19%
-0.5 2H
27%
30%
-1.5 1H
8%
3%
-1.5 2H
0%
11%

Goals Conceded

Crusaders Ballymena United is +44% Better in terms of Conceded goals.
Crusaders CRU 2.14
Conceded / match
Ballymena United BAL 1.49
Conceded / match
Full time
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%
1st Half
Conceded 1nd Half
Crusaders CRU Ballymena United BAL
Over 0.5
59%
59%
Over 1.5
22%%
19%
Over 2.5
3%
0%
1H Clean Sheet
41%
41%
Conceded Average 1H
0.84%
0.78%
2nd Half
conceded 2nd Half
Crusaders CRU Ballymena United BAL
Over 0.5
65%
57%
Over 1.5
35%%
11%
Over 2.5
19%
3%
2H Clean Sheet
35%
43%
Conceded Average 2H
1.3%
0.7%

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

Cards Stats

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
Team Cards/Cards Against
Total Cards
Crusaders CRU Ballymena United BAL
Average
Over 2.5
51%
46%
48%
Over 3.5
46%
38%
42%
Over 4.5
24%
35%
65%
Over 5.5
19%
27%
23%
Over 6.5
14%
16%
15%
Team Cards
Crusaders CRU Ballymena United BAL
Average
Over 0.5
68%
59%
63%
Over 1.5
51%
35%
43%
Over 2.5
24%
32%
28%
Over 3.5
14%
19%
16%
Cards Against
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%

Betting tips

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

Bet:Both team to score - No

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

Bet:Double chance - 1X

Crusaders

6 / 10 of her last matches Crusaders in all competitions ended in defeat

Crusaders

6 / 10 of last matches Crusaders in Premiership ended in defeat

Ballymena United

2 / 10 of last matches Ballymena United in all tournaments ended with her victory

Ballymena United

2 / 10 of last matches Ballymena United in Premiership ended with her victory

Ballymena United

1 / 10 of last matches between the teams ended in victory Ballymena United

Bet:1x2 - W2

Crusaders

8 / 10 of last matches in all competitions Crusaders did not draw

Crusaders

8 / 10 of last matches in Premiership Crusaders did not draw

Crusaders Ballymena United

8 / 10 of the last matches between the teams ended in a win

Ballymena United

5 / 10 of last matches in all competitions Ballymena United did not draw

Ballymena United

5 / 10 of last matches in Premiership Ballymena United did not draw

Bet:Double chance - 12

Crusaders

6 / 10 of her last matches Crusaders in all competitions ended in defeat

Crusaders

6 / 10 of last matches Crusaders in Premiership ended in defeat

Crusaders

1 / 10 of the last matches between the teams ended in a victory Crusaders

Ballymena United

7 / 10 of last matches in all competitions Ballymena United did not lose

Ballymena United

7 / 10 of last matches in Premiership Ballymena United did not lose

Bet:Double chance - X2

Crusaders

2 / 10 of the last matches Crusaders in all tournaments ended with a loss in the 2nd half

Crusaders

2 / 10 of the last matches Crusaders in Premiership ended with its defeat in the 2nd half

Ballymena United

2 / 10 of the last matches Ballymena United in all tournaments ended with its victory in the 2nd half

Ballymena United

2 / 10 of the last matches Ballymena United in Premiership ended with its victory in the 2nd half

Ballymena United

1 / 10 of the last matches between the teams ended with a victory Ballymena United in the 2nd half

Bet:1x2 - 2 half - W2

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

The most common result of matches between Crusaders FC and Ballymena United when Crusaders FC is playing at home is 2-1. 5 matches have ended with this result.

The most common result of matches between Crusaders FC and Ballymena United is 2-1. 8 matches have ended with this result.

During the last 34 meetings with Crusaders FC playing at home, Crusaders FC have won 20 times, there have been 10 draws while Ballymena United have won 4 times. The goal difference is 66-32 in favour of Crusaders FC.

During the last 68 meetings, Crusaders FC have won 38 times, there have been 17 draws while Ballymena United have won 13 times. The goal difference is 122-68 in favour of Crusaders FC.

When playing at home, Crusaders FC have not lost to Ballymena United in their last 4 encounters.

Crusaders FC wins 1st half in 28% of their matches, Ballymena United in 20% of their matches.

Crusaders FC wins 28% of halftimes, Ballymena United wins 20%.

The winner of their last meeting was Ballymena United.

On their last meeting Ballymena United won by 2 goals.

When Crusaders FC leads 1-0 at home, they win in 66% of their matches.

When Ballymena United leads 0-1 away, they win in 44% of their matches.

When Crusaders FC is down 0-1 home, they win 0% of their matches.

When Ballymena United is down 1-0 away, they win 8% of their matches.

Crusaders FC have lost just 1 of their last 5 games against Ballymena United (in all competitions).

In the last 5 meetings Crusaders FC won 2, Ballymena United won 1, 2 draws.

Crusaders FC scores 1.4 goals in a match against Ballymena United and Ballymena United scores 1.2 goals against Crusaders FC (on average).

Average number of goals in meetings between Crusaders FC and Ballymena United is 2.6.

Average number of goals in the first half in meetings between Crusaders FC and Ballymena United is 1.2.

Crusaders FC scores 1.24 goals when playing at home and Ballymena United scores 1.1 goals when playing away (on average).

In Premiership, Crusaders FC has better performance than Ballymena United.

Crusaders FC's performance of the last 5 matches is better than Ballymena United's.

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