Annagh United vs Crusaders Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – April 28

Annagh United

D W W W W

2nd place in League

2 - 3

28/04/2026 14:45

Crusaders

W W W D L

No standing data

Northern Ireland IFA Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Annagh United vs Crusaders on April 28, 2026 (kick-off: 14:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Annagh United vs Crusaders preview before placing for you.

Annagh United are currently 2nd with 71 points after 33 matches.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

STANDINGS UP TO 28/04/2026

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Limavady United	71	33	21	8	4	61	32	29
02 Annagh United	71	33	22	5	6	54	27	27
03 HW Welders	59	33	17	8	8	77	41	36
04 Newington	51	33	15	6	12	69	52	17
05 Loughgall FC	51	33	13	12	8	46	34	12
06 $Queen\'s University$ Queen\'s University	47	33	12	11	10	43	42	1
07 Institute FC	46	33	13	7	13	47	43	4
08 Ards FC	43	33	12	7	14	50	46	4
09 Warrenpoint Town	36	33	10	6	17	44	50	-6
10 Ballinamallard United	34	33	8	10	15	36	52	-16
11 Dundela	20	33	3	11	19	37	73	-36
12 Armagh City	17	33	4	5	24	28	100	-72

Promotion Playoffs	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Limavady United	81	5	3	1	1	8	2	6
02 Annagh United	72	5	0	1	4	1	12	-11
03 HW Welders	66	5	2	1	2	10	7	3
04 Newington	60	5	3	0	2	8	10	-2
05 $Queen\'s University$ Queen\'s University	57	5	3	1	1	8	4	4
06 Loughgall FC	56	5	1	2	2	4	4	0

Playoffs	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Institute FC	59	5	4	1	0	12	3	9
02 Ards FC	52	5	3	0	2	6	5	1
03 Warrenpoint Town	41	5	1	2	2	1	3	-2
04 Ballinamallard United	38	5	1	1	3	8	8	0
05 Dundela	28	5	2	2	1	6	4	2
06 Armagh City	19	5	0	2	3	2	12	-10

Annagh United Last 6 matches

24/04/2026 14:45

HW Welders 4 - 0 Annagh United NIR CH

18/04/2026 13:00

Annagh United 0 - 2 Limavady United NIR CH

11/04/2026 10:00

Annagh United 0 - 4 Queen's University NIR CH

04/04/2026 10:00

Annagh United 1 - 1 Loughgall FC NIR CH

27/03/2026 15:45

Newington 1 - 0 Annagh United NIR CH

21/03/2026 11:00

Annagh United 1 - 1 Dundela NIR CH

Win

Draw

33%

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Crusaders

25/04/2026 10:00

Crusaders 3 - 2 Ballymena United NIR D1

18/04/2026 10:00

Glenavon Lurgan 0 - 1 Crusaders NIR D1

11/04/2026 10:00

Crusaders 4 - 0 Portadown NIR D1

07/04/2026 14:45

Crusaders 1 - 1 Bangor FC NIR D1

28/03/2026 11:00

Carrick Rangers 6 - 1 Crusaders NIR D1

21/03/2026 11:00

Portadown 0 - 0 Crusaders NIR D1

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

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Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Goals

Scored

182

Avg. per game

0.77

Conceded

147

Avg. per game

0.62

Scored

209

Avg. per game

0.70

Conceded

178

Avg. per game

0.59

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 237 matches

YesNo

125 (53%)112 (47%)

In last 237 matches

NoYes

143 (48%)157 (52%)

Annagh United

Recent matches

Crusaders

Under /Over

(76%)34 11(24%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(84%)38 7(16%)

Under /Over

(29%)13 32(71%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(29%)13 32(71%)

Under /Over

(47%)21 24(53%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(56%)25 20(44%)

/Yes

(47%)21 24(53%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(51%)23 22(49%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Annagh United

Crusaders

Shots

Annagh United

Total shots

9.89 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Crusaders

Total shots

9.74 avg / game

Blocked

1 total

Avg. 0.50

Annagh United Pass Crusaders

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

49%

Total passes

480

Avg. 240 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

50%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Annagh United

237

Played games

Crusaders

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.31

Clean sheets

0.32

2.18

516

Corners

1333

4.44

0.00

Throw-ins

0.05

Offsides

0.08

0.00

GK saves

248

0.83

Annagh United

DISCIPLINARY

Crusaders

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.83

197

531

1.77

0.07

0.07

0.06

Fouls

127

0.42

0.00

Tackles

0.08

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How We Build the Annagh United vs Crusaders Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Annagh United vs Crusaders on 28 April 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Northern Ireland IFA Championship fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Annagh United vs Crusaders Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Annagh United's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Crusaders's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Northern Ireland IFA Championship Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Northern Ireland IFA Championship standings and the Northern Ireland IFA Championship form table to understand exactly where Annagh United and Crusaders sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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