Ballymena United vs Crusaders: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 20 August

Ballymena United

W L W L W

9th place in League

0-1

20/08/2024 14:45

Crusaders

W W W L D

5th place in League

Northern Ireland Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Ballymena United vs Crusaders on 20 August 2024 (kick-off: 14:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Ballymena United vs Crusaders preview before placing your bet.

Ballymena United are currently 9th with 43 points after 33 matches.
Crusaders sit 5th with 50 points from 33 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Crusaders to win with probability 52%.
Head-to-head history favors Crusaders, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Ballymena United have one win, while one match ended in a draw.

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

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Pred

Correct

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Weather

14:45

2024-08-20

Ballymena United vs Crusaders - Prediction & Odds

Ballymena United

Crusaders

2024-08-20 14:45

STANDINGS UP TO 20/08/2024

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Linfield FC	76	33	24	4	5	61	23	38
02 Larne FC	54	33	15	9	9	39	28	11
03 Glentoran FC	54	33	15	9	9	40	31	9
04 Dungannon Swifts	50	33	15	5	13	44	40	4
05 Crusaders	50	33	15	5	13	41	43	-2
06 Coleraine	49	33	13	10	10	49	41	8
07 Cliftonville	46	33	13	7	13	44	37	7
08 Portadown	46	33	13	7	13	39	38	1
09 Ballymena United	43	33	13	4	16	40	42	-2
10 Glenavon Lurgan	39	33	10	9	14	35	43	-8
11 Carrick Rangers	27	33	6	9	18	24	48	-24
12 Loughgall FC	18	33	4	6	23	29	71	-42

Champion Additional	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Linfield FC	85	5	3	0	2	8	5	3
02 Larne FC	63	5	2	3	0	7	5	2
03 Glentoran FC	61	5	2	1	2	9	6	3
04 Dungannon Swifts	57	5	2	1	2	7	8	-1
05 Coleraine	55	5	2	0	3	6	9	-3
06 Crusaders	54	5	1	1	3	6	10	-4

Relegation	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Cliftonville	58	5	4	0	1	14	4	10
02 Portadown	56	5	3	1	1	9	7	2
03 Ballymena United	47	5	1	1	3	7	12	-5
04 Glenavon Lurgan	46	5	2	1	2	7	4	3
05 Carrick Rangers	32	5	1	2	2	8	11	-3
06 Loughgall FC	22	5	1	1	3	7	14	-7

Head To Head

09/03/2024 11:00

Ballymena United

2 - 4

Crusaders

NIR D1

13/10/2023 14:45

Crusaders

1 - 0

Ballymena United

NIR D1

11/08/2023 14:45

Ballymena United

1 - 2

Crusaders

NIR D1

07/05/2023 09:30

Ballymena United

0 - 4

Crusaders

NIR CUP

25/02/2023 11:00

Ballymena United

0 - 0

Crusaders

NIR D1

14/11/2022 15:45

Crusaders

0 - 1

Ballymena United

NIR D1

Ballymena United

17%

Draw

17%

Crusaders

67%

Ballymena United Last 6 matches

16/08/2024 14:45

Coleraine 4 - 2 Ballymena United NIR D1

10/08/2024 10:00

Ballymena United 0 - 2 Linfield FC NIR D1

03/08/2024 09:10

Ballymena United 4 - 2 Newington INT CF

30/07/2024 14:30

Tobermore United FC 1 - 2 Ballymena United INT CF

27/07/2024 09:00

Lisburn Rangers 4 - 1 Ballymena United INT CF

27/07/2024 09:00

Coagh United 1 - 1 Ballymena United INT CF

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Crusaders

09/08/2024 14:45

Glentoran FC 0 - 1 Crusaders NIR D1

03/08/2024 10:00

Ballyclare Comrades 2 - 6 Crusaders INT CF

01/08/2024 14:45

Crusaders 3 - 0 Newington INT CF

27/07/2024 10:00

Crumlin United 0 - 4 Crusaders INT CF

23/07/2024 14:30

Knockbreda 0 - 2 Crusaders INT CF

17/07/2024 14:45

Crusaders 3 - 1 Caernarfon UEFA ECL

Win

100%

Draw

Lost

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Northern Ireland Premi...

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

Played games

Goals

Scored

224

Avg. per game

0.75

Conceded

234

Avg. per game

0.78

Scored

302

Avg. per game

1.01

Conceded

218

Avg. per game

0.73

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 300 matches

YesNo

151 (50%)149 (50%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

179 (60%)121 (40%)

Ballymena United

Recent matches

Crusaders

Under /Over

(89%)40 5(11%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(84%)38 7(16%)

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(29%)13 32(71%)

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(56%)25 20(44%)

/Yes

(60%)27 18(40%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(51%)23 22(49%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Ballymena United

Crusaders

Shots

Ballymena United

Total shots

7.80 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Crusaders

Total shots

9.74 avg / game

Blocked

1 total

Avg. 0.50

Ballymena United Pass Crusaders

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

48%

Total passes

480

Avg. 240 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

50%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Ballymena United

300

Played games

Crusaders

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.26

Clean sheets

0.32

3.46

1039

Corners

1333

4.44

0.00

Throw-ins

0.05

0.07

Offsides

0.08

1.10

329

GK saves

248

0.83

Ballymena United

DISCIPLINARY

Crusaders

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.52

456

531

1.77

0.09

0.07

0.14

Fouls

127

0.42

0.00

Tackles

0.08

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How We Build the Ballymena United vs Crusaders Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Ballymena United vs Crusaders on 20 August 2024 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 Premier League 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.

Ballymena United vs Crusaders Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Ballymena 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 Premier League 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 Premier League standings and the Northern Ireland Premier League form table to understand exactly where Ballymena United and Crusaders sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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