Ballymena United vs Crusaders: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 09 March

Ballymena United

D L L L L

11th place in League

2-4

09/03/2024 11:00

Crusaders

D W W W D

5th place in League

Northern Ireland Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Ballymena United vs Crusaders on 09 March 2024 (kick-off: 11:00) 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 will face Crusaders in Northern Ireland Premier League on March 9, 2024 at 11:00.
Ballymena United are currently 11th with 19 points after 33 matches.
Crusaders sit 5th with 55 points from 33 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.53.

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

11:00

2024-03-09

Ballymena United vs Crusaders - Prediction & Odds

Ballymena United

Crusaders

2024-03-09 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 09/03/2024

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Larne FC	80	33	24	8	1	69	17	52
02 Linfield FC	78	33	25	3	5	76	35	41
03 Cliftonville	70	33	22	4	7	73	30	43
04 Glentoran FC	56	33	16	8	9	68	37	31
05 Crusaders	55	33	16	7	10	55	36	19
06 Coleraine	41	33	11	8	14	41	57	-16
07 Loughgall FC	39	33	11	6	16	50	59	-9
08 Carrick Rangers	38	33	11	5	17	43	65	-22
09 Glenavon Lurgan	34	33	10	4	19	40	60	-20
10 Dungannon Swifts	32	33	8	8	17	52	67	-15
11 Ballymena United	19	33	5	4	24	20	63	-43
12 Newry City	17	33	4	5	24	22	83	-61

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

01 Larne FC	90	5	3	1	1	16	4	12
02 Linfield FC	85	5	1	4	0	6	5	1
03 Cliftonville	75	5	1	2	2	7	13	-6
04 Crusaders	64	5	3	0	2	6	7	-1
05 Glentoran FC	60	5	1	1	3	6	6	0
06 Coleraine	46	5	1	2	2	6	12	-6

Relegation Quarter	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Dungannon Swifts	15	5	5	0	0	12	2	10
02 Carrick Rangers	12	5	4	0	1	11	7	4
03 Ballymena United	9	5	3	0	2	9	7	2
04 Loughgall FC	6	5	2	0	3	10	9	1
05 Glenavon Lurgan	3	5	1	0	4	5	10	-5
06 Newry City	0	5	0	0	5	4	16	-12

Head To Head

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

23/09/2022 14:45

Crusaders

3 - 0

Ballymena United

NIR D1

Crusaders

33%

Draw

17%

Ballymena United

50%

Ballymena United Last 6 matches

24/02/2024 11:00

Linfield FC 2 - 0 Ballymena United

NIR D1

17/02/2024 11:00

Ballymena United 0 - 1 Larne FC

NIR D1

09/02/2024 15:45

Newry City 1 - 1 Ballymena United

NIR D1

03/02/2024 11:00

Linfield FC 2 - 0 Ballymena United

NIR CUP

27/01/2024 11:00

Ballymena United 0 - 1 Loughgall FC

NIR D1

20/01/2024 11:00

Cliftonville 3 - 0 Ballymena United

NIR D1

Win

Draw

17%

Lost

83%

Last 6 matches Crusaders

24/02/2024 11:00

Crusaders 2 - 0 Glenavon Lurgan

NIR D1

17/02/2024 11:00

Loughgall FC 0 - 1 Crusaders

NIR D1

10/02/2024 11:00

Dungannon Swifts 2 - 2 Crusaders

NIR D1

27/01/2024 11:00

Crusaders 1 - 2 Glentoran FC

NIR D1

20/01/2024 11:00

Linfield FC 1 - 0 Crusaders

NIR D1

12/01/2024 15:45

Crusaders 0 - 2 Larne FC

NIR D1

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

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

Ballymena United

Crusaders

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.39

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.05

Scored

Avg. per game

1.00

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.65

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 38 matches

YesNo

10 (26%)28 (74%)

In last 38 matches

NoYes

25 (63%)15 (38%)

Ballymena United

Recent matches

Crusaders

Under /Over

(68%)26 12(32%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(83%)33 7(17%)

Under /Over

(24%)9 29(76%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(28%)11 29(72%)

Under /Over

(42%)16 22(58%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(55%)22 18(45%)

/Yes

(32%)12 26(68%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(45%)18 22(55%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Ballymena United

Crusaders

Shots

Ballymena United

Total shots

7.06 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Crusaders

Total shots

9.59 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Ballymena United Pass Crusaders

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

43%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

52%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Ballymena United

Played games

Crusaders

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.18

Clean sheets

0.33

3.39

129

Corners

203

5.08

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

2.53

GK saves

1.60

Ballymena United

DISCIPLINARY

Crusaders

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.13

2.18

0.21

0.08

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Ballymena United vs Crusaders Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Ballymena United vs Crusaders on 09 March 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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