Ballymena United vs Crusaders: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 07 May

Ballymena United

W D W L L

No standing data

0 - 4

07/05/2023 09:30

Crusaders

L D L W D

No standing data

Northern Ireland Cup

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Ballymena United vs Crusaders on 07 May 2023 (kick-off: 09:30) 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.

Head-to-head history is evenly balanced: Ballymena United and Crusaders have each won 2 of the last 6 meetings, while 2 matches ended in draws.

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 07/05/2023

The standings compare the rankings (Rank-XH) of Ballymena United and Crusaders in the Northern Ireland Cup football standings for the 2022-2023 season, updated before kickoff and immediately after the match ends.

Head To Head

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

07/05/2022 09:30

Ballymena United

1 - 1

Crusaders

NIR CUP

15/03/2022 15:45

Crusaders

2 - 1

Ballymena United

NIR D1

27/11/2021 11:00

Ballymena United

2 - 0

Crusaders

NIR D1

Ballymena United

33%

Draw

33%

Crusaders

33%

Ballymena United Last 6 matches

29/04/2023 12:30

Ballymena United 1 - 0 Carrick Rangers NIR D1

22/04/2023 10:00

Newry City 2 - 2 Ballymena United NIR D1

15/04/2023 10:00

Ballymena United 2 - 0 Dungannon Swifts NIR D1

11/04/2023 14:45

Glenavon Lurgan 3 - 2 Ballymena United NIR D1

07/04/2023 14:45

Portadown 1 - 0 Ballymena United NIR D1

03/04/2023 14:45

Ballymena United 0 - 1 Glenavon Lurgan NIR D1

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Crusaders

29/04/2023 12:30

Crusaders 1 - 2 Glentoran FC NIR D1

22/04/2023 10:00

Cliftonville 3 - 3 Crusaders NIR D1

14/04/2023 14:45

Crusaders 0 - 2 Larne FC NIR D1

11/04/2023 14:45

Crusaders 3 - 1 Coleraine NIR D1

07/04/2023 14:45

Linfield FC 0 - 0 Crusaders NIR D1

01/04/2023 07:15

Dungannon Swifts 0 - 1 Crusaders NIR CUP

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Northern Ireland Cup

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

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Ballymena United vs Crusaders Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Ballymena United vs Crusaders on 07 May 2023 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 Cup 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 Cup 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 Cup standings and the Northern Ireland Cup 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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