Ballymena United vs Crusaders: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 25 February

Ballymena United

L L D L L

9th place in Northern Ireland Premier League

0 - 0

25/02/2023 15:00

Crusaders

D W D D D

4th place in Northern Ireland Premier League

Northern Ireland Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Ballymena United vs Crusaders on 25 February 2023 (kick-off: 15:00) 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 are currently 9th with 32 points after 32 matches.
Crusaders sit 4th with 62 points from 33 matches.
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 25/02/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Larne FC	73	33	22	7	4	57	18	39
02 Linfield FC	68	33	21	5	7	70	25	45
03 Cliftonville	66	33	20	6	7	61	41	20
04 Crusaders	62	33	18	8	7	65	37	28
05 Glentoran FC	61	32	19	4	9	63	23	40
06 Coleraine	58	33	17	7	9	53	30	23
07 Glenavon Lurgan	38	32	10	8	14	49	57	-8
08 Carrick Rangers	37	33	11	4	18	41	65	-24
09 Ballymena United	32	32	9	5	18	30	48	-18
10 Dungannon Swifts	23	33	7	2	24	22	76	-54
11 Newry City	20	33	6	2	25	29	69	-40
12 Portadown	19	32	5	4	23	25	76	-51

Head To Head

14/11/2022 19:45

Crusaders

0 - 1

Ballymena United

NIR D1

23/09/2022 18:45

Crusaders

3 - 0

Ballymena United

NIR D1

07/05/2022 13:30

Ballymena United

1 - 1

Crusaders

NIR CUP

15/03/2022 19:45

Crusaders

2 - 1

Ballymena United

NIR D1

27/11/2021 15:00

Ballymena United

2 - 0

Crusaders

NIR D1

13/10/2021 18:45

Crusaders

1 - 1

Ballymena United

NIR LC

Ballymena United

33%

Draw

33%

Crusaders

33%

Ballymena United Last 6 matches

21/02/2023 19:45

Ballymena United 0 - 3 Larne FC NIR D1

17/02/2023 19:45

Ballymena United 1 - 3 Glentoran FC NIR D1

14/02/2023 19:45

Carrick Rangers 1 - 0 Ballymena United NIR D1

11/02/2023 15:00

Ballymena United 0 - 0 Portadown NIR D1

04/02/2023 15:00

Ballymena United 4 - 1 Newington NIR CUP

28/01/2023 15:00

Cliftonville 4 - 0 Ballymena United NIR D1

Win

17%

Draw

17%

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Crusaders

18/02/2023 15:00

Crusaders 2 - 0 Coleraine NIR D1

14/02/2023 19:45

Glenavon Lurgan 2 - 2 Crusaders NIR D1

11/02/2023 15:00

Crusaders 3 - 0 Dungannon Swifts NIR D1

03/02/2023 19:45

Bangor FC 1 - 2 Crusaders NIR CUP

30/01/2023 19:45

Glentoran FC 2 - 0 Crusaders NIR D1

24/01/2023 19:45

Crusaders 2 - 0 Linfield FC NIR D1

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Northern Ireland Premi...

Played games

Ballymena United

Crusaders

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.16

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.05

Scored

Avg. per game

2.45

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.85

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 19 home matches

YesNo

11 (58%)8 (42%)

In last 19 home matches

NoYes

18 (90%)2 (10%)

Ballymena United

Recent matches

Crusaders

Under /Over

(68%)13 6(32%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(95%)19 1(5%)

Under /Over

(21%)4 15(79%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(40%)8 12(60%)

Under /Over

(42%)8 11(58%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(70%)14 6(30%)

/Yes

(26%)5 14(74%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(50%)10 10(50%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Ballymena United

Crusaders

Shots

Ballymena United

Total shots

6.41 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Crusaders

Total shots

10.55 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Ballymena United Pass Crusaders

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

47%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

51%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Ballymena United

Played games

Crusaders

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.47

Clean sheets

0.40

3.68

Corners

109

5.45

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

2.16

GK saves

1.70

Ballymena United

DISCIPLINARY

Crusaders

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.79

1.70

0.11

0.10

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 25 February 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 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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