Ballymena United vs Crusaders: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 February

Ballymena United

L D L D W

10th place in League

2-0

17/02/2026 15:45

Crusaders

L L L L L

11th place in League

Northern Ireland Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Ballymena United vs Crusaders on 17 February 2026 (kick-off: 15:45) 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 will face Crusaders in Northern Ireland Premier League on February 17, 2026 at 15:45.
Ballymena United are currently 10th with 34 points after 33 matches.
Crusaders sit 11th with 26 points from 33 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.92.

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

15:45

2026-02-17

Ballymena United vs Crusaders - Prediction & Odds

Ballymena United

Crusaders

2026-02-17 15:45

STANDINGS UP TO 17/02/2026

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Larne FC	73	33	22	7	4	60	22	38
02 Glentoran FC	69	33	21	6	6	63	30	33
03 Coleraine	65	33	20	5	8	62	31	31
04 Linfield FC	62	33	18	8	7	56	24	32
05 Cliftonville	47	33	13	8	12	49	48	1
06 Dungannon Swifts	46	33	15	1	17	40	58	-18
07 Carrick Rangers	43	33	12	7	14	49	51	-2
08 Bangor FC	36	33	10	6	17	38	57	-19
09 Portadown	36	33	11	3	19	36	57	-21
10 Ballymena United	34	33	9	7	17	39	50	-11
11 Crusaders	26	33	7	5	21	38	72	-34
12 Glenavon Lurgan	25	33	8	1	24	33	63	-30

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

01 Larne FC	83	5	3	1	1	13	4	9
02 Coleraine	80	5	5	0	0	21	6	15
03 Glentoran FC	77	5	2	2	1	10	8	2
04 Linfield FC	66	5	1	1	3	5	9	-4
05 Cliftonville	53	5	2	0	3	6	11	-5
06 Dungannon Swifts	46	5	0	0	5	2	19	-17

Playoffs	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Carrick Rangers	53	5	3	1	1	15	7	8
02 Portadown	44	5	2	2	1	8	9	-1
03 Ballymena United	39	5	1	2	2	7	8	-1
04 Bangor FC	39	5	0	3	2	3	8	-5
05 Crusaders	36	5	3	1	1	10	9	1
06 Glenavon Lurgan	28	5	0	3	2	4	6	-2

Head To Head

22/11/2025 11:00

Ballymena United

2 - 2

Crusaders

NIR D1

20/09/2025 10:00

Crusaders

1 - 1

Ballymena United

NIR D1

15/02/2025 11:00

Crusaders

3 - 1

Ballymena United

NIR D1

26/10/2024 10:00

Crusaders

1 - 0

Ballymena United

NIR D1

20/08/2024 14:45

Ballymena United

0 - 1

Crusaders

NIR D1

09/03/2024 11:00

Ballymena United

2 - 4

Crusaders

NIR D1

Ballymena United

33%

Draw

33%

Crusaders

33%

Ballymena United Last 6 matches

14/02/2026 11:00

Glentoran FC 2 - 1 Ballymena United

NIR D1

03/02/2026 15:45

Ballymena United 1 - 2 Larne FC

NIR CUP

31/01/2026 11:00

Linfield FC 2 - 1 Ballymena United

NIR D1

28/01/2026 15:45

Linfield FC 1 - 0 Ballymena United

NIR LC

17/01/2026 11:00

Dungannon Swifts 2 - 0 Ballymena United

NIR D1

13/01/2026 15:45

Ballymena United 2 - 2 Cliftonville

NIR D1

Win

Draw

17%

Lost

83%

Last 6 matches Crusaders

14/02/2026 11:00

Crusaders 2 - 2 Bangor FC

NIR D1

31/01/2026 11:00

Crusaders 2 - 4 Larne FC

NIR D1

24/01/2026 11:00

Crusaders 0 - 1 Linfield FC

NIR D1

17/01/2026 11:00

Coleraine 5 - 1 Crusaders

NIR D1

09/01/2026 15:45

Coleraine 4 - 0 Crusaders

NIR CUP

03/01/2026 11:00

Crusaders 2 - 0 Dungannon Swifts

NIR D1

Win

17%

Draw

17%

Lost

67%

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

0.45

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.84

Scored

Avg. per game

0.68

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.84

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 38 matches

YesNo

16 (42%)22 (58%)

In last 38 matches

NoYes

16 (42%)22 (58%)

Ballymena United

Recent matches

Crusaders

Under /Over

(89%)34 4(11%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(84%)32 6(16%)

Under /Over

(42%)16 22(58%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(37%)14 24(63%)

Under /Over

(47%)18 20(53%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(53%)20 18(47%)

/Yes

(55%)21 17(45%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(50%)19 19(50%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Ballymena United

Crusaders

Shots

Ballymena United

Total shots

6.26 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Crusaders

Total shots

6.40 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Ballymena United Pass Crusaders

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

48%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

47%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Ballymena United

Played games

Crusaders

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.18

Clean sheets

0.16

3.47

132

Corners

153

4.03

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

0.42

GK saves

0.55

Ballymena United

DISCIPLINARY

Crusaders

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.16

2.08

0.08

0.11

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 17 February 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 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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