Crusaders vs Annagh United: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 01 May

Crusaders

W W W W D

No standing data

1-2

Pen. 3-1

01/05/2026 18:45

Annagh United

D W W W W

2nd place in League

Northern Ireland IFA Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Crusaders vs Annagh United on 01 May 2026 (kick-off: 18:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Crusaders vs Annagh United preview before placing your bet.

Annagh United sit 2nd with 71 points from 33 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Crusaders to win with probability 64%.
Head-to-head history favors Crusaders, who have won 1 of the last 1 meetings. Annagh United have no wins, while 0 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

18:45

2026-05-01

Crusaders vs Annagh United - Prediction & Odds

Crusaders

Annagh United

2026-05-01 18:45

STANDINGS UP TO 01/05/2026

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Limavady United	71	33	21	8	4	61	32	29
02 Annagh United	71	33	22	5	6	54	27	27
03 HW Welders	59	33	17	8	8	77	41	36
04 Newington	51	33	15	6	12	69	52	17
05 Loughgall FC	51	33	13	12	8	46	34	12
06 $Queen\'s University$ Queen\'s University	47	33	12	11	10	43	42	1
07 Institute FC	46	33	13	7	13	47	43	4
08 Ards FC	43	33	12	7	14	50	46	4
09 Warrenpoint Town	36	33	10	6	17	44	50	-6
10 Ballinamallard United	34	33	8	10	15	36	52	-16
11 Dundela	20	33	3	11	19	37	73	-36
12 Armagh City	17	33	4	5	24	28	100	-72

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

01 Limavady United	81	5	3	1	1	8	2	6
02 Annagh United	72	5	0	1	4	1	12	-11
03 HW Welders	66	5	2	1	2	10	7	3
04 Newington	60	5	3	0	2	8	10	-2
05 $Queen\'s University$ Queen\'s University	57	5	3	1	1	8	4	4
06 Loughgall FC	56	5	1	2	2	4	4	0

Playoffs	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Institute FC	59	5	4	1	0	12	3	9
02 Ards FC	52	5	3	0	2	6	5	1
03 Warrenpoint Town	41	5	1	2	2	1	3	-2
04 Ballinamallard United	38	5	1	1	3	8	8	0
05 Dundela	28	5	2	2	1	6	4	2
06 Armagh City	19	5	0	2	3	2	12	-10

Head To Head

28/04/2026 18:45

Annagh United

2 - 3

Crusaders

NIR CH

Crusaders

100%

Draw

Annagh United

Crusaders Last 6 matches

28/04/2026 18:45

Annagh United 2 - 3 Crusaders NIR CH

25/04/2026 14:00

Crusaders 3 - 2 Ballymena United NIR D1

18/04/2026 14:00

Glenavon Lurgan 0 - 1 Crusaders NIR D1

11/04/2026 14:00

Crusaders 4 - 0 Portadown NIR D1

07/04/2026 18:45

Crusaders 1 - 1 Bangor FC NIR D1

28/03/2026 15:00

Carrick Rangers 6 - 1 Crusaders NIR D1

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Annagh United

28/04/2026 18:45

Annagh United 2 - 3 Crusaders NIR CH

24/04/2026 18:45

HW Welders 4 - 0 Annagh United NIR CH

18/04/2026 17:00

Annagh United 0 - 2 Limavady United NIR CH

11/04/2026 14:00

Annagh United 0 - 4 Queen's University NIR CH

04/04/2026 14:00

Annagh United 1 - 1 Loughgall FC NIR CH

27/03/2026 19:45

Newington 1 - 0 Annagh United NIR CH

Win

Draw

17%

Lost

83%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

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

Played games

Goals

Scored

209

Avg. per game

0.70

Conceded

178

Avg. per game

0.59

Scored

182

Avg. per game

0.77

Conceded

147

Avg. per game

0.62

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 300 matches

YesNo

143 (48%)157 (52%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

125 (53%)112 (47%)

Crusaders

Recent matches

Annagh United

Under /Over

(84%)38 7(16%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(76%)34 11(24%)

Under /Over

(29%)13 32(71%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(29%)13 32(71%)

Under /Over

(56%)25 20(44%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(47%)21 24(53%)

/Yes

(51%)23 22(49%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(47%)21 24(53%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Crusaders

Annagh United

Shots

Crusaders

Total shots

9.74 avg / game

Blocked

1 total

Avg. 0.50

Annagh United

Total shots

9.89 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Crusaders Pass Annagh United

Total passes

480

Avg. 240 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

50%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

49%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Crusaders

300

Played games

Annagh United

237

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.32

Clean sheets

0.31

4.44

1333

Corners

516

2.18

0.05

Throw-ins

0.00

0.08

Offsides

0.05

0.83

248

GK saves

0.00

Crusaders

DISCIPLINARY

Annagh United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.77

531

197

0.83

0.07

0.07

0.42

127

Fouls

0.06

0.08

Tackles

0.00

NEXT MATCHES

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Ballinamallard United

Annagh United

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How We Build the Crusaders vs Annagh United Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Crusaders vs Annagh United on 01 May 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 IFA Championship 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.

Crusaders vs Annagh United Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Crusaders's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Annagh United'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 IFA Championship 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 IFA Championship standings and the Northern Ireland IFA Championship form table to understand exactly where Crusaders and Annagh United sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our Northern Ireland IFA Championship predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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