Crusaders vs Ballymena United: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 26 October

Crusaders

W W W L D

5th place in League

1-0

26/10/2024 10:00

Ballymena United

W L W L W

9th place in League

Northern Ireland Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Crusaders vs Ballymena United on 26 October 2024 (kick-off: 10:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Crusaders vs Ballymena United preview before placing your bet.

Crusaders are currently 5th with 50 points after 33 matches.
Ballymena United sit 9th with 43 points from 33 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Crusaders to win with probability 47%.
Head-to-head history favors Crusaders, who have won 5 of the last 6 meetings. Ballymena United have no wins, while one match ended in a draw.

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

10:00

2024-10-26

Crusaders vs Ballymena United - Prediction & Odds

Crusaders

Ballymena United

2024-10-26 10:00

STANDINGS UP TO 26/10/2024

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Linfield FC	76	33	24	4	5	61	23	38
02 Larne FC	54	33	15	9	9	39	28	11
03 Glentoran FC	54	33	15	9	9	40	31	9
04 Dungannon Swifts	50	33	15	5	13	44	40	4
05 Crusaders	50	33	15	5	13	41	43	-2
06 Coleraine	49	33	13	10	10	49	41	8
07 Cliftonville	46	33	13	7	13	44	37	7
08 Portadown	46	33	13	7	13	39	38	1
09 Ballymena United	43	33	13	4	16	40	42	-2
10 Glenavon Lurgan	39	33	10	9	14	35	43	-8
11 Carrick Rangers	27	33	6	9	18	24	48	-24
12 Loughgall FC	18	33	4	6	23	29	71	-42

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

01 Linfield FC	85	5	3	0	2	8	5	3
02 Larne FC	63	5	2	3	0	7	5	2
03 Glentoran FC	61	5	2	1	2	9	6	3
04 Dungannon Swifts	57	5	2	1	2	7	8	-1
05 Coleraine	55	5	2	0	3	6	9	-3
06 Crusaders	54	5	1	1	3	6	10	-4

Relegation	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Cliftonville	58	5	4	0	1	14	4	10
02 Portadown	56	5	3	1	1	9	7	2
03 Ballymena United	47	5	1	1	3	7	12	-5
04 Glenavon Lurgan	46	5	2	1	2	7	4	3
05 Carrick Rangers	32	5	1	2	2	8	11	-3
06 Loughgall FC	22	5	1	1	3	7	14	-7

Head To Head

20/08/2024 14:45

Ballymena United

0 - 1

Crusaders

NIR D1

09/03/2024 11:00

Ballymena United

2 - 4

Crusaders

NIR D1

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

Crusaders

83%

Draw

17%

Ballymena United

Crusaders Last 6 matches

19/10/2024 10:00

Larne FC 1 - 1 Crusaders NIR D1

12/10/2024 10:00

Crusaders 2 - 3 Linfield FC NIR D1

08/10/2024 14:45

Crusaders 3 - 2 Linfield FC NIR SHCUP

05/10/2024 10:00

Crusaders 2 - 1 Coleraine NIR D1

01/10/2024 14:45

Ballyclare Comrades 2 - 3 Crusaders NIR LC

28/09/2024 10:00

Loughgall FC 0 - 4 Crusaders NIR D1

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Ballymena United

19/10/2024 10:00

Ballymena United 0 - 1 Coleraine NIR D1

12/10/2024 10:00

Glenavon Lurgan 0 - 1 Ballymena United NIR D1

05/10/2024 10:00

Ballymena United 4 - 1 Loughgall FC NIR D1

01/10/2024 14:45

Rathfriland Rangers 2 - 2 Ballymena United NIR LC

28/09/2024 10:00

Portadown 0 - 1 Ballymena United NIR D1

21/09/2024 10:00

Ballymena United 3 - 2 Cliftonville NIR D1

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

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

Goals

Scored

302

Avg. per game

1.01

Conceded

218

Avg. per game

0.73

Scored

224

Avg. per game

0.75

Conceded

234

Avg. per game

0.78

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 300 matches

YesNo

179 (60%)121 (40%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

151 (50%)149 (50%)

Crusaders

Recent matches

Ballymena United

Under /Over

(84%)38 7(16%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(89%)40 5(11%)

Under /Over

(29%)13 32(71%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

Under /Over

(56%)25 20(44%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

/Yes

(51%)23 22(49%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(60%)27 18(40%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Crusaders

Ballymena United

Shots

Crusaders

Total shots

9.74 avg / game

Blocked

1 total

Avg. 0.50

Ballymena United

Total shots

7.80 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Crusaders Pass Ballymena United

Total passes

480

Avg. 240 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

50%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

48%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Crusaders

300

Played games

Ballymena United

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.32

Clean sheets

0.26

4.44

1333

Corners

1039

3.46

0.05

Throw-ins

0.00

0.08

Offsides

0.07

0.83

248

GK saves

329

1.10

Crusaders

DISCIPLINARY

Ballymena United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.77

531

456

1.52

0.07

0.09

0.42

127

Fouls

0.14

0.08

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Crusaders vs Ballymena United Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Crusaders vs Ballymena United on 26 October 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.

Crusaders vs Ballymena 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 Ballymena 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 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 Crusaders and Ballymena 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 Premier League predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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