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

Crusaders

L L L L L

11th place in League

3-2

25/04/2026 10:00

Ballymena United

L D L D W

10th place in League

Northern Ireland Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Crusaders vs Ballymena United on 25 April 2026 (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 11th with 26 points after 33 matches.
Ballymena United sit 10th with 34 points from 33 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Ballymena United to win with probability 41%.

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

2026-04-25

Crusaders vs Ballymena United - Prediction & Odds

Crusaders

Ballymena United

2026-04-25 10:00

STANDINGS UP TO 25/04/2026

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

Crusaders Last 6 matches

01/08/2026 21:00

Crusaders 2 - 0 Dundela International Club Friendly

29/07/2026 01:45

Crusaders 1 - 1 Newington International Club Friendly

25/07/2026 20:00

Moyola Park 2 - 1 Crusaders International Club Friendly

22/07/2026 01:30

Crusaders 2 - 0 Glenavon Lurgan International Club Friendly

18/07/2026 20:00

Crusaders 0 - 0 Ballinamallard United International Club Friendly

11/07/2026 21:00

Crusaders 2 - 0 Warrenpoint Town International Club Friendly

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Ballymena United

01/08/2026 21:00

Glenavon Lurgan 1 - 1 Ballymena United International Club Friendly

01/08/2026 18:30

Annagh United 2 - 2 Ballymena United International Club Friendly

25/07/2026 20:00

Portstewart 1 - 5 Ballymena United International Club Friendly

25/07/2026 01:30

Carrick Rangers 0 - 3 Ballymena United International Club Friendly

18/07/2026 20:00

Dundela 2 - 3 Ballymena United International Club Friendly

11/07/2026 19:30

Ballyclare Comrades 0 - 2 Ballymena United International Club Friendly

Win

67%

Draw

33%

Lost

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

Crusaders

Ballymena United

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.63

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.00

Scored

Avg. per game

0.74

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.42

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 19 home matches

YesNo

9 (47%)10 (53%)

In last 19 home matches

NoYes

11 (58%)8 (42%)

Crusaders

Recent matches

Ballymena United

Under /Over

(84%)16 3(16%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(89%)17 2(11%)

Under /Over

(42%)8 11(58%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(53%)10 9(47%)

Under /Over

(42%)8 11(58%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(42%)8 11(58%)

/Yes

(47%)9 10(53%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(53%)10 9(47%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Crusaders

Ballymena United

Shots

Crusaders

Total shots

7.06 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Ballymena United

Total shots

6.94 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Crusaders Pass Ballymena United

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

47%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

50%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Crusaders

Played games

Ballymena United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.11

Clean sheets

0.26

4.95

Corners

3.42

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

0.32

GK saves

0.37

Crusaders

DISCIPLINARY

Ballymena United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.26

1.89

0.05

0.05

0.00

Fouls

0.00

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 25 April 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.

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

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