Crusaders vs Ballymena United: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 20 September

Crusaders

L L L L L

11th place in League

1-1

20/09/2025 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 20 September 2025 (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 will face Ballymena United in Northern Ireland Premier League on September 20, 2025 at 10:00.
Crusaders are currently 11th with 26 points after 33 matches.
Ballymena United sit 10th with 34 points from 33 matches.
Current model prediction leans yellow with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 2.26.

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

2025-09-20

Crusaders vs Ballymena United - Prediction & Odds

Crusaders

Ballymena United

2025-09-20 10:00

STANDINGS UP TO 20/09/2025

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

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

13/10/2023 14:45

Crusaders

1 - 0

Ballymena United

NIR D1

11/08/2023 14:45

Ballymena United

1 - 2

Crusaders

NIR D1

Crusaders

50%

Draw

Ballymena United

50%

Crusaders Last 6 matches

13/09/2025 10:00

Dungannon Swifts 0 - 3 Crusaders

NIR D1

06/09/2025 10:00

Crusaders 0 - 4 Coleraine

NIR D1

29/08/2025 14:45

Portadown 2 - 1 Crusaders

NIR D1

23/08/2025 10:00

Crusaders 0 - 2 Glentoran FC

NIR D1

19/08/2025 14:45

Bangor FC 1 - 3 Crusaders

NIR D1

09/08/2025 10:00

Crusaders 3 - 4 Carrick Rangers

NIR D1

Win

33%

Draw

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Ballymena United

13/09/2025 10:00

Cliftonville 3 - 2 Ballymena United

NIR D1

06/09/2025 10:00

Ballymena United 0 - 2 Glentoran FC

NIR D1

02/09/2025 14:45

Ballyclare Comrades 0 - 2 Ballymena United

NIR SHCUP

29/08/2025 14:45

Larne FC 2 - 0 Ballymena United

NIR D1

23/08/2025 10:00

Ballymena United 4 - 0 Bangor FC

NIR D1

19/08/2025 14:45

Portadown 0 - 2 Ballymena United

NIR D1

Win

50%

Draw

Lost

50%

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

0.58

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.29

Scored

Avg. per game

0.76

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.68

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 38 matches

YesNo

19 (50%)19 (50%)

In last 38 matches

NoYes

22 (58%)16 (42%)

Crusaders

Recent matches

Ballymena United

Under /Over

(84%)32 6(16%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(89%)34 4(11%)

Under /Over

(37%)14 24(63%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(42%)16 22(58%)

Under /Over

(53%)20 18(47%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(47%)18 20(53%)

/Yes

(50%)19 19(50%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(55%)21 17(45%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Crusaders

Ballymena United

Shots

Crusaders

Total shots

6.40 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Ballymena United

Total shots

6.26 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

48%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Crusaders

Played games

Ballymena United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.16

Clean sheets

0.18

4.03

153

Corners

132

3.47

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

0.55

GK saves

0.42

Crusaders

DISCIPLINARY

Ballymena United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.08

2.16

0.11

0.08

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 20 September 2025 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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