Ballymena United vs Crusaders Football Stats

📍 Premiership, Northern Ireland
🕒 Tuesday 10th February, 19:45 GMT

Prediction, Stats & Betting Tips

Our Prediction

Over 8.5 Corners

Ballymena United sit 10th in the table after 24 games, averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per home match this season. Crusaders are 11th after 24 games, averaging 1.1 scored and 3 conceded on the road. Ballymena United have won 2/10 home games (20%) this season; Crusaders have won 3/10 on the road (30%). There's no dominant edge either way.

Crusaders have featured in high-scoring away games this season — Over 2.5 Goals in 70% of their away fixtures (7/10). Ballymena United are lower at home (50%, 5/10), averaging 1.2 scored and 1.3 conceded.

Both teams have regularly seen both sides score this season — Ballymena United in 70% of home games (7/10), Crusaders in 60% away (6/10). Ballymena United have scored in 80% of home fixtures; Crusaders in 70% of away games.

Crusaders are involved in high-corner games on the road (10+ corners in 80% of away fixtures, 8/10). Ballymena United are lower at home (40%), but the visitors' style tends to push the total up.

Our Prediction: Over 8.5 Corners — Ballymena United see 9+ corners in 60% of home games, Crusaders in 90% of away games. Plenty of set-piece action expected.

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League Table

The full Premiership table for the 2025/2026 season, with Ballymena United (10th) and Crusaders (11th) highlighted. League position gives useful context alongside current home and away form when assessing this fixture.

Premiership 2025/2026

# Team P W D L Goals GD Pts
1 Larne 38 25 8 5 73:26 +47 83
2 Coleraine 38 25 5 8 83:37 +46 80
3 Glentoran 38 23 8 7 73:38 +35 77
4 Linfield 39 20 9 10 64:34 +30 69
5 Carrick Rangers 39 15 8 16 65:61 +4 53
6 Cliftonville 39 15 8 16 56:61 -5 53
7 Dungannon Swifts 41 17 1 23 48:82 -34 52
8 Portadown 38 13 5 20 44:66 -22 44
9 Ballymena United H 38 10 9 19 46:58 -12 39
10 Bangor 38 10 9 19 41:65 -24 39
11 Crusaders A 38 10 6 22 48:81 -33 36
12 Glenavon 38 8 4 26 37:69 -32 28

Team Form

Crusaders have lost 60% of their away matches this season, while Ballymena United have been more solid at home (30% losses). The home side may find it easier to impose themselves.

Ballymena United (Home Form) Crusaders (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 2 (20%) 3 (30%)
Drawn 5 (50%) 1 (10%)
Lost 3 (30%) 6 (60%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Ballymena United have seen both teams score in 70% of home games this season, Crusaders in 60% of away games. Both sides have been regularly finding the net — the stats support a goal at each end.

Ballymena United (Home Form) Crusaders (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 7 (70%) 6 (60%)

Match Goals

Crusaders regularly feature in high-scoring away games (Over 2.5 in 70%), while Ballymena United are lower at home (50%). The visitors' attacking output suggests multiple goals are likely.

Over Goals

Ballymena United (Home Form) Crusaders (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 9 (90%) 9 (90%)
Over 1.5 Goals 9 (90%) 8 (80%)
Over 2.5 Goals 5 (50%) 7 (70%)
Over 3.5 Goals 2 (20%) 6 (60%)

Under Goals

Ballymena United (Home Form) Crusaders (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 1 (10%) 1 (10%)
Under 1.5 Goals 1 (10%) 2 (20%)
Under 2.5 Goals 5 (50%) 3 (30%)
Under 3.5 Goals 8 (80%) 4 (40%)

Team Goals

Ballymena United have scored 2+ goals in 0% of home games this season, Crusaders in 10% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.

Goals Scored

Ballymena United (Home Form) Crusaders (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 8 (80%) 7 (70%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 4 (40%) 3 (30%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 0 (0%) 1 (10%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 0 (0%) 0 (0%)

Goals Conceded

Ballymena United (Home Form) Crusaders (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 8 (80%) 8 (80%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 5 (50%) 7 (70%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 5 (50%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 5 (50%)

Goal Totals

Ballymena United (Home Form) Crusaders (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 12 (1.2 avg) 11 (1.1 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 13 (1.3 avg) 30 (3 avg)

Match Corners

Crusaders frequently reach high corner counts away from home (90%), while Ballymena United are lower at home (60%). The visitors may create the majority of set-piece opportunities.

Ballymena United (Home Form) Crusaders (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 7 (70%) 9 (90%)
Over 8.5 Corners 6 (60%) 9 (90%)
Over 9.5 Corners 4 (40%) 8 (80%)
Over 10.5 Corners 2 (20%) 6 (60%)
Over 11.5 Corners 0 (0%) 5 (50%)
Over 12.5 Corners 0 (0%) 2 (20%)

Team Corners

Ballymena United have moderate corner counts at home (6+ corners in 0% of games), and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 0% of home matches.

Crusaders have moderate corner counts away (6+ corners in 10% of games), while conceding 6+ corners in 60% of away matches — the home side can expect some set-piece chances.

Corners Won

Ballymena United (Home Form) Crusaders (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 5 (50%) 3 (30%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 2 (20%) 2 (20%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 0 (0%) 1 (10%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 0 (0%) 1 (10%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 0 (0%) 0 (0%)

Corners Conceded

Ballymena United (Home Form) Crusaders (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 6 (60%) 8 (80%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 1 (10%) 6 (60%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 6 (60%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 5 (50%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 3 (30%)

Head 2 Head

The head-to-head record below shows previous results between Ballymena United and Crusaders. Historical meetings can reveal patterns in how these sides match up — use this alongside the current form and stats above for a fuller picture before placing a bet.

22 Nov 2025
Ballymena United
2 – 2 HT: 1-2
Crusaders
20 Sep 2025
Crusaders
1 – 1 HT: 0-0
Ballymena United
15 Feb 2025
Crusaders
3 – 1 HT: 2-1
Ballymena United
26 Oct 2024
Crusaders
1 – 0 HT: 0-0
Ballymena United
20 Aug 2024
Ballymena United
0 – 1 HT: 0-1
Crusaders
09 Mar 2024
Ballymena United
2 – 4 HT: 2-1
Crusaders
13 Oct 2023
Crusaders
1 – 0 HT: 1-0
Ballymena United
11 Aug 2023
Ballymena United
1 – 2 HT: 0-2
Crusaders
07 May 2023
Ballymena United
0 – 4 HT: 0-1
Crusaders
25 Feb 2023
Ballymena United
0 – 0 HT: 0-0
Crusaders

Betting Odds

The table below shows the latest betting odds for Ballymena United vs Crusaders across a range of markets — full time result, both teams to score, total goals, corners, and first half goals. Odds are sourced from leading bookmakers and are subject to change — always check with your bookmaker before placing a bet.

Full Time Result

Ballymena United 1.85
Draw 3.84
Crusaders 3.5

Half Time Result

Ballymena United 2.56
Draw 2.25
Crusaders 4.13

Double Chance

Ballymena United or Draw 1.25
Ballymena United or Crusaders 1.23
Draw or Crusaders 1.85

Both Teams to Score

Yes 1.59
No 2.19

Total Goals

Over 1.5 1.17
Over 2.5 1.72
Over 3.5 2.7
Under 1.5 4.12
Under 2.5 2.12
Under 3.5 1.43

1st Half Goals

Over 0.5 1.29
Over 1.5 2.61

Total Corners

Over 8.5 1.14
Over 9.5 1.9
Over 10.5 2.62
Over 11.5 3.5

Ballymena United Goals

Over 0.5 1.16
Over 1.5 1.89

Crusaders Goals

Over 0.5 1.33
Over 1.5 2.81

Today's Football Acca

Statistical picks combined into a daily accumulator. Each selection backed by match data and recent form analysis.

Today's Over 2.5 Goals Acca
  • Breiðablik / Augn U19 vs FH / ÍH U19 20:30 BST | U19 League, Iceland Breiðablik / Augn U19 have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/6 home matches this season · FH / ÍH U19 have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/5 away matches this season · Odds: 1.3
    91% combined
  • Tartu Welco vs Nõmme Kalju U21 17:00 BST | Esiliiga A, Estonia Tartu Welco have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/5 home matches this season · Nõmme Kalju U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 4/5 away matches this season · Odds: 1.22
    90% combined
  • SønderjyskE U19 vs Nordsjaelland U19 15:00 BST | U19 League, Denmark SønderjyskE U19 have seen over 2.5 goals in 11/12 home matches this season · Nordsjaelland U19 have seen over 2.5 goals in 8/12 away matches this season · Odds: 1.28
    79% combined
  • Kyzyl-Zhar vs Zhetysu 12:00 BST | Premier League, Kazakhstan Kyzyl-Zhar have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/6 home matches this season · Zhetysu have seen over 2.5 goals in 4/6 away matches this season · Odds: 2.2
    75% combined

Ballymena United vs Crusaders Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for Ballymena United vs Crusaders?

Over 8.5 Corners — Ballymena United see 9+ corners in 60% of home games, Crusaders in 90% of away games. Plenty of set-piece action expected.

Which team is likely to win, Ballymena United or Crusaders?

Crusaders hold a slight form advantage away (30% wins) over Ballymena United at home (20% wins) in Premiership. A competitive fixture with the visitors potentially having the edge.

Will both teams score in the match between Ballymena United and Crusaders?

Possibly — Ballymena United frequently see both teams score at home (70%), while Crusaders are lower on the road (60%). The home side are likely to score, but a reply from the visitors is less certain.

Will there be Over 2.5 goals in the match between Ballymena United and Crusaders?

Possibly — Crusaders regularly feature in high-scoring away games (Over 2.5 in 70%), while Ballymena United are lower at home (50%). The visitors' attacking output suggests multiple goals are likely.

Which team is more likely to score multiple goals: Ballymena United or Crusaders?

Crusaders have the stronger away scoring record — 2+ goals in 10% of away games compared to Ballymena United's 0% at home. The visitors may be the more productive side.

Will there be many corners in the match between Ballymena United and Crusaders?

Possibly — Crusaders frequently reach high corner counts away (90%), while Ballymena United are lower at home (60%). The visitors may create the majority of set-piece opportunities.

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