Crusaders vs Ballymena United Football Stats

๐Ÿ“ Premiership, Northern Ireland
๐Ÿ•’ Saturday 25th April, 15:00 BST

Prediction, Stats & Betting Tips

Our Prediction

Over 8.5 Corners

Crusaders sit 2nd in the table after 34 games, averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per home match this season. Ballymena United are 3rd after 33 games, averaging 0.9 scored and 1.8 conceded on the road. Crusaders have won 3/10 home games (30%) this season; Ballymena United have won 1/10 on the road (10%). There's no dominant edge either way.

Crusaders have seen Over 2.5 Goals in 60% of home games this season (6/10); Ballymena United in 50% away (5/10). Crusaders average 1.5 scored and 1.6 conceded at home, Ballymena United 0.9 and 1.8 on the road.

BTTS figures are mid-range for both sides โ€” Crusaders at 50% in home games (5/10), Ballymena United at 50% away (5/10). Neither a clear yes nor no based on the stats alone.

Ballymena United are involved in high-corner games on the road (10+ corners in 70% of away fixtures, 7/10). Crusaders are lower at home (60%), but the visitors' style tends to push the total up.

Our Prediction: Over 8.5 Corners โ€” Crusaders see 9+ corners in 70% of home games, Ballymena United in 70% 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 Crusaders (2nd) and Ballymena United (3rd) 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 A 38 10 9 19 46:58 -12 39
10 Bangor 38 10 9 19 41:65 -24 39
11 Crusaders H 38 10 6 22 48:81 -33 36
12 Glenavon 38 8 4 26 37:69 -32 28

Team Form

Ballymena United have lost 80% of their away matches this season, while Crusaders have been more solid at home (50% losses). The home side may find it easier to impose themselves.

Crusaders (Home Form) Ballymena United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 3 (30%) 1 (10%)
Drawn 2 (20%) 1 (10%)
Lost 5 (50%) 8 (80%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Crusaders have seen both teams score in 50% of home games, Ballymena United in 50% of away games. The full BTTS breakdown for both sides is in the table below.

Crusaders (Home Form) Ballymena United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 5 (50%) 5 (50%)

Match Goals

Crusaders have seen Over 2.5 Goals in 60% of home games, Ballymena United in 50% of away games. The full goals breakdown for both sides is in the table below.

Over Goals

Crusaders (Home Form) Ballymena United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 10 (100%) 10 (100%)
Over 1.5 Goals 8 (80%) 7 (70%)
Over 2.5 Goals 6 (60%) 5 (50%)
Over 3.5 Goals 4 (40%) 3 (30%)

Under Goals

Crusaders (Home Form) Ballymena United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 0 (0%) 0 (0%)
Under 1.5 Goals 2 (20%) 3 (30%)
Under 2.5 Goals 4 (40%) 5 (50%)
Under 3.5 Goals 6 (60%) 7 (70%)

Team Goals

Crusaders have scored 2+ goals in 20% of home games this season, Ballymena United in 10% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.

Goals Scored

Crusaders (Home Form) Ballymena United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 7 (70%) 5 (50%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 5 (50%) 3 (30%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 2 (20%) 1 (10%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 1 (10%) 0 (0%)

Goals Conceded

Crusaders (Home Form) Ballymena United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 8 (80%) 10 (100%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 5 (50%) 7 (70%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 2 (20%) 1 (10%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 1 (10%) 0 (0%)

Goal Totals

Crusaders (Home Form) Ballymena United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 15 (1.5 avg) 9 (0.9 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 16 (1.6 avg) 18 (1.8 avg)

Match Corners

Both Crusaders (70% Over 8.5 at home) and Ballymena United (70% Over 8.5 away) regularly feature in high-corner matches. Expect plenty of set-piece opportunities from both sides.

Crusaders (Home Form) Ballymena United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 8 (80%) 9 (90%)
Over 8.5 Corners 7 (70%) 7 (70%)
Over 9.5 Corners 6 (60%) 7 (70%)
Over 10.5 Corners 4 (40%) 2 (20%)
Over 11.5 Corners 4 (40%) 1 (10%)
Over 12.5 Corners 4 (40%) 1 (10%)

Team Corners

Crusaders have moderate corner counts at home (6+ corners in 20% of games), and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 50% of home matches.

Ballymena United have moderate corner counts away (6+ corners in 20% of games), and are generally solid defensively away from home, conceding 6+ corners in only 40% of away matches.

Corners Won

Crusaders (Home Form) Ballymena United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 4 (40%) 3 (30%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 4 (40%) 3 (30%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 2 (20%) 2 (20%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 2 (20%) 2 (20%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 2 (20%) 0 (0%)

Corners Conceded

Crusaders (Home Form) Ballymena United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 8 (80%) 5 (50%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 5 (50%) 5 (50%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 5 (50%) 4 (40%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 3 (30%) 4 (40%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 1 (10%) 1 (10%)

Head 2 Head

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

17 Feb 2026
Ballymena United
2 โ€“ 0 HT: 0-0
Crusaders
22 Nov 2025
Ballymena United
2 โ€“ 2 HT: 1-2
Crusaders
20 Sep 2025
Crusaders
1 โ€“ 1 HT: 0-0
Ballymena United
15 Feb 2025
Crusaders
3 โ€“ 1 HT: 2-1
Ballymena United
26 Oct 2024
Crusaders
1 โ€“ 0 HT: 0-0
Ballymena United
20 Aug 2024
Ballymena United
0 โ€“ 1 HT: 0-1
Crusaders
09 Mar 2024
Ballymena United
2 โ€“ 4 HT: 2-1
Crusaders
13 Oct 2023
Crusaders
1 โ€“ 0 HT: 1-0
Ballymena United
11 Aug 2023
Ballymena United
1 โ€“ 2 HT: 0-2
Crusaders
07 May 2023
Ballymena United
0 โ€“ 4 HT: 0-1
Crusaders

Betting Odds

The table below shows the latest betting odds for Crusaders vs Ballymena United across a range of markets โ€” 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 โ€” always check with your bookmaker before placing a bet.

Full Time Result

Crusaders 9.5
Draw 5.4
Ballymena United 1.29

Half Time Result

Crusaders 4.93
Draw 2.33
Ballymena United 1.95

Double Chance

Crusaders or Draw 2.14
Crusaders or Ballymena United 1.17
Draw or Ballymena United 1.12

Both Teams to Score

Yes 1.67
No 2.05

Total Goals

Over 1.5 1.2
Over 2.5 1.57
Over 3.5 2.32
Under 1.5 3.85
Under 2.5 2.2
Under 3.5 1.52

1st Half Goals

Over 0.5 1.28
Over 1.5 2.44

Total Corners

Over 8.5 1.23
Over 9.5 1.5
Over 10.5 2.31
Over 11.5 2.44

Crusaders Goals

Over 0.5 1.47
Over 1.5 3.1

Ballymena United Goals

Over 0.5 1.1
Over 1.5 1.59

Today's Football Acca

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

โšฝ Today's Over 2.5 Goals Acca
  • Breiรฐablik / Augn U19 vs FH / รH U19 20:30 BST | U19 League, Iceland Breiรฐablik / Augn U19 have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/6 home matches this season · FH / รH U19 have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/5 away matches this season · Odds: 1.3
    91% combined
  • Tartu Welco vs Nรตmme Kalju U21 17:00 BST | Esiliiga A, Estonia Tartu Welco have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/5 home matches this season · Nรตmme Kalju U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 4/5 away matches this season · Odds: 1.22
    90% combined
  • SรธnderjyskE U19 vs Nordsjaelland U19 15:00 BST | U19 League, Denmark SรธnderjyskE 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

Crusaders vs Ballymena United Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for Crusaders vs Ballymena United?

Over 8.5 Corners โ€” Crusaders see 9+ corners in 70% of home games, Ballymena United in 70% of away games. Plenty of set-piece action expected.

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

Crusaders have a slight form edge at home (30% wins) over Ballymena United on the road (10% wins) in Premiership. Home advantage could be the deciding factor.

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

Mixed โ€” Crusaders have seen BTTS in 50% of home games, Ballymena United in 50% of away games. The stats don't strongly point either way for this Premiership fixture.

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

Uncertain โ€” Crusaders have seen Over 2.5 Goals in 60% of home games, Ballymena United in 50% of away games in Premiership. The stats don't point strongly in either direction.

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

Crusaders have the stronger scoring record โ€” 2+ goals in 20% of home games compared to Ballymena United's 10% away. The home side look the more likely to score multiple times.

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

Yes โ€” both Crusaders (70% Over 8.5 at home) and Ballymena United (70% Over 8.5 away) regularly feature in high-corner matches in Premiership. Plenty of set-piece opportunities expected.

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