Our Crusaders vs Ballymena Utd Prediction: 2-1
Crusaders vs Ballymena Utd in the Northern Ireland Premier is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday April 25, 2026. A 2-1 victory for the hosts is our top prediction, yet given both teams’ attacking form, BTTS seems like a smart betting choice.
Our prediction is supported by key performance data, betting odds and match insights — everything you need is right below to make smarter bets.
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Recent Form Insights
Crusaders's Last Match – Crusaders vs Portadown
Crusaders will look to carry forward their winning form after a 4-0 Northern Ireland Premier success over Portadown on April 11. In that match, Crusaders controlled 57% of possession and managed 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Crusaders | 57% | 0 (5) | - | 85 |
 Portadown | 43% | 0 (3) | - | 56 |
Ballymena Utd's Last Match – Carrick Rangers vs Ballymena Utd
Ballymena Utd will aim to maintain their momentum following a 3-2 Northern Ireland Premier triumph against Carrick Rangers on April 11.
Crusaders vs Ballymena Utd Stats
Key Stats
| Crusaders | Ballymena Utd | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.85 | Attacking Strength | 0.88 |
| 1.2 | Defence Strength | 1.25 |
| 0.6 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 1/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Crusaders are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 2.5 conceded per match, while Ballymena Utd average 1.4 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
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