Our Ballymena Utd vs Crusaders Prediction: 2-1
Ballymena Utd vs Crusaders in the Northern Ireland Premier is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday November 22, 2025. A 2-1 result in favor of the hosts is our main pick, yet with both teams likely to get on the scoresheet, BTTS is another bet worth considering.
This Ballymena Utd vs Crusaders prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Ballymena Utd's Last Match – Bangor FC vs Ballymena Utd
Ballymena Utd will hope to extend their good run following a 3-2 Northern Ireland Premier win against Bangor FC on November 8. In that match, Ballymena Utd had 45% possession and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bangor FC | 55% | 0 (3) | - | 78 |
Ballymena Utd | 45% | 0 (3) | - | 62 |
Crusaders's Last Match – Crusaders vs Glenavon
Determined to maintain their recent success, Crusaders must win following their 4-1 Northern Ireland Premier victory against Glenavon on November 15. In that match, Crusaders recorded 51% possession, firing 7 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Crusaders | 51% | 0 (7) | - | 49 |
Glenavon | 49% | 0 (4) | - | 48 |
Ballymena Utd vs Crusaders Stats
Key Stats
| Ballymena Utd | Crusaders | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.02 | Attacking Strength | 1.06 |
| 1.14 | Defence Strength | 1.17 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Ballymena Utd are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Crusaders average 1.6 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.
Ballymena Utd 12-15
Crusaders 16-17
What are the odds for this match?
Ballymena Utd to win: @1.85
Draw: @3.4
Crusaders to win: @3.4
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.85



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