Ballymena United and Crusaders face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 NIFL Premiership season. The game takes place at The Showgrounds on Tuesday, 17/02/2026, at 19:45 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Ballymena United vs Crusaders, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
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Ballymena United preview
Ballymena United comes into the match having played 26 games in the NIFL Premiership so far. They have recorded 7 wins, 4 draws, and 15 losses, with an average of 0.96 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 7 wins, 4 draws, and 15 losses.
Ballymena United's attack has scored 30 goals during this period. Out of this total, 30 goals were scored in the NIFL Premiership, averaging 1.15 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.15.
The offence system of Ballymena United is led by Kian Corbally as the top scorer of the season. The irish midfielder has scored 4 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Kian Corbally, who has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 41 goals with an average of 1.58 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 41 goals conceded in 26 matches, resulting in an average of 1.58.
Crusaders preview
On the other hand, Crusaders comes into the match having played 27 games in the NIFL Premiership so far. They have recorded 7 wins, 4 draws, and 16 losses, with an average of 0.93 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 7 wins, 4 draws, and 16 losses.
Crusaders's attack has scored 35 goals during this period. Out of this total, 35 goals were scored in the NIFL Premiership, averaging 1.3 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.3.
The offence system of Crusaders is led by Fraser Bryden as the top scorer of the season. The scottish defender has scored 18 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Elliot Dunlop, who has contributed with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 56 goals with an average of 2.07 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 56 goals conceded in 27 matches, resulting in an average of 2.07.
Head to head: Ballymena United vs Crusaders
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Ballymena United
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L D L D |
0.96 |
| Home | D D L L L |
1.09 |
| Away | L L L L W |
0.87 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 27% | 27% | 27% |
| Goals | 2.73 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| Scored | 1.15 | 1.27 | 1.07 |
| Conceded | 1.58 | 1.45 | 1.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 45% | 53% |
| Without Conceding | 19% | 27% | 13% |
| Failed To Score | 31% | 27% | 33% |
| 1st to Score | 42% | 36% | 47% |
|
xG
|
1.17 | 1.33 | 1.03 |
|
xGA
|
1.54 | 1.49 | 1.58 |
Crusaders
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D L L L W |
0.93 |
| Home | D L L W L |
0.64 |
| Away | L L W L L |
1.23 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 26% | 14% | 38% |
| Goals | 3.37 | 3.5 | 3.23 |
| Scored | 1.3 | 1.29 | 1.31 |
| Conceded | 2.07 | 2.21 | 1.92 |
| Both Teams to Score | 52% | 50% | 54% |
| Without Conceding | 11% | 7% | 15% |
| Failed To Score | 37% | 43% | 31% |
| 1st to Score | 42% | 29% | 62% |
|
xG
|
1.24 | 1.27 | 1.21 |
|
xGA
|
1.96 | 1.84 | 2.1 |
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