Ballymena United vs Crusaders prediction

Ballymena United and Crusaders face each other on Saturday 10.17.2026, at 15:00 (UK Time), in a NIFL Premiership 2026/27 match. The game will take place at Ballymena United's home ground, the The Showgrounds.

Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Ballymena United and Crusaders, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.

Ballymena United preview

Ballymena United heads into the match with the following record in the NIFL Premiership: in 10 matches, Ballymena United secured 3 victories, 3 draws, and 4 losses, maintaining an average of 1.2 points per game.

Taking a broader look at Ballymena United's 2026/27 season, the team has achieved a total of 13 victories so far.

Ballymena United has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 61 goals, of which 15 were scored in the NIFL Premiership, resulting in an average of 1.5 goals per game.

Individually, the standout performer is Igor Rutkowski, who has found the back of the net 11 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Kian Corbally has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 4 assists.

On the defensive side, Ballymena United has conceded 14 goals in the NIFL Premiership (an average of 1.4 per game) and 72 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.5 per match in the 2026/27 campaign.

Crusaders preview

Crusaders comes into the game with 11 matches played so far in the NIFL Premiership. They have secured 5 victories, 0 draws, and 6 losses, maintaining an average of 1.36 points per game in the competition.

Across all competitions in the 2026/27 season, the team has recorded 15 wins, 6 draws, and 28 losses.

Crusaders's attack has been highly effective, scoring 63 goals during this period. Of that total, 15 were netted in the NIFL Premiership, with an average of 1.36 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.29.

Crusaders's offensive system is led by Fraser Bryden, the team's top scorer this season. The scottish defender has found the back of the net 23 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Elliot Dunlop. The midfielder has contributed with 6 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 21 goals with an average of 1.91 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 102 goals in 49 matches, averaging 2.08 per match.

Head to head: Ballymena United vs Crusaders

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

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Points & Results

• 1.20
  PPG
  1.36
• 30%
  Wins
  45%
• 80%
  First to Score
  36%

Goals Scored & Conceded

• 1.50
  Scored/game
  1.36
• 1.40
  Conceded/game
  1.91
• 1.15
  xG
  0.95
• 1.38
  xGA
  1.45

Trends

• 60%
  Both Score
  64%
• 30%
  Clean Sheet
  9%
• 10%
  Failed to Score
  27%

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