Crusaders U20 and Ballymena United U20 face each other on Monday 02.23.2026, at 20:00 (UK Time), in a Premiership Development League 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Crusaders U20's home ground, the .
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Crusaders U20 and Ballymena United U20, 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.
APWin predictions for Crusaders U20 vs Ballymena United U20
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Crusaders U20 Win
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Crusaders U20 preview
Crusaders U20 heads into the match with the following record in the Premiership Development League: in 26 matches, Crusaders U20 secured 12 victories, 1 draws, and 13 losses, maintaining an average of 1.42 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Crusaders U20's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 12 victories so far.
Crusaders U20 has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 55 goals, of which 55 were scored in the Premiership Development League, resulting in an average of 2.12 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is , who has found the back of the net 0 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 0 assists.
On the defensive side, Crusaders U20 has conceded 58 goals in the Premiership Development League (an average of 2.23 per game) and 58 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 2.23 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Ballymena United U20 preview
Ballymena United U20 comes into the game with 22 matches played so far in the Premiership Development League. They have secured 9 victories, 3 draws, and 10 losses, maintaining an average of 1.36 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 9 wins, 3 draws, and 10 losses.
Ballymena United U20's attack has been highly effective, scoring 34 goals during this period. Of that total, 34 were netted in the Premiership Development League, with an average of 1.55 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.55.
Ballymena United U20's offensive system is led by , the team's top scorer this season. The has found the back of the net 0 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, . The has contributed with 0 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 42 goals with an average of 1.91 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 42 goals in 22 matches, averaging 1.91 per match.
Head to head: Crusaders U20 vs Ballymena United U20
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Crusaders U20
Northern Ireland - Premiership Development League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L W L W |
1.42 |
| Home | L L L L D |
1 |
| Away | L W W W W |
1.85 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 46% | 31% | 62% |
| Goals | 4.35 | 3.85 | 4.85 |
| Scored | 2.12 | 1.85 | 2.38 |
| Conceded | 2.23 | 2 | 2.46 |
| Both Teams to Score | 69% | 69% | 69% |
| Without Conceding | 23% | 23% | 23% |
| Failed To Score | 8% | 8% | 8% |
| 1st to Score | 62% | 62% | 62% |
|
xG
|
1.5 | 1.68 | 1.36 |
|
xGA
|
1.09 | 1 | 1.17 |
Ballymena United U20
Northern Ireland - Premiership Development League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W L L W |
1.36 |
| Home | L W L L W |
1.5 |
| Away | W W L D W |
1.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 41% | 50% | 33% |
| Goals | 3.45 | 3.2 | 3.67 |
| Scored | 1.55 | 1.4 | 1.67 |
| Conceded | 1.91 | 1.8 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 45% | 40% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 36% | 40% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 23% | 20% | 25% |
| 1st to Score | 62% | 50% | 42% |
|
xG
|
0.93 | 0.93 | 0.92 |
|
xGA
|
1.31 | 1.22 | 1.41 |
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