Crusaders and Ballymena United face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 NIFL Premiership season. The game takes place at Seaview on Saturday, 25/04/2026, at 15:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Crusaders vs Ballymena United, 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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Double Chance: Draw or Ballymena United
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Crusaders preview
Crusaders comes into the match having played 0 games in the NIFL Premiership so far. They have recorded 0 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 0 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 10 wins, 6 draws, and 22 losses.
Crusaders's attack has scored 48 goals during this period. Out of this total, 0 goals were scored in the NIFL Premiership, averaging 0 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.26.
The offence system of Crusaders is led by Fraser Bryden as the top scorer of the season. The scottish defender has scored 23 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 0 goals with an average of 0 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 81 goals conceded in 38 matches, resulting in an average of 2.13.
Ballymena United preview
On the other hand, Ballymena United comes into the match having played 0 games in the NIFL Premiership so far. They have recorded 0 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 0 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 10 wins, 9 draws, and 19 losses.
Ballymena United's attack has scored 46 goals during this period. Out of this total, 0 goals were scored in the NIFL Premiership, averaging 0 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.21.
The offence system of Ballymena United is led by Igor Rutkowski as the top scorer of the season. The polish forward has scored 11 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 0 goals with an average of 0 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 58 goals conceded in 38 matches, resulting in an average of 1.53.
Head to head: Crusaders vs Ballymena United
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Crusaders
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W D L D |
1.6 |
| Home | W D L L D |
1 |
| Away | W L D L L |
0.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 22% | 17% | 28% |
| Goals | 3.42 | 3.28 | 3.56 |
| Scored | 1.22 | 1.28 | 1.17 |
| Conceded | 2.19 | 2 | 2.39 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 44% | 56% |
| Without Conceding | 14% | 11% | 17% |
| Failed To Score | 39% | 44% | 33% |
| 1st to Score | 33% | 28% | 39% |
|
xG
|
1.24 | 1.33 | 1.14 |
|
xGA
|
1.9 | 1.73 | 2.12 |
Ballymena United
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L D W D D |
1.2 |
| Home | L D D W D |
1.2 |
| Away | W D L L L |
0.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 28% | 28% | 28% |
| Goals | 2.67 | 2.5 | 2.83 |
| Scored | 1.19 | 1.22 | 1.17 |
| Conceded | 1.47 | 1.28 | 1.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 53% | 50% | 56% |
| Without Conceding | 19% | 28% | 11% |
| Failed To Score | 31% | 28% | 33% |
| 1st to Score | 33% | 44% | 44% |
|
xG
|
1.12 | 1.16 | 1.08 |
|
xGA
|
1.47 | 1.38 | 1.56 |
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