Ballymena vs Crusaders Prediction & Tips | NIFL Premiership | FootballTips.app

Ballymena

Ballymena

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schedulePostponed
TBD
NIFL Premiership
Tuesday 10 February
Crusaders

Crusaders

Away
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AI Prediction
verified Low Confidence
12.02
X3.48
23.30

Recommended Bet

Home Win
Stake: Low (5/10)
45
Opp. Value

Key Factors

⚠️ Using limited statistical data
Attack Quality: Home 42% on target vs Away 44% on target
Standings: Home GD -10 (25pts) vs Away GD -21 (24pts)
➡️ MID OPPORTUNITY (45)

donut_small Win Probabilities

47%
31%
22%
Ballymena
Draw
Crusaders

Match Preview

Ballymena United will go head-to-head against Crusaders Belfast in an NIFL Premiership fixture at The Showgrounds on February 10, 2026 GMT.

The evenly matched teams are positioned closely in the league standings, with Ballymena United sitting 10th with 25 points and Crusaders Belfast just behind at 11th with 24 points.

Ballymena United has demonstrated a tendency towards draws, marking 50% of their last 6 home matches in such a manner.

On the flip side, Crusaders Belfast has had a tough time on the road, having lost 7 out of 13 away matches in the league.

When it comes to goals, Ballymena United has been able to score 2+ goals in 4 of their last 6 home matches, while Crusaders Belfast has managed to achieve the same feat in 67% of their last 6 games.

Based on the statistical data and current form, the prediction favors Ballymena United to clinch a narrow victory with a scoreline of 2-1.

League Standings Context

For Ballymena

PosTeamPWDLPts
9Portadown FC25911528
10Ballymena United25741425
11Crusaders Belfast26731624

For Crusaders

PosTeamPWDLPts
10Ballymena United25741425
11Crusaders Belfast26731624
12Glenavon26502115

Advanced Stats (Avg per match)

45.1/ 82.3
Dangerous Attacks
46.0/ 83.3
42.0%
Shots on Target
44.0%
6.8
Total Shots
7.6
47.0%
Possession
48.0%

Team Performance (Avg)

1.2
Goals Scored / Match
1.3
1.4
Goals Conceded / Match
2.0

Head-to-Head Summary

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Ballymena Wins
0%
2
Draws
33%
4
Crusaders Wins
67%
Total H2H Matches: 6

Recent Form Stats

MarketBallymenaCrusaders
Over 1.5 Goals
87%26/30
83%25/30
Over 2.5 Goals
43%13/30
63%19/30
Both Teams to Score
43%13/30
50%15/30
* Based on last 30 matches

Past Matches

Last 6: Ballymena

NIC
Ballymena United
1 - 2
Larne
NI1
Linfield Belfast
2 - 1
Ballymena United
NIL
Linfield Belfast
1 - 0
Ballymena United
NI1
Dungannon Swifts
2 - 0
Ballymena United
NI1
Ballymena United
2 - 2
Cliftonville Belfast
NI1
Bangor FC
2 - 0
Ballymena United

Home Games: Ballymena

NIC
Ballymena United
1 - 2
Larne
NI1
Ballymena United
2 - 2
Cliftonville Belfast
NI1
Ballymena United
2 - 0
Coleraine FC
NI1
Ballymena United
1 - 1
Carrick Rangers
NI1
Ballymena United
1 - 2
Dungannon Swifts
NIL
Ballymena United
2 - 0
Larne

Last 6: Crusaders

NI1
Crusaders Belfast
2 - 4
Larne
NI1
Crusaders Belfast
0 - 1
Linfield Belfast
NI1
Coleraine FC
5 - 1
Crusaders Belfast
NI1
Crusaders Belfast
2 - 0
Dungannon Swifts
NI1
Crusaders Belfast
2 - 2
Carrick Rangers
NI1
Cliftonville Belfast
1 - 2
Crusaders Belfast

Away Games: Crusaders

NI1
Coleraine FC
5 - 1
Crusaders Belfast
NI1
Cliftonville Belfast
1 - 2
Crusaders Belfast
NI1
Linfield Belfast
4 - 0
Crusaders Belfast
NI1
Linfield Belfast
1 - 0
Crusaders Belfast
NI1
Ballymena United
2 - 2
Crusaders Belfast
NI1
Carrick Rangers
1 - 2
Crusaders Belfast

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