Premiership · Saturday, 17 Oct 2026
Ballymena United
Home
14:00
d ::
Ballymena Showgrounds
Crusaders FC
Away
Recommended tip
Home Win @ 1.62
Predicted score
2 - 1
Goal expectancy (xG)
2.24 - 0.9
Win probability
Home
64%
Draw
18%
Away
18%
Predictions by market
Match Result (1X2)
1
58%
1.62
Double Chance
No tip for this market.
Over / Under 2.5
Over 2.5
65%
1.45
Both Teams To Score
BTTS
60%
1.57
Over 1.5 Goals
Over 1.5
74%
1.27
Goals & trends
65%
Over 2.5
60%
BTTS
74%
Over 1.5
3.14
Avg goals
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Recent form: last 5 games
Head-to-head
0
Ballymena United wins
0
Draws
1
Crusaders FC wins
15 Aug 2026
Crusaders FC
2 - 1
Ballymena United
Why this prediction
40%
Recent form
20%
46%
Attack
33%
53%
Defence
26%
5%
Head-to-head
95%
64%
Win probability
18%
Match Preview & Analysis
Ballymena United face Crusaders FC in Premiership. Ballymena United have won 1, drawn 3 and lost 1 of their last 5 games, scoring 7 and conceding 7 (1.2 points per game). Crusaders FC have won 1, drawn 0 and lost 4 of their last 5 games, scoring 5 and conceding 11 (0.6 points per game).
In their last 1 meeting on record, Ballymena United won 0, Crusaders FC won 1 and 0 ended level. Our model puts Over 2.5 Goals at 65% and Both Teams to Score at 60%.
With a 64% probability backing Ballymena United, home advantage and superior chance creation make Ballymena United to Win (1) the primary recommendation. Our algorithm forecasts a most likely final scoreline of 2-1, offering disciplined value for match winner and goals accumulator slips.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Our data-driven prediction model calculates a 64% win probability for Ballymena United, a 18% chance of a draw, and a 18% probability for Crusaders FC. Our top recommended betting pick is Ballymena United Win (1).
The most statistically probable scoreline prediction is 2 - 1, with an expected total goal expectancy (xG) of 3.14 goals across both sides.
Yes. Both Teams To Score (BTTS / GG) is favored with a 60% likelihood based on recent scoring form and defensive concession rates.
The match takes place on Saturday, 17 Oct 2026 at 14:00 (East Africa Time) at Ballymena Showgrounds as part of the Premiership.
