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On April 25, 2026, Crusaders FC host Ballymena United at Seaview in what promises to be a closely contested Premiership clash. Crusaders recently demonstrated strong defensive form, while Ballymena has fluctuated in performance. The main lean favors Crusaders to either win or secure a draw, with low goals expected in this encounter.
These are our top betting tips and predictions for the match.
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 |
Ballymena United
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33 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 39 | 50 | -11 | 34 | L L D W D |
| 11 |
Crusaders FC
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33 | 7 | 5 | 21 | 38 | 72 | -34 | 26 | D W W W W |
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Stats
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Crusaders FC
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MP | W | D | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 10 | 6 | 22 |
| Home | 19 | 4 | 4 | 11 |
| Away | 19 | 6 | 2 | 11 |
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Crusaders FC
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CS | BTTS | FTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 16% | 47% | 37% |
| Home | 11% | 47% | 42% |
| Away | 21% | 47% | 32% |
Ballymena United
Stats
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Ballymena United
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MP | W | D | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 10 | 9 | 18 |
| Home | 19 | 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Away | 18 | 5 | 2 | 11 |
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Ballymena United
|
CS | BTTS | FTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 19% | 51% | 30% |
| Home | 26% | 47% | 26% |
| Away | 11% | 56% | 33% |
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Crusaders FC welcome Ballymena United to Seaview on April 25, 2026, in the Northern Irish Premiership. Crusaders are in decent form, with recent wins and strong defensive stats, while Ballymena show mixed results. The match is expected to be close, with a slight edge for the home side.
Crusaders FC are expected to rely on their experienced players such as Musa Dibaga and J. Tuffey. Ballymena United's squad features key players like D. Breen and G. Ali but may be dealing with minor squad rotation. Injuries are not specified, but both teams are largely fit.
Crusaders FC is slightly favored to win or draw this match at Seaview. Looking at recent form, Crusaders show strong defensive resilience, securing multiple clean sheets in recent games against Ballymena United. Ballymena United has a balanced record but has suffered some heavy defeats. A low-scoring, tight game is likely.
Crusaders FC typically play a disciplined, counter-attacking style with solid defensive organization, which should limit Ballymena's goal opportunities. Ballymena tend to create chances through set-pieces and crosses, but their recent struggles in attack suggest limited goal threat. Bet on Crusaders to maintain their defensive solidity.
See below all the main information for this match.
This match is likely to be tight with Crusaders' solid defensive record against Ballymena's sporadic attacking threat.
Given recent form and head-to-head history, a draw or Crusaders win is most probable.
Crusaders have a strong record of clean sheets at home, making the under 2.5 goals market appealing.
The match could see few goals scored, with a low-scoring scoreline likely.
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