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Ballymena UnitedLWWLD
Crusaders FCLDLWLHead to head
Ballymena United 8 · Draws 5 · Crusaders FC 24 (37 meetings, last 10 below)
Our prediction
Ballymena United to win
@ 1.91Our record
Correct 1X2 tips (home win, draw or away win), checked against the final score.
Who will win?
Voting closed at kick-off.
Goals outlook
Possible correct scores
Final score: 2 – 0 – in our list ✓. Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.
Win probability
Odds (1X2)
Ballymena United vs Crusaders FC preview and result
Ballymena United and Crusaders FC met in the Premiership on Tuesday 17 February 2026 at 20:45 (Nigerian time). The match finished 2 - 0, 0 - 0 at half time.
Our model gives Ballymena United a 74% chance of winning, the draw 16% and Crusaders FC 10%. Our pick was Ballymena United to win with 80% confidence at odds of 1.91. The pick came in ✓. For a safer option, the double chance 1X (Ballymena United or Draw) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.25.
Goals: we expect about 3.1 goals (1.1 for Ballymena United, 2.0 for Crusaders FC). The chance of three or more goals is 59%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (85% confidence). 2 goals were scored.
Form and head to head
Ballymena United have 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (L-W-W-L-D), scoring 8 and conceding 7. Crusaders FC have 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches (L-D-L-W-L), scoring 7 and conceding 11. In their last 10 meetings, Ballymena United won 8, Crusaders FC won 24 and 5 ended level.
Frequently asked questions
What was the prediction for Ballymena United vs Crusaders FC?
Our pre-match prediction is Ballymena United to win (80% confidence) at odds of 1.91. Win chances: Ballymena United 74%, draw 16%, Crusaders FC 10%.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in Ballymena United vs Crusaders FC?
We expect about 3.1 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 85% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 59%).
What time is Ballymena United vs Crusaders FC?
Ballymena United vs Crusaders FC (Premiership) was played on Tuesday 17 February 2026 at 20:45 Nigerian time (WAT).
What is a safe bet for Ballymena United vs Crusaders FC?
The double chance 1X (Ballymena United or Draw) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.25. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.
Predictions are estimates from our model, not guarantees. 18+ only – bet responsibly. More: today's predictions · Bet Slip Builder · booking codes.
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