Ballymena United vs Crusaders FC Prediction

Premiership · Tue 17 Feb 2026
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Ballymena UnitedLWWLD
2 - 0
Full time · HT 0 - 0
Crusaders FCLDLWL
Kick-offTue 17 Feb, 20:45
Our tip1 @ 1.91 ✓
GoalsOver 2.5
Confidence80%

Full-time report

Our tip1 ✓
Double chance1X ✓
BTTSYes ✗
Over/Under 2.5Over 2.5 ✗

Recent form

Last 5 matches, home and away
Ballymena UnitedLWWLD
07 Nov 26APortadown1 - 1Premiership
31 Oct 26HBangor0 - 1Premiership
20 Oct 26ANewington Youth3 - 1League Cup
17 Oct 26HCrusaders FC2 - 1Premiership
10 Oct 26ALimavady United2 - 3Premiership
Crusaders FCLDLWL
07 Nov 26ABangor0 - 1Premiership
31 Oct 26ALimavady United4 - 1Premiership
24 Oct 26HColeraine FC0 - 5Premiership
21 Oct 26AWarrenpoint Town2 - 2League Cup
17 Oct 26ABallymena United1 - 2Premiership

Head to head

Ballymena United 8 · Draws 5 · Crusaders FC 24 (37 meetings, last 10 below)

17 Oct 26Ballymena United2 - 1Crusaders FCPremiership
15 Aug 26Crusaders FC2 - 1Ballymena UnitedPremiership
25 Apr 26Crusaders FC3 - 2Ballymena UnitedPremiership
17 Feb 26Ballymena United2 - 0Crusaders FCPremiership
22 Nov 25Ballymena United2 - 2Crusaders FCPremiership
20 Sep 25Crusaders FC1 - 1Ballymena UnitedPremiership
15 Feb 25Crusaders FC3 - 1Ballymena UnitedPremiership
26 Oct 24Crusaders FC1 - 0Ballymena UnitedPremiership
20 Aug 24Ballymena United0 - 1Crusaders FCPremiership
09 Mar 24Ballymena United2 - 4Crusaders FCPremiership

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Our prediction

Ballymena United to win

@ 1.91
Double chance
1X  •  Ballymena United or Draw
@ 1.25
Both teams to score
Yes – both teams score
@ 1.57
Confidence
80%

Our record

Our tips on Ballymena Unitedlast 20 tipped matches
7/2035%
Our tips on Crusaders FClast 20 tipped matches
11/2055%
Our tips in Premiershiplast 30 days
9/2536%

Correct 1X2 tips (home win, draw or away win), checked against the final score.

Who will win?

Voting closed at kick-off.

Goals outlook

Over/Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Confidence
85%
Over 2.5: 59%Under 2.5: 41%
Expected goals
1.10Ballymena United
3.06Total
1.96Crusaders FC

Possible correct scores

1 – 1 Draw 10% @ 6.25
1 – 0 Ballymena United win 9% @ 7.00
2 – 1 Ballymena United win 9% @ 7.00 Our pick
2 – 0 Ballymena United win 7% @ 9.00 ✓ Final score
1 – 2 Crusaders FC win 7% @ 9.50

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

Ballymena United74%
Draw16%
Crusaders FC10%

Odds (1X2)

11.91
X3.45
23.45

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+.

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