Ballymena United vs
Crusaders FC• Premiership, Northern-Ireland
Betting Odds, Analysis & Prediction
Price board · 1X2captured 17 Oct 09:57 UTC
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinnacle | 1.65 | 4.49 | 4.39 | 5.7% |
| William Hill | 1.62 | 4.00 | 4.33 | 9.8% |
| 1xBet | 1.58 | 4.10 | 4.38 | 10.5% |
| Marathonbet | 1.56 | 4.10 | 4.30 | 11.7% |
| Bet365 | 1.60 | 3.80 | 4.33 | 11.9% |
| BetVictor | 1.53 | 3.50 | 3.90 | 19.6% |
| Best of all books | 1.65 | 4.49 | 4.39 | 5.7% |
| Average | 1.59 | 4.00 | 4.27 | 11.3% |
Best price per column is highlighted. These are the last prices captured before kickoff; the strip above shows the latest best prices.
Team comparison
Blue marks the stronger side on each line. Ratings come from the match model: attack, defence, form, head to head and a goals model.
Last 10 matches team's goals firstupdated 19 Oct 17:30 UTC
Ballymena United
3W 3D 4L · goals 14:15 · per match 1.4 for, 1.5 against
| 17 Oct | H | Crusaders FC | 2-1 | W |
| 10 Oct | A | Limavady United | 2-3 | L |
| 3 Oct | A | Cliftonville FC | 1-0 | W |
| 26 Sep | H | Portadown | 2-0 | W |
| 19 Sep | A | Dungannon Swifts | 1-1 | D |
| 15 Sep | H | Carrick Rangers | 1-1 | D |
| 11 Sep | A | Coleraine FC | 2-3 | L |
| 5 Sep | A | Bangor | 2-2 | D |
| 21 Aug | H | Glentoran | 0-2 | L |
| 15 Aug | A | Crusaders FC | 1-2 | L |
Crusaders FC
4W 0D 6L · goals 13:20 · per match 1.3 for, 2.0 against
| 17 Oct | A | Ballymena United | 1-2 | L |
| 10 Oct | H | Larne | 0-3 | L |
| 3 Oct | A | Carrick Rangers | 0-4 | L |
| 26 Sep | H | Bangor | 2-1 | W |
| 19 Sep | A | Linfield | 0-1 | L |
| 15 Sep | H | Dungannon Swifts | 3-0 | W |
| 12 Sep | H | Limavady United | 1-2 | L |
| 5 Sep | A | Coleraine FC | 1-4 | L |
| 29 Aug | A | Glentoran | 2-1 | W |
| 22 Aug | H | Portadown | 3-2 | W |
Head to head
36 meetings · goals 37:65 · last 10: 1W 2D 7L for Ballymena United
| 15 Aug 2026Premiership | Premiership | Crusaders FC2-1Ballymena United |
| 25 Apr 2026Premiership | Premiership | Crusaders FC3-2Ballymena United |
| 17 Feb 2026Premiership | Premiership | Ballymena United2-0Crusaders FC |
| 22 Nov 2025Premiership | Premiership | Ballymena United2-2Crusaders FC |
| 20 Sep 2025Premiership | Premiership | Crusaders FC1-1Ballymena United |
| 15 Feb 2025Premiership | Premiership | Crusaders FC3-1Ballymena United |
| 26 Oct 2024Premiership | Premiership | Crusaders FC1-0Ballymena United |
| 20 Aug 2024Premiership | Premiership | Ballymena United0-1Crusaders FC |
| 9 Mar 2024Premiership | Premiership | Ballymena United2-4Crusaders FC |
| 13 Oct 2023Premiership | Premiership | Crusaders FC1-0Ballymena United |
Premiership tableIFA Premiershipupdated 20 Oct 20:40 UTC
In the Premiership table, Ballymena United sit 6th with 15 points from 11 games, while Crusaders FC are 7th with 15 points from 12.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coleraine FC | 12 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 26:12 | +14 | 31 |
| 2 | Linfield | 11 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 16:8 | +8 | 26 |
| 3 | Glentoran | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 16:10 | +6 | 20 |
| 4 | Larne | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 17:6 | +11 | 19 |
| 5 | Carrick Rangers | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 21:19 | +2 | 17 |
| 6 | Ballymena United | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 17:15 | +2 | 15 |
| 7 | Crusaders FC | 12 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 16:23 | -7 | 15 |
| 8 | Dungannon Swifts | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 11:14 | -3 | 14 |
| 9 | Cliftonville FC | 12 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 13:15 | -2 | 12 |
| 10 | Limavady United | 11 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 11:17 | -6 | 12 |
| 11 | Portadown | 12 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 10:21 | -11 | 8 |
| 12 | Bangor | 12 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 10:24 | -14 | 6 |
Market · 1X2
Margin-free probabilities from the average price across bookmakers; the books keep a 6.9% margin.
1X2 since open average price
Over / Under 2.5
| Bookmaker | Over | Under | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinnacle | 1.55 | 2.47 | 5.0% |
| Bet365 | 1.57 | 2.35 | 6.2% |
| 1xBet | 1.46 | 2.38 | 10.5% |
| Marathonbet | 1.46 | 2.38 | 10.5% |
| BetVictor | 1.41 | 2.03 | 20.2% |
| Best of all books | 1.57 | 2.47 | 4.2% |
| Average | 1.49 | 2.32 | 10.2% |
Both teams to score
| Bookmaker | Yes | No | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | 1.57 | 2.25 | 8.1% |
| William Hill | 1.57 | 2.25 | 8.1% |
| 1xBet | 1.53 | 2.32 | 8.5% |
| Marathonbet | 1.53 | 2.28 | 9.2% |
| BetVictor | 1.40 | 2.05 | 20.2% |
| Best of all books | 1.57 | 2.32 | 6.8% |
| Average | 1.52 | 2.23 | 10.6% |
Odds Analysis & Prediction
The statistical model rated Ballymena United at 45% to win, the draw at 45% and Crusaders FC at 10% — against average 1X2 odds of 1.59 | 3.99 | 4.27, which imply roughly 62.9% for a Ballymena United win versus the model's 45%.
Form context from the Premiership table: Ballymena United are 6th (15 pts, 17-15 goals), Crusaders FC 7th (15 pts, 16-23).
Over their last five matches, Ballymena United averaged 1.4 goals scored and 1 conceded per game; Crusaders FC averaged 1 scored and 1.8 conceded.
Statistical advice: Double chance : Ballymena United or draw.
Probabilities are statistical estimates derived from historical data — not betting advice. Odds shown are bookmaker averages and move until kickoff.
All markets average prices
Full time
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.59 | 4.00 | 4.27 |
Double chance
| 1X | X2 | 12 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.16 | 2.11 | 1.15 |
Draw no bet
| 1 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 1.26 | 3.22 |
Both teams to score
| Yes | No |
|---|---|
| 1.52 | 2.23 |
1st half
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.09 | 2.43 | 4.43 |
2nd half
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.92 | 2.80 | 4.37 |
HT/FT
| HT / FT | FT 1 | FT X | FT 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HT 1 | 2.30 | 15.0 | 35.3 |
| HT X | 4.65 | 6.97 | 10.5 |
| HT 2 | 20.1 | 16.0 | 7.33 |
First team to score
| Home | No Goal | Away |
|---|---|---|
| 1.50 | 17.3 | 2.55 |
Match goals
| Line | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 1.02 | 12.5 |
| 1.5 | 1.13 | 4.54 |
| 2.5 | 1.49 | 2.32 |
| 3.5 | 2.25 | 1.53 |
| 4.5 | 3.76 | 1.19 |
| 5.5 | 6.28 | 1.05 |
| 6.5 | 10.5 | 1.02 |
| 7.5 | 17.0 | – |
| 8.5 | 21.0 | – |
14 more lines
| Line | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1.03 | 10.5 |
| 1.25 | 1.07 | 5.94 |
| 1.75 | 1.14 | 4.45 |
| 2 | 1.17 | 4.00 |
| 2.25 | 1.32 | 2.88 |
| 2.75 | 1.58 | 2.09 |
| 3 | 1.76 | 1.85 |
| 3.25 | 1.99 | 1.65 |
| 3.75 | 2.56 | 1.40 |
| 4 | 3.14 | 1.27 |
| 4.25 | 3.42 | 1.23 |
| 4.75 | 4.64 | 1.12 |
| 5 | 6.30 | 1.06 |
| 5.25 | 6.60 | 1.05 |
Asian handicap
| Line | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|
| -1.5 | 2.55 | 1.45 |
| -1.25 | 2.25 | 1.53 |
| -1 | 1.98 | 1.70 |
| -0.75 | 1.72 | 1.93 |
| -0.5 | 1.58 | 2.16 |
| -0.25 | 1.41 | 2.55 |
11 more lines
| Line | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|
| -3 | 8.50 | 1.01 |
| -2.75 | 5.96 | 1.09 |
| -2.5 | 4.65 | 1.14 |
| -2.25 | 4.28 | 1.16 |
| -2 | 3.93 | 1.19 |
| -1.75 | 3.06 | 1.33 |
| 0 | 1.26 | 3.43 |
| +0.25 | 1.22 | 3.91 |
| +0.5 | 1.19 | 4.50 |
| +0.75 | 1.09 | 5.67 |
| +1 | 1.01 | 8.50 |
Corners 2-Way
| Line | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| 6.5 | 1.05 | 5.94 |
| 7.5 | 1.21 | 3.63 |
| 8.5 | 1.43 | 2.55 |
| 9.5 | 1.75 | 1.96 |
| 10.5 | 2.20 | 1.58 |
| 11.5 | 2.90 | 1.32 |
| 12.5 | 4.01 | 1.16 |
| 13.5 | 6.01 | 1.04 |
21 more lines
| Line | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| 6.75 | 1.06 | 5.69 |
| 7 | 1.07 | 5.43 |
| 7.25 | 1.13 | 4.32 |
| 7.75 | 1.22 | 3.48 |
| 8 | 1.25 | 3.30 |
| 8.25 | 1.34 | 2.86 |
| 8.75 | 1.47 | 2.42 |
| 9 | 1.56 | 2.30 |
| 9.25 | 1.65 | 2.11 |
| 9.75 | 1.84 | 1.86 |
| 10 | 1.97 | 1.77 |
| 10.25 | 2.07 | 1.67 |
| 10.75 | 2.35 | 1.51 |
| 11 | 2.58 | 1.41 |
| 11.25 | 2.72 | 1.37 |
| 11.75 | 3.20 | 1.26 |
| 12 | 3.68 | 1.20 |
| 12.25 | 3.84 | 1.18 |
| 12.75 | 4.64 | 1.11 |
| 13 | 5.61 | 1.06 |
| 13.25 | 5.81 | 1.05 |
Next Premiership matches
| 23 Oct | Portadown – Linfield |
Latest Premiership results
| 20 Oct | Larne 1-2 Linfield |
| 17 Oct | Cliftonville FC 1-2 Portadown |
| 17 Oct | Bangor 0-0 Dungannon Swifts |
| 17 Oct | Glentoran 1-0 Limavady United |
| 17 Oct | Carrick Rangers 2-2 Linfield |
| 16 Oct | Larne 2-3 Coleraine FC |