Crusaders FC 24%Draw 14%Ballymena United 62%Expected goals 1.04 – 1.93
79%
Betarazi pick
Over 1.5 goals
Very strong pick · fair odds 1.27 · bookmaker 1.20 · Won ✓
9/10Rating
1.20Odds
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Value bet: Ballymena United to win @ 1.83 – our chance 62% vs 55% implied by the price (edge +13%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Picks by market
ResultBallymena United to win ✗62% · @1.83
Double chanceEither team to win ✓86% · @1.20
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓59% · @1.57
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓79% · @1.20
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗10% · fair 10.06
Crusaders FC vs Ballymena United: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
15:00 WAT, Saturday 15 August: Crusaders FC v Ballymena United in the Premiership, played at Seaview. In the table, Crusaders FC are 8th, lower half, on 18 points after 15 matches; Ballymena United are 9th (lower half) with 16. Only 2 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Crusaders FC, last 5: LWDLW Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to Cliftonville FC, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 0 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 0.8 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Ballymena United, last 5: WDDWW Their latest outing: 3–0 win over Linfield, away. Away from home the record reads 3 won, 0 lost from 6. The attack is flying at 2.5 goals per game.
Momentum favours Ballymena United, collecting 2.0 points per game to 1.3 for Crusaders FC.
Head to head
When they last met (17 Feb 2026) it ended Ballymena United 2–0 Crusaders FC.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Crusaders FC 1.0 xG, Ballymena United 1.9 xG – a total near 3.0. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 57% and GG at 59%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Crusaders FC 24%, draw 14%, Ballymena United 62%.
GG/NG: GG (59%) at 1.57.
Price worth noting: Ballymena United to win @1.83 – the bookmaker implies 55%, our ratings say 62%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (79%, odds 1.20). Most likely score in line with that pick: Crusaders FC 1–1 Ballymena United. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Crusaders FC24%fair 4.21 · @3.50
Draw14%fair 6.98 · @3.70
Ballymena United62%fair 1.62 · @1.83
2.98Expected goals
1.04Crusaders FC xG
1.93Ballymena United xG
59%Both score
57%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
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From our goals model: Crusaders FC 1.0 – 1.9 Ballymena United expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Crusaders FC vs Ballymena United?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 79% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.
Who will win Crusaders FC vs Ballymena United?
On our numbers Crusaders FC have a 24% chance of winning, the draw 14% and Ballymena United 62%.
How many goals will there be in Crusaders FC vs Ballymena United?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 57% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Crusaders FC vs Ballymena United?
Our predicted score is Crusaders FC 1–1 Ballymena United, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is Crusaders FC vs Ballymena United?
Crusaders FC vs Ballymena United (Premiership) kicks off on Saturday 15 August 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at Seaview.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
