Crusaders vs Ballymena United: match statistics
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Crusaders vs Ballymena United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Crusaders plays Ballymena United in NIFL Premiership (Northern Ireland). The game is scheduled for August 15, 2026. Venue: Seaview.
Recent form
Crusaders has 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 0.00 points per game. Ballymena United has 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses, with 3.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Crusaders scores 1.00 goals per game and allows 2.00. Ballymena United scores 3.00 and allows 0.00. Games in this league average 2.60 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 100% of Crusaders's games and 0% of Ballymena United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 100% and 100%, compared with league averages of 40% for BTTS and 60% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Crusaders has the higher season xG average, 1.52 to 0.99 per game. Crusaders takes 14.0 shots per game, while Ballymena United takes 8.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Crusaders leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. Ballymena United leads at halftime in 100% and scores 2.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Crusaders's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (1 goals). For Ballymena United, it is minutes 0-15 (1 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
NIFL Premiership games average 2.60 goals. Both teams score in 40% of games, and 60% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 4 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 2 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.25 goals, with both teams scoring in 75% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Crusaders | Ballymena United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 50% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.14 | 1.00 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Ballymena United is 200% better for: goals scored per game.
1 goals / game - Crusaders · 3 goals / game - Ballymena United
Crusaders scores in 100% of games (1 of 1 meczów), while Ballymena United keeps a clean sheet in 100% (1 of 1 meczów).
Ballymena United scores in 100% of games (1 of 1 meczów), while Crusaders keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 1 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Crusaders
Over / Under - Ballymena United
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Crusaders - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Ballymena United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 100% of games and wins 100%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 0% |
| No goal | 100% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -1 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 100% |
| No goal | 0% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (1 goal). Concedes most in 0-15 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (1 goal). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Crusaders
Ballymena United
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (NIFL Premiership).
Teams vs league
| Crusaders | Liga | Ballymena United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.00 | 2.60 | ▲ 3.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 100% | 40% | ▼ 0% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 100% | 60% | ▲ 100% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 30% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 60% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | • 100% | 100% | • 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Crusaders's perspective: 1 win, 2 draws and 1 loss against Ballymena United. Games average 3.25 goals, and both teams scored in 75% of them.
FAQ
When do Crusaders and Ballymena United play?
Crusaders face Ballymena United on August 15, 2026 in NIFL Premiership at Seaview. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Crusaders and Ballymena United?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches Crusaders won 1, Ballymena United won 1 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 3.25 goals, with both teams scoring in 75% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Crusaders vs Ballymena United?
Crusaders score 1.00 goals per game on average and Ballymena United 3.00. The NIFL Premiership average is 2.60 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 60% of games. Both teams score in 100% of Crusaders's matches and 0% of Ballymena United's.
What form are Crusaders and Ballymena United in?
Over the last 5 games Crusaders have a 0-0-1 record (0.00 points per game) and Ballymena United 1-0-0 (3.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Crusaders vs Ballymena United?
The statistical background for Crusaders vs Ballymena United — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.