Ballymena vs Crusaders: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Ballymena Utd prepare to host Crusaders FC on February 10, 2026, with kick-off at 20:45, this NORTHERN IRELAND: Premiership fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Ballymena Utd, currently 10th in the standings with 25 points from 25 games, trail the leaders by 37 points. They've earned 12 points from 11 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 2 draws and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Crusaders FC, sitting 11th with 24 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 16 points from 13 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 12 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Recent meetings between Ballymena Utd and Crusaders FC have favored Crusaders FC, ending in a 2-2 draw. This fixture has generally favored Crusaders FC in recent years.

In their previous league match against Linfield FC, Ballymena Utd recorded a 1-2 defeat while lining up in a standard formation.

Crusaders FC's last outing came against Larne FC, where they secured a 2-4 defeat using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Ballymena Utd are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Ballymena Utd and Crusaders FC are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Ballymena Utd's fixtures have averaged 2 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Crusaders FC's games average 3.5 goals, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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