Ballymena United FC vs Crusaders FC Prediction: The Crues will get their first victory of the season

On Friday, the Northern Ireland Premier League Championship proceeds, featuring a match between Ballymena United and Crusaders set to take place at the Ballymena Showgrounds. Ballymena United faced defeat in their opening game against Coleraine, whereas Crusaders had their match postponed due to their involvement in the Europa Conference League qualifiers. Both teams are eager to kickstart their league campaign with a win. Presented below are carefully formulated suggestions for the imminent encounter.

Ballymena United FC

Form: L

The previous season proved to be a testing time for Ballymena United, marked by a notably arduous phase. Navigating the struggle to evade relegation, they found themselves contending in the playoff zone, ultimately clinching their position in the premiership. Unfortunately, their league expedition commenced on an unforeseen note, succumbing to a 1-2 defeat against Coleraine in their inaugural match. With their eyes set on recovery, Ballymena United now aims to achieve a favorable outcome against the Crusaders, although the specific outcome remains open-ended.

Crusaders FC

Having concluded the previous league season on a high note, Crusaders secured a position in the league's top tier. Eager to commence the new season with a triumph, they are set to face Ballymena United on Friday. While Crusaders have introduced several new additions to their squad, their journey in the European Conference League qualifiers was halted by a defeat against Rosenborg. With optimism in mind, they anticipate a smoother encounter against Ballymena United come Friday.

Head-To-Head Statistics

A critical look at the last 6 games between them produced 4 wins for the Crusaders 2 victories for Ballymena United and a draw.

Expert Betting Tips

After a premature conclusion to the Crusaders' aspirations for European football this season, their focus now shifts entirely to their impending league encounter against Ballymena United. Our preliminary forecast indicates a triumph for the Crusaders, who are determined to inaugurate their league campaign with a resounding victory on Friday. Our initial projection leans towards a Crusaders win, with odds set at 1.60.

Furthermore, we anticipate witnessing at least two goals from the Crusaders during this match, with odds of 1.63