Crusaders FC vs Ballymena United FC Prediction: Ballymena United will not suffer consecutive losses

Ballymena United hopes to return to winning ways when they take on Crusaders at Windsor Park on Saturday. Ballymena United’s 8-game unbeaten league run ended at Coleraine's hands last week. Crusaders on the other hand have now gone two games without a win. We believe Ballymena United will not suffer another defeat. Please see the carefully prepared tips.

Crusaders FC (6th)

Form in the League: DLWWL

Crusaders have now gone two games without a positive outcome. However, their last league game against Larne, which ended in a 1-1 draw, can be a good result for them considering the form of their opponent Larne. They have two wins, a draw, and 2 losses in their last 5 league games. Crusaders will be hoping to continue in winning ways as they take on Ballymena United on Saturday. 

Kieran Offord is the team's top scorer this season with 5 goals. Crusaders are currently 6th placed in the league with 5 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses from the 11 league games played. 

Ballymena United FC (2nd)

Form in the League: LWWWW

What an incredible journey it has been for Ballymena United as they secured 8 consecutive wins but it came to an end at the hands of Coleraine in their most recent league game which ended in a 0-1 defeat. 

Ben Kennedy is the team's top scorer with 11 goals in the league this season. Ballymena are currently second placed in the league table with 8 wins and 5 losses from the 13 league games they’ve played. 

Head-To-Head Statistics

Crusaders currently lead in their head-to-head stats with 13 wins while Ballymena United has 4 wins with 3 draws.  

Expert Betting Tips

Ballymena United is in sensational form with 8 consecutive league wins and only a loss in their last 9 league games. Crusaders on the other hand are not in their best form and they’ll have a hard time against Ballymena United. We go with a win or draw for Ballymena United here. We also expect both teams to find the net and a total of over 2.5 goals. Please see some of their head-to-head streaks below;

• 5 consecutive wins for the Crusaders in their last 5 meetings
• Crusaders have no losses in their last 6 meetings
• Crusaders have scored first in their last 5 meetings