Sport Picks
AI Match Summary
Ballymena host Crusaders in the NIFL Premiership. Little to choose between these two on current form. Recent numbers: Ballymena at 1.83 goals for, 1.31 against; Crusaders at 1.48 for, 1.66 against. Head-to-head, Ballymena have won 1 to Crusaders's 2, with 2 draws. They last met on Aug 15, 2026, ending 2:1. xG projections (1.56 - 1.63) back Crusaders to edge this. AI prediction: Draw (X). Expect a competitive, tight affair.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
- Ballymena haven't matched Crusaders's recent run of results.
- 40% chance of a draw — the model doesn't see a clear favorite.
- Regular NIFL Premiership form gives a decent read on both sides.
- High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Ballymena | Crusaders |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 29 | 29 |
| Wins | 10 | 12 |
| Draws | 11 | 6 |
| Losses | 8 | 11 |
| Goals Scored | 1.83 | 1.48 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.31 | 1.66 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.56 | 1.63 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Attack & Defence Capability Index
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Ballymena found the back of the net in 86% of recent matches (29 games).
H2H data points to 3.20 goals as a typical output.
Defensive concern: Crusaders conceded in 72% of 29 recent games.
Recent resilience: Ballymena stayed unbeaten in 3 of the last 5 games.
Scoring Trends
Recent Form & Match History
Ballymena
(Home)Crusaders
(Away)League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coleraine | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 18:5 | 22 |
| 2 | Linfield | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 9:5 | 19 |
| 3 | Larne | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 12:3 | 16 |
| 4 | Dungannon | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 9:8 | 13 |
| 5 | Cliftonville | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 12:10 | 12 |
| 6 | Crusaders | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 13:13 | 12 |
| 7 | Glentoran | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 11:10 | 10 |
| 8 | Carrick Rangers | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 11:13 | 10 |
| 9 | Ballymena | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 10:11 | 6 |
| 10 | Limavady | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 6:11 | 6 |
| 11 | Bangor FC | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7:17 | 5 |
| 12 | Portadown | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 5:17 | 1 |
