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AI Match Summary
Crusaders host Ballymena in the NIFL Premiership. Neither defense has been convincing lately, which should mean goals. Crusaders have averaged 1.88 scored and 1.13 conceded recently, against Ballymena's 2.63 scored and 1.13 conceded. Past meetings favor Crusaders slightly — 2-1-2 in wins/losses/draws. They last met on Apr 25, 2026, ending 3:2. xG projections (1.50 - 1.88) back Ballymena to edge this. Over 2.5 looks the sharpest market angle here.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
- Look at the last few games and Ballymena come out ahead of Crusaders on wins alone.
- Model gives Ballymena a 40% chance of winning this.
- This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
- 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 | Crusaders | Ballymena |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 29 | 30 |
| Wins | 9 | 10 |
| Draws | 6 | 8 |
| Losses | 14 | 12 |
| Goals Scored | 1.88 | 2.63 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.13 | 1.13 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.88 | 2.63 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.13 | 1.13 |
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 has conceded goals in 80% of their last 30 outings.
These sides typically produce 3.40 goals when they meet.
Attacking prowess: Crusaders scored in 66% of their last 29 outings.
Recent resilience: Crusaders stayed unbeaten in 4 of the last 5 games.
Scoring Trends
Recent Form & Match History
Crusaders
(Home)Ballymena
(Away)League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glentoran | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 2 | Cliftonville | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 3 | Ballymena | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 4 | Bangor FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 5 | Coleraine | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 6 | Crusaders | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 7 | Dungannon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 8 | Linfield | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 9 | Larne | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 10 | Limavady | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 11 | Portadown | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 12 | Carrick Rangers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
