Crusaders FC vs Ballinamallard United Saturday 18th July 2026 05:00 PM football predictions.

Match Analysis

Crusaders FC Ballinamallard United

Crusaders FC L W W W W D

Ballinamallard United W L D L L L

STRENGTH

EXPECTED GOALS

WINS THE GAME

What do these metrics mean?

Strength: Recent form points from the last several matches. Higher means a better recent run of results.
Shot Conversion: Goals scored divided by total shots taken (rolling window of past matches). Measures finishing efficiency — only available when historical shot data exists.
Shots on Target: Proportion of shots that were on target. Reflects shot accuracy and discipline — only available when historical shot data exists.
Possession: Average ball possession percentage over recent matches. Indicates territorial dominance — only available when historical stats exist.
Save Rate: Goalkeeper saves divided by shots faced. Higher means the keeper is denying more chances — only available when historical stats exist.
Attacking Potential: Composite index from goals, expected goals and shots (weighted). Only available when full shot stats are tracked for a team.
Defensive Potential: Composite index from goals conceded, saves and blocked shots (weighted). Only available when full shot stats are tracked.
Expected Goals: Poisson-estimated goals each team is likely to score, derived from season attack/defence averages and opponent strength.
Head to Head: Historical win share across all previous meetings between these two teams (home wins | draws | away wins).
Wins the Game: Machine learning win probability — the model's confidence that each team wins this match outright.

Head to Head History

Home Team	Away Team	Score	Date
Crusaders FC	Ballinamallard United	2 - 0	September 26, 2020
Ballinamallard United	Crusaders FC	0 - 3	January 1, 2018
Crusaders FC	Ballinamallard United	2 - 0	October 27, 2017
Ballinamallard United	Crusaders FC	1 - 5	September 9, 2017

Crusaders FC Form (Last 6 Matches)

Date	Venue	Opponent	Score	Result
May 1, 26	Home	Annagh United	1 - 2	Loss
Apr 28, 26	Away	Annagh United	2 - 3	Win
Apr 25, 26	Home	Ballymena United	3 - 2	Win
Apr 18, 26	Away	Glenavon FC	0 - 1	Win
Apr 11, 26	Home	Portadown	4 - 0	Win
Apr 7, 26	Home	Bangor	1 - 1	Draw

Ballinamallard United Form (Last 6 Matches)

Date	Venue	Opponent	Score	Result
Aug 2, 25	Home	Linfield	3 - 1	Win
Jul 17, 25	Away	Dungannon Swifts	4 - 0	Loss
Jul 27, 24	Away	Portadown	1 - 1	Draw
Jul 23, 24	Away	Loughgall	2 - 1	Loss
Jul 20, 24	Away	Dungannon Swifts	3 - 1	Loss
Jul 29, 23	Home	Dungannon Swifts	0 - 2	Loss

Friendlies Clubs Table

Pos	Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
1677	Ballinamallard United	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
1677	Crusaders FC	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Predictions

Both Teams To Score - Yes

This prediction indicates that there is a 55.12% likelihood that both Crusaders FC and Ballinamallard United will score at least one goal each during the course of the match.

Crusaders FC to win or Draw

This prediction indicates that Crusaders FC has a 34.93% likelihood to win the match. The likelihood for the match to end as a draw is 34.15 %

Over 1.5 goals

This prediction indicates that there is a 58.75% likelihood that by the end of the football match, there will be two or more goals scored.

Over 2.5 goals

This prediction indicates that there is a 55.31% likelihood that by the end of the football match, there will be three or more goals scored.

Most Likely Scorelines

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