The Facts
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Crusaders won 2.
- In recent matches, Crusaders has shown inconsistent form (last 5 games: 2 wins).
- Ballymena United is showing top-class performance now (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
- Crusaders may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
- Recently, Ballymena United has had a series of away games.
- Ballymena United might have a minor edge in this game.
- In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Crusaders won 13 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 33:19. (average 1.7:1).
- Including home matches between the teams, Crusaders won 6 matches, drew 1 match, lost 2 matches, and goals 16:9. (average 1.8:1).
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Coleraine | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 18:5 | 13 | 22 |
| 2 | Linfield | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 9:5 | 4 | 19 |
| 3 | Larne | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 12:3 | 9 | 16 |
| 4 | Dungannon | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 9:8 | 1 | 13 |
| 5 | Cliftonville | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 12:10 | 2 | 12 |
| 6 | Crusaders | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 13:13 | 0 | 12 |
| 7 | Glentoran | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 11:10 | 1 | 10 |
| 8 | Carrick Rangers | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 11:13 | -2 | 10 |
| 9 | Ballymena | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 10:11 | -1 | 6 |
| 10 | Limavady | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 6:11 | -5 | 6 |
| 11 | Bangor FC | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7:17 | -10 | 5 |
| 12 | Portadown | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 5:17 | -12 | 1 |
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