Ballymena United vs Carrick Rangers — Free Prediction & Stats

📍 Premiership, Northern Ireland
🕒 Saturday 14th March, 15:00 GMT

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Our Prediction

Both Teams To Score (BTTS) – Yes

Ballymena United (20% home wins) hold a slight edge over Carrick Rangers on the road (50% away wins), but the difference is minimal. View our Home Win, Away Win and Draw stats for more context.

Carrick Rangers have a strong trend for high-scoring away games (Over 2.5 Goals in 70%), while Ballymena United are lower at home (50%). The visitors' attacking output suggests multiple goals are likely.

Both Ballymena United and Carrick Rangers frequently see both teams scoring (70% and 70% respectively). BTTS – Yes looks highly probable with both sides regularly finding the net this season.

Both teams regularly see 8+ corners in recent games (70% and 70%) — Over 8.5 Corners is worth considering.

Our Prediction: Both Teams To Score (BTTS) – Yes — Ballymena United see both teams score in 70% of home games, Carrick Rangers in 70% of away games. Both sides have been regularly finding the net this season.

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League Table

The full Premiership table for the 2025/2026 season, with Ballymena United (10th) and Carrick Rangers (7th) highlighted. League position gives useful context alongside current home and away form when assessing this fixture.

Premiership 2025/2026

# Team P W D L Goals GD Pts
1 Larne 38 25 8 5 73:26 +47 83
2 Coleraine 38 25 5 8 83:37 +46 80
3 Glentoran 38 23 8 7 73:38 +35 77
4 Linfield 38 19 9 10 61:33 +28 66
5 Carrick Rangers A 38 15 8 15 64:58 +6 53
6 Cliftonville 38 15 8 15 55:59 -4 53
7 Dungannon Swifts 38 15 1 22 42:77 -35 46
8 Portadown 38 13 5 20 44:66 -22 44
9 Ballymena United H 38 10 9 19 46:58 -12 39
10 Bangor 38 10 9 19 41:65 -24 39
11 Crusaders 38 10 6 22 48:81 -33 36
12 Glenavon 38 8 4 26 37:69 -32 28

Team Form

Ballymena United have lost 30% of their home matches this season, while Carrick Rangers have been more resilient on the road (20% losses). The visitors may have a slight edge in consistency.

Ballymena United (Home Form) Carrick Rangers (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 2 (20%) 5 (50%)
Drawn 5 (50%) 3 (30%)
Lost 3 (30%) 2 (20%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Ballymena United have seen both teams score in 70% of home games this season, Carrick Rangers in 70% of away games. Both sides have been regularly finding the net — the stats support a goal at each end.

Ballymena United (Home Form) Carrick Rangers (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 7 (70%) 7 (70%)

Match Goals

Carrick Rangers regularly feature in high-scoring away games (Over 2.5 in 70%), while Ballymena United are lower at home (50%). The visitors' attacking output suggests multiple goals are likely.

Over Goals

Ballymena United (Home Form) Carrick Rangers (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 9 (90%) 10 (100%)
Over 1.5 Goals 9 (90%) 9 (90%)
Over 2.5 Goals 5 (50%) 7 (70%)
Over 3.5 Goals 2 (20%) 4 (40%)

Under Goals

Ballymena United (Home Form) Carrick Rangers (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 1 (10%) 0 (0%)
Under 1.5 Goals 1 (10%) 1 (10%)
Under 2.5 Goals 5 (50%) 3 (30%)
Under 3.5 Goals 8 (80%) 6 (60%)

Team Goals

Ballymena United have scored 2+ goals in 0% of home games this season, Carrick Rangers in 50% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.

Goals Scored

Ballymena United (Home Form) Carrick Rangers (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 8 (80%) 9 (90%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 4 (40%) 6 (60%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 0 (0%) 5 (50%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 0 (0%) 1 (10%)

Goals Conceded

Ballymena United (Home Form) Carrick Rangers (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 8 (80%) 8 (80%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 5 (50%) 4 (40%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 0 (0%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 0 (0%)

Goal Totals

Ballymena United (Home Form) Carrick Rangers (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 12 (1.2 avg) 21 (2.1 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 13 (1.3 avg) 12 (1.2 avg)

Match Corners

Both Ballymena United (70% Over 7.5 at home) and Carrick Rangers (70% Over 7.5 away) regularly see 8+ corners. A moderate-to-high corner count looks likely in this fixture.

Ballymena United (Home Form) Carrick Rangers (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 7 (70%) 7 (70%)
Over 8.5 Corners 6 (60%) 6 (60%)
Over 9.5 Corners 4 (40%) 6 (60%)
Over 10.5 Corners 2 (20%) 4 (40%)
Over 11.5 Corners 0 (0%) 4 (40%)
Over 12.5 Corners 0 (0%) 1 (10%)

Team Corners

Ballymena United have moderate corner counts at home (6+ corners in 0% of games), and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 0% of home matches.

Carrick Rangers have moderate corner counts away (6+ corners in 20% of games), and are generally solid defensively away from home, conceding 6+ corners in only 20% of away matches.

Corners Won

Ballymena United (Home Form) Carrick Rangers (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 5 (50%) 6 (60%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 2 (20%) 2 (20%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 0 (0%) 2 (20%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 0 (0%) 1 (10%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 0 (0%) 0 (0%)

Corners Conceded

Ballymena United (Home Form) Carrick Rangers (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 6 (60%) 6 (60%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 1 (10%) 2 (20%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 2 (20%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 2 (20%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 1 (10%)

Head 2 Head

The head-to-head record below shows previous results between Ballymena United and Carrick Rangers. Historical meetings can reveal patterns in how these sides match up — use this alongside the current form and stats above for a fuller picture before placing a bet.

20 Dec 2025
Ballymena United
1 – 1 HT: 0-1
Carrick Rangers
04 Oct 2025
Carrick Rangers
1 – 2 HT: 1-1
Ballymena United
12 Apr 2025
Ballymena United
1 – 1 HT: 0-0
Carrick Rangers
18 Jan 2025
Carrick Rangers
0 – 0 HT: 0-0
Ballymena United
30 Nov 2024
Ballymena United
1 – 2 HT: 0-0
Carrick Rangers
17 Sep 2024
Carrick Rangers
1 – 4 HT: 0-2
Ballymena United
13 Apr 2024
Carrick Rangers
2 – 1 HT: 0-0
Ballymena United
16 Mar 2024
Ballymena United
0 – 2 HT: 0-1
Carrick Rangers
15 Dec 2023
Ballymena United
0 – 2 HT: 0-1
Carrick Rangers
09 Sep 2023
Carrick Rangers
0 – 1 HT: 0-1
Ballymena United

Betting Odds

The table below shows the latest betting odds for Ballymena United vs Carrick Rangers across a range of markets — full time result, both teams to score, total goals, corners, and first half goals. Odds are sourced from leading bookmakers and are subject to change — always check with your bookmaker before placing a bet.

Full Time Result

Ballymena United 2.55
Draw 3.1
Carrick Rangers 2.76

Half Time Result

Ballymena United 3.31
Draw 2.16
Carrick Rangers 3.45

Double Chance

Ballymena United or Draw 1.38
Ballymena United or Carrick Rangers 1.35
Draw or Carrick Rangers 1.49

Both Teams to Score

Yes 1.83
No 1.98

Total Goals

Over 1.5 1.34
Over 2.5 2.15
Over 3.5 3.72
Under 1.5 3.23
Under 2.5 1.72
Under 3.5 1.27

1st Half Goals

Over 0.5 1.37
Over 1.5 2.93

Total Corners

Over 8.5 1.19
Over 9.5 1.55
Over 10.5 2.16
Over 11.5 2.44

Ballymena United Goals

Over 0.5 1.28
Over 1.5 2.67

Carrick Rangers Goals

Over 0.5 1.31
Over 1.5 2.76

Today's Football Acca

Statistical picks combined into a daily accumulator. Each selection backed by match data and recent form analysis.

Today's Over 2.5 Goals Acca
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    92% combined
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    83% combined
  • Hamburger SV W vs Union Berlin W 14:00 BST | Google Pixel Frauen-Bundesliga, Germany Hamburger SV W have seen over 2.5 goals in 8/11 home matches this season · Union Berlin W have seen over 2.5 goals in 10/11 away matches this season · Odds: 1.53
    82% combined
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    82% combined

Ballymena United vs Carrick Rangers Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for Ballymena United vs Carrick Rangers?

Both Teams to Score — Ballymena United see BTTS in 70% of home games, Carrick Rangers in 70% of away games. Both sides have been regularly finding the net this season.

Which team is likely to win, Ballymena United or Carrick Rangers?

Carrick Rangers hold a slight form advantage away (50% wins) over Ballymena United at home (20% wins) in Premiership. A competitive fixture with the visitors potentially having the edge.

Will both teams score in the match between Ballymena United and Carrick Rangers?

Yes — both sides have been regularly involved in matches where both teams score. Ballymena United have seen BTTS in 70% of home games, Carrick Rangers in 70% of away games in Premiership. Goals at both ends look likely.

Will there be Over 2.5 goals in the match between Ballymena United and Carrick Rangers?

Possibly — Carrick Rangers regularly feature in high-scoring away games (Over 2.5 in 70%), while Ballymena United are lower at home (50%). The visitors' attacking output suggests multiple goals are likely.

Which team is more likely to score multiple goals: Ballymena United or Carrick Rangers?

Carrick Rangers have the stronger away scoring record — 2+ goals in 50% of away games compared to Ballymena United's 0% at home. The visitors may be the more productive side.

Will there be many corners in the match between Ballymena United and Carrick Rangers?

Ballymena United have seen Over 8.5 Corners in 60% of home games, Carrick Rangers in 60% of away games in Premiership. The corner stats don't point strongly in either direction.

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