Carrick Rangers vs Ballymena United Football Stats

📍 Premiership, Northern Ireland
🕒 Saturday 11th April, 15:00 BST

Prediction, Stats & Betting Tips

Our Prediction

Carrick Rangers Over 1.5 Team Goals

Carrick Rangers sit 1st in the table after 33 games, averaging 2.4 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per home match this season. Ballymena United are 4th after 33 games, averaging 0.9 scored and 1.8 conceded on the road. Carrick Rangers have won 5/10 home games (50%) this season; Ballymena United have won 1/10 on the road (10%). There's no dominant edge either way.

Carrick Rangers have seen Over 2.5 Goals in 60% of home games this season (6/10); Ballymena United in 50% away (5/10). Carrick Rangers average 2.4 scored and 1.5 conceded at home, Ballymena United 0.9 and 1.8 on the road.

Carrick Rangers frequently see both teams score at home (90%, 9/10). Ballymena United are lower on the road (50%, 5/10) — they've scored in 50% of away games this season, which is the key variable.

Ballymena United are involved in high-corner games on the road (10+ corners in 70% of away fixtures, 7/10). Carrick Rangers are lower at home (60%), but the visitors' style tends to push the total up.

Our Prediction: Carrick Rangers Over 1.5 Team Goals — they've scored 2+ goals in 60% of home games, while Ballymena United have conceded 2+ in 70% of away games. A strong case for the home side to score freely.

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League Table

The full Premiership table for the 2025/2026 season, with Carrick Rangers (1st) and Ballymena United (4th) 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 39 20 9 10 64:34 +30 69
5 Carrick Rangers H 39 15 8 16 65:61 +4 53
6 Cliftonville 39 15 8 16 56:61 -5 53
7 Dungannon Swifts 41 17 1 23 48:82 -34 52
8 Portadown 38 13 5 20 44:66 -22 44
9 Ballymena United A 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 80% of their away matches this season, while Carrick Rangers have been more solid at home (20% losses). The home side may find it easier to impose themselves.

Carrick Rangers (Home Form) Ballymena United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 5 (50%) 1 (10%)
Drawn 3 (30%) 1 (10%)
Lost 2 (20%) 8 (80%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Carrick Rangers frequently see both teams score at home (90%), while Ballymena United are less consistent on the road (50%). The home side are likely to score, but a reply from the visitors is less certain.

Carrick Rangers (Home Form) Ballymena United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 9 (90%) 5 (50%)

Match Goals

Carrick Rangers have seen Over 2.5 Goals in 60% of home games, Ballymena United in 50% of away games. The full goals breakdown for both sides is in the table below.

Over Goals

Carrick Rangers (Home Form) Ballymena United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 10 (100%) 10 (100%)
Over 1.5 Goals 10 (100%) 7 (70%)
Over 2.5 Goals 6 (60%) 5 (50%)
Over 3.5 Goals 5 (50%) 3 (30%)

Under Goals

Carrick Rangers (Home Form) Ballymena United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 0 (0%) 0 (0%)
Under 1.5 Goals 0 (0%) 3 (30%)
Under 2.5 Goals 4 (40%) 5 (50%)
Under 3.5 Goals 5 (50%) 7 (70%)

Team Goals

Carrick Rangers have scored 2+ goals in 30% of home games this season, Ballymena United in 10% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.

Goals Scored

Carrick Rangers (Home Form) Ballymena United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 10 (100%) 5 (50%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 6 (60%) 3 (30%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 3 (30%) 1 (10%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 2 (20%) 0 (0%)

Goals Conceded

Carrick Rangers (Home Form) Ballymena United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 9 (90%) 10 (100%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 3 (30%) 7 (70%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 2 (20%) 1 (10%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 1 (10%) 0 (0%)

Goal Totals

Carrick Rangers (Home Form) Ballymena United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 24 (2.4 avg) 9 (0.9 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 15 (1.5 avg) 18 (1.8 avg)

Match Corners

Both Carrick Rangers (80% Over 8.5 at home) and Ballymena United (70% Over 8.5 away) regularly feature in high-corner matches. Expect plenty of set-piece opportunities from both sides.

Carrick Rangers (Home Form) Ballymena United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 10 (100%) 9 (90%)
Over 8.5 Corners 8 (80%) 7 (70%)
Over 9.5 Corners 6 (60%) 7 (70%)
Over 10.5 Corners 5 (50%) 2 (20%)
Over 11.5 Corners 3 (30%) 1 (10%)
Over 12.5 Corners 1 (10%) 1 (10%)

Team Corners

Carrick Rangers have moderate corner counts at home (6+ corners in 30% of games), and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 20% of home matches.

Ballymena United have moderate corner counts away (6+ corners in 20% of games), and are generally solid defensively away from home, conceding 6+ corners in only 40% of away matches.

Corners Won

Carrick Rangers (Home Form) Ballymena United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 7 (70%) 3 (30%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 5 (50%) 3 (30%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 3 (30%) 2 (20%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 1 (10%) 2 (20%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 1 (10%) 0 (0%)

Corners Conceded

Carrick Rangers (Home Form) Ballymena United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 6 (60%) 5 (50%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 5 (50%) 5 (50%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 2 (20%) 4 (40%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 2 (20%) 4 (40%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 1 (10%) 1 (10%)

Head 2 Head

The head-to-head record below shows previous results between Carrick Rangers and Ballymena United. 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.

14 Mar 2026
Ballymena United
2 – 1 HT: 0-0
Carrick Rangers
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

Betting Odds

The table below shows the latest betting odds for Carrick Rangers vs Ballymena United 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

Carrick Rangers 1.9
Draw 3.5
Ballymena United 3.5

Half Time Result

Carrick Rangers 2.46
Draw 2.11
Ballymena United 4.46

Double Chance

Carrick Rangers or Draw 1.25
Carrick Rangers or Ballymena United 1.23
Draw or Ballymena United 1.77

Both Teams to Score

Yes 1.72
No 1.98

Total Goals

Over 1.5 1.28
Over 2.5 1.93
Over 3.5 3.27
Under 1.5 3.56
Under 2.5 1.91
Under 3.5 1.34

1st Half Goals

Over 0.5 1.37
Over 1.5 2.87

Carrick Rangers Goals

Over 0.5 1.2
Over 1.5 1.99

Ballymena United Goals

Over 0.5 1.45
Over 1.5 3.23

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
  • Breiðablik / Augn U19 vs FH / ÍH U19 20:30 BST | U19 League, Iceland Breiðablik / Augn U19 have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/6 home matches this season · FH / ÍH U19 have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/5 away matches this season · Odds: 1.3
    91% combined
  • Tartu Welco vs Nõmme Kalju U21 17:00 BST | Esiliiga A, Estonia Tartu Welco have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/5 home matches this season · Nõmme Kalju U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 4/5 away matches this season · Odds: 1.22
    90% combined
  • SønderjyskE U19 vs Nordsjaelland U19 15:00 BST | U19 League, Denmark SønderjyskE U19 have seen over 2.5 goals in 11/12 home matches this season · Nordsjaelland U19 have seen over 2.5 goals in 8/12 away matches this season · Odds: 1.28
    79% combined
  • Kyzyl-Zhar vs Zhetysu 12:00 BST | Premier League, Kazakhstan Kyzyl-Zhar have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/6 home matches this season · Zhetysu have seen over 2.5 goals in 4/6 away matches this season · Odds: 2.2
    75% combined

Carrick Rangers vs Ballymena United Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for Carrick Rangers vs Ballymena United?

Carrick Rangers Over 1.5 Goals — they've scored 2+ in 60% of home games, while Ballymena United have conceded 2+ in 70% of away games. A strong case for the home side to score freely.

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

Carrick Rangers have a slight form edge at home (50% wins) over Ballymena United on the road (10% wins) in Premiership. Home advantage could be the deciding factor.

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

Possibly — Carrick Rangers frequently see both teams score at home (90%), while Ballymena United are lower on the road (50%). The home side are likely to score, but a reply from the visitors is less certain.

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

Uncertain — Carrick Rangers have seen Over 2.5 Goals in 60% of home games, Ballymena United in 50% of away games in Premiership. The stats don't point strongly in either direction.

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

Carrick Rangers have the stronger scoring record — 2+ goals in 30% of home games compared to Ballymena United's 10% away. The home side look the more likely to score multiple times.

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

Yes — both Carrick Rangers (80% Over 8.5 at home) and Ballymena United (70% Over 8.5 away) regularly feature in high-corner matches in Premiership. Plenty of set-piece opportunities expected.

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