Our Ballymena Utd vs Carrick Rangers Prediction: 2-1
Ballymena Utd vs Carrick Rangers in the Northern Ireland Premier is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday April 12, 2025. We expect a 2-1 home win, but with both teams proving their offensive capabilities, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
This Ballymena Utd vs Carrick Rangers prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Ballymena Utd's Last Match – Cliftonville vs Ballymena Utd
Ballymena Utd must win to recover from their recent 0-5 Northern Ireland Premier defeat against Cliftonville on April 5 and regain momentum.
Carrick Rangers's Last Match – Carrick Rangers vs Portadown
Carrick Rangers will seek to keep their streak alive after a 4-1 Northern Ireland Premier victory over Portadown on April 5.
Ballymena Utd vs Carrick Rangers Stats
Key Stats
| Ballymena Utd | Carrick Rangers | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.88 | Attacking Strength | 0.48 |
| 1.21 | Defence Strength | 1.22 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 0.8 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 0.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Ballymena Utd are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while Carrick Rangers average 0.8 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.
Ballymena Utd 15-16
Carrick Rangers 8-17
What are the odds for this match?
Ballymena Utd to win: @1.833
Draw: @3.5
Carrick Rangers to win: @3.8
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.9