Ballymena Utd vs Carrick Rangers Correct Score Prediction: Team Stats, H2H & Betting Insights

Our Ballymena Utd vs Carrick Rangers Prediction: 2-2

Ballymena Utd vs Carrick Rangers in the Northern Ireland Premier is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday December 20, 2025. A 2-2 draw is our predicted outcome, with both teams expected to score, making BTTS a solid betting option.

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 – Portadown vs Ballymena Utd

After suffering a 0-1 Northern Ireland Premier loss to Portadown, Ballymena Utd must win to get back on track. In that match, Ballymena Utd controlled 50% of possession and managed 0 shots on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Portadown	50%	0 (1)	-	53
Ballymena Utd	50%	0 (0)	-	53

Carrick Rangers's Last Match – Carrick Rangers vs Dungannon Swifts

Determined to get back to winning ways, Carrick Rangers must win after their 3-3 Northern Ireland Premier draw against Dungannon Swifts on December 13. In that match, Carrick Rangers recorded 54% possession and 4 shots hitting the target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Carrick Rangers	54%	0 (4)	-	62
Dungannon Swifts	46%	0 (3)	-	49

Ballymena Utd vs Carrick Rangers Stats

Key Stats

Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded

Ballymena Utd are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per match, while Carrick Rangers average 1.1 scored and 1.8 conceded per game.

What are the odds for this match?

Ballymena Utd to win: @2.3

Draw: @3.5

Carrick Rangers to win: @2.9

Over 2.5 Goals: @1.8

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