Our Carrick Rangers vs Ballymena Utd Prediction: 3-1
Carrick Rangers vs Ballymena Utd in the Northern Ireland Premier is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday April 11, 2026. We’re backing a 3-1 home victory, but with both teams creating plenty of chances, over 2.5 goals is another strong betting option.
Our prediction is supported by key performance data, betting odds and match insights — everything you need is right below to make smarter bets.
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Recent Form Insights
Carrick Rangers's Last Match – Portadown vs Carrick Rangers
Carrick Rangers will look to build on their last result following a 1-1 Northern Ireland Premier stalemate against Portadown on April 7. In that match, Carrick Rangers saw 51% of the ball and 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Portadown | 49% | 0 (10) | - | 38 |
 Carrick Rangers | 51% | 0 (5) | - | 38 |
Ballymena Utd's Last Match – Ballymena Utd vs Glenavon
Ballymena Utd must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 1-1 Northern Ireland Premier draw against Glenavon on April 7. In that match, Ballymena Utd had 55% possession and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ballymena Utd | 55% | 0 (3) | - | 52 |
 Glenavon | 45% | 0 (2) | - | 48 |
Carrick Rangers vs Ballymena Utd Stats
Key Stats
| Carrick Rangers | Ballymena Utd | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.4 | Attacking Strength | 0.72 |
| 1.28 | Defence Strength | 1.26 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 1 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.8 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Carrick Rangers are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Ballymena Utd average 1.2 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
Carrick Rangers 18-14
Ballymena Utd 12-14
What are the odds for this match?
Carrick Rangers to win: @1.95
Draw: @3.4
Ballymena Utd to win: @3.3
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.9
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