Our Ballymena Utd vs Carrick Rangers Prediction: 1-2
Ballymena Utd vs Carrick Rangers in the Northern Ireland Premier is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday March 14, 2026. A 1-2 win for the visitors is our main prediction, but with both teams expected to find the net, BTTS is another solid wager.
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 – Ballymena Utd vs Glenavon
Ballymena Utd will look to build on their last result following a 2-2 Northern Ireland Premier stalemate against Glenavon on February 24. In that match, Ballymena Utd recorded 59% possession, firing 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ballymena Utd | 59% | 0 (3) | - | 38 |
Glenavon | 41% | 0 (3) | - | 67 |
Carrick Rangers's Last Match – Larne FC vs Carrick Rangers
Carrick Rangers will hope to extend their good run following a 3-2 Northern Ireland Premier win against Larne FC on February 20. In that match, Carrick Rangers had 35% possession and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Larne FC | 65% | 0 (3) | - | 72 |
Carrick Rangers | 35% | 0 (3) | - | 38 |
Ballymena Utd vs Carrick Rangers Stats
Key Stats
| Ballymena Utd | Carrick Rangers | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.89 | Attacking Strength | 1.36 |
| 1.28 | Defence Strength | 1.02 |
| 0.5 | Points Per Game | 2.1 |
| 1/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 0.9 | Average Scored | 2.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Ballymena Utd are averaging 0.9 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while Carrick Rangers average 2.3 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.



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