Ballymena vs Carrick Rangers Prediction 15 September 2026

    📣How will an early goal change the strategy of both teams? If it happens, we will see an interesting development in the confrontation between the teams Ballymena United and Carrick Rangers. Recall that the meeting is scheduled for 18:45 15 September. The tournament match will take place at the Ballymena Showgrounds stadium in the city of Ballymena. Note the odds - bookmakers offer to bet on the victory of the side for and , respectively.

    Head-to-Head

    📊 Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Ballymena United and Carrick Rangers:

    • played 43 matches;
    • number of wins for the home team - 24, for the away team - 12, draws - 7;
    • number of goals - 68 against 38;
    • average total in the 1st half - 0.91, in the 2nd half - 1.56;
    • average total goals in the match - 2.47.

    Head-to-head statistics Ballymena - Carrick Rangers

    55%
    24 Wins
    18%
    8 Draws
    27%
    12 Wins
    Total games
    44
    Total Goals Avg
    2.45
    Both teams scored
    43%
    1.57
    Total average
    0.89
    Last matches
    15.09.26
    Premiership
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    Carrick Rangers
    Carrick Rangers
    1
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    7
    2
    9
    14
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    1
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    1
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    7
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    9
    14
    3
    3
    24.07.26
    Club Friendly Games
    Carrick Rangers
    Carrick Rangers
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
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    10
    3
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    11.04.26
    Premiership
    Carrick Rangers
    Carrick Rangers
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
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    14.03.26
    Premiership
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    Carrick Rangers
    Carrick Rangers
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    5
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    4
    5
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    20.12.25
    Premiership
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    Carrick Rangers
    Carrick Rangers
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    Ballymena United Team Overview

    🏆Throughout the Premiership season, the team Ballymena United has engaged in 5 fixtures, resulting in:
    • 1 wins,
    • 3 losses,
    • 1 draws.

    📈Currently, Ballymena United stands at a mid-tier position within the Premiership standings, with a win percentage of 20% and a loss percentage of 60%.

    ⚽️Ballymena United has scored a total of 8 goals. On the defensive end, Ballymena United has allowed 9 goals over the season.

    Match Results: Ballymena United

    Last matches
    26.09.26
    Premiership
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    Portadown
    Portadown
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    12
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    W
    19.09.26
    Premiership
    Dungannon
    Dungannon
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
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    15.09.26
    Premiership
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    Carrick Rangers
    Carrick Rangers
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    7
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    9
    14
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    11.09.26
    Premiership
    Coleraine
    Coleraine
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
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    L
    05.09.26
    Premiership
    Bangor
    Bangor
    1
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
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    Carrick Rangers Team Overview

    🏆Throughout the Premiership season, the team Carrick Rangers has engaged in 6 fixtures, resulting in:
    • 3 wins,
    • 3 losses,
    • 0 draws.

    📈Currently, Carrick Rangers stands at a mid-tier position within the Premiership standings, with a win percentage of 50% and a loss percentage of 50%.

    ⚽Carrick Rangers has scored a total of 8 goals. On the defensive end has allowed 7 goals over the season.

    Match Results: Carrick Rangers

    Last matches
    26.09.26
    Premiership
    Glentoran
    Glentoran
    Carrick Rangers
    Carrick Rangers
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    4
    18
    9
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    19.09.26
    Premiership
    Carrick Rangers
    Carrick Rangers
    1
    Larne
    Larne
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    4
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    15.09.26
    Premiership
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    Carrick Rangers
    Carrick Rangers
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    12.09.26
    Premiership
    Carrick Rangers
    Carrick Rangers
    Cliftonville
    Cliftonville
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    05.09.26
    Premiership
    Linfield
    Linfield
    Carrick Rangers
    Carrick Rangers
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    Prediction for the 1st half

    Head-to-Head Matches:

    • Total encounters - 43;
    • First-half wins at home for hosts - 6; for visitors away - 8; number of draws - 8;
    • Average first-half total: 0.91;
    • Today's home team scores on average 0.56, while the visitors net 0.35.

    First-Half Stats: Ballymena United (home) vs Carrick Rangers (away)

    • matches played in the tournament: 1 vs 3;
    • wins: 0 (0%) vs 2 (66.67%);
    • losses: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
    • draws: 1 (100%) vs 1 (33.33%);
    • Average goals scored: 0 vs 1;
    • Average goals conceded: 0 vs 0.

    Last 10 Matches (Overall):

    • wins: 3 vs 3;
    • losses: 4 vs 3;
    • draws: 3 vs 4;
    • Average first-half total: 1.9 (scored - 1, conceded - 0.9) vs 1.2 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 0.5).
    Trends
    • Ballymena United have drawn in the 1st half in 6 of last 7 games against Carrick Rangers (Premiership).
    👉Prediction: 1st Half Draw (odds: 2.3)

    Prediction on the outcome

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 43;
    • home team wins - 24, away team wins - 12, draws - 7.

    Statistics: Ballymena United vs Carrick Rangers

    • matches played in the tournament: 5 vs 6;
    • wins: 1 vs 3;
    • win percentage: 20% vs 50%;
    • losses: 3 vs 3;
    • draws: 1 vs 0.

    Last 10 matches:

    • wins: 3 vs 5;
    • losses: 5 vs 5;
    • draws: 2 vs 0.
    Trends
    • Carrick Rangers won with a +1.5 handicap in last 8 away games against Ballymena United.
    • Carrick Rangers won with a +1.5 handicap in 14 of last 15 away games.
    • Carrick Rangers won with a +1.5 handicap in 13 of last 14 away games (Premiership).
    👉Prediction: Carrick Rangers Handicap (+1,5) (odds: 1.2)

    Prediction on the over/under

    H2H

    • today's home team scores on average - 1.58, the guests - 0.88;
    • average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.47;
    • both teams scored: overall - 18; at the home team's field - 8.

    Statistics: Ballymena United vs Carrick Rangers

    • average total in the tournament: 3.4 vs 2.5;
    • average total goals scored: 1.6 vs 1.33;
    • average total in the 1st half: 0.8 vs 0.67;
    • average total in the 2nd half: 0.8 vs 0.67;
    • Ballymena United: average total at home in the tournament -  0;
    • Carrick Rangers: average total away in the tournament - 2;
    • last 10 matches (average total): 2 (home - 0.33) vs 1.7 (away - 2.14).
    Trends
    • Over 2.5 goals scored in 7 of last 8 Ballymena United games.
    • Over 2.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 Ballymena United games (Premiership).
    • Over 2.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 Carrick Rangers away games.
    👉Prediction: Total goals Over (2,5) (odds: 1.65)

    Prediction on corners

    Trends
    • Over 9.5 corners in 6 of last 7 Ballymena United games (Premiership).
    👉Prediction: Corners - Total Over (9,5) (odds: 1.8)

    Prediction on BTTS

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 43;
    • both teams scored all-time - 18 times;
    • on the home team’s field - 8 times.

    Statistics: Ballymena United vs Carrick Rangers

    • number of matches played in the tournament: 5 vs 6;
    • number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 3 vs 2;
    • number of BTTS matches for Ballymena United at home - 0 (0%);
    • number of BTTS matches for Carrick Rangers away - 1 (33%).

    Last 10 matches:

    • number of BTTS matches: 6 vs 5;
    • BTTS matches for Ballymena United at home - 1 (33%);
    • BTTS matches for Carrick Rangers away - 4 (57%).
    Trends
    • Ballymena United have scored and conceded in 8 of last 9 games against Carrick Rangers (Premiership).
    👉Prediction: Both Teams to Score – (Yes) (odds: 1.57)

    Correct score prediction

    Statistics of frequent results (current season):

    • most common score in the tournament: 0:2 (6/34, 17.6%);
    • Ballymena United at home most often finish matches: 0:2 (1/1, 100%);
    • Carrick Rangers away most often play: 0:4 , 1:0 , 1:2 (1/3, 33.3%).

    Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:

    0:1 - 12.68% (odds 4.5)
    1:1 - 11.36% (odds 6)
    0:0 - 10.75% (odds 3.1)

    Editorial Prediction

    Key statistics:
    • Over 2.5 goals scored in 7 of last 8 Ballymena United games.
    • Over 2.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 Ballymena United games (Premiership).
    • Over 2.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 Carrick Rangers away games.

    Total goals Over (2,5)
    Odds-167
    Published: 13/09/2026, 19:24
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    Betting Tips: Ballymena United - Carrick Rangers

    Ballymena United have drawn in the 1st half:
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    1st Half Draw
    Bovada
    +135
    Ballymena United have not won:
    ballymena-unitedin 7 of last 8 games (Premiership).
    Carrick Rangers will not lose
    Everygame
    -147
    Ballymena United have not lost:
    ballymena-unitedcarrick-rangers-fcin last 6 games against Carrick Rangers (Premiership).
    Ballymena United will not lose
    Everygame
    -250
    Ballymena United have scored under 2.5 goals:
    ballymena-unitedcarrick-rangers-fcin last 13 home games against Carrick Rangers (Premiership).
    ballymena-unitedcarrick-rangers-fcin last 8 home games against Carrick Rangers.
    ballymena-unitedcarrick-rangers-fcin 6 of last 7 games against Carrick Rangers (Premiership).
    ballymena-unitedin last 19 home games (Premiership).
    ballymena-unitedin last 17 home games.
    ballymena-unitedin 7 of last 8 games (Premiership).
    Ballymena United Total goals Under (2,5)
    Everygame
    -455
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    Ballymena - Carrick Rangers Table position

    Premiership 26/27
    gWDLGDPForm
    6.
    Dungannon
    Dungannon
    84139-813
    7.
    Cliftonville
    Cliftonville
    940512-1112
    8.
    Carrick Rangers
    Carrick Rangers
    931511-1510
    9.
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    823312-119
    10.
    Limavady United
    Limavady United
    83057-119
    11.
    Bangor
    Bangor
    91268-195

    Comparison of Teams Stats

    10 matches
    3 - Wins
    3 - Draws
    4 - Loses
    Wins - 3
    Draw - 1
    Loses - 6
    10 matches
    Scored - 20
    Conceded - 14
    +6
    -4
    13 - Scored
    17 - Conceded
    3
    Wins
    3
    3
    Draws
    1
    4
    Loses
    6
    Goal difference
    20
    Scored
    13
    14
    Conceded
    17
    3.4
    Match goals average
    3
    2
    Goals scored per match on average
    1.3
    1.4
    Goals conceded per match on average
    1.7
    6
    Both teams scored
    5
    45'
    Minutes / Goal scored
    69'
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