Carrick Rangers vs Ballymena Prediction 24 July 2026
Will the players give their all in the upcoming encounter? The friendly match between Carrick Rangers and Ballymena United will take place on 24 July at 18:30. To better predict the outcome, we suggest reviewing the teams' statistical data.
Head-to-Head
Let’s start with the history of head-to-head matches, which includes a total of 43 games. The current hosts have managed to win 12 times, while the guests have triumphed in 24 matches.
In terms of goals, Carrick Rangers has scored 38 times against their opponents. The team Ballymena United responded with 68 goals. Thus, the average total in head-to-head encounters is 2.47.
Head-to-head statistics Carrick Rangers - Ballymena

Carrick Rangers Team Overview
The upcoming friendly match will see Carrick Rangers playing on their home field. To gain a better understanding of the current state of the team, let’s take a look at their statistics from the last 10 official matches.
The last ten-match segment ended with 4 wins, 4 losses, and 2 draws for the team. During this period, the players scored 20 times, averaging 2 goals per game (this value is 2.75 for home matches). It is noteworthy that the average total of goals conceded is 1.4.
Match Results: Carrick Rangers

Ballymena United Team Overview
The team Ballymena United has been less fortunate, as they will play the upcoming friendly match away from home. What can the squad boast about based on their last 10 official games?
During this stretch, the team secured 2 wins, suffered 3 losses, and drew 5 times. The result of the players' attacking efforts is 14 goals, which averages out to 1.4 per match (away from home, this figure is 2.33). Of course, there have been mistakes in the team's defense as well. The average number of goals conceded per game is 1.6.
Match Results: Ballymena United
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-head matches:
- Total encounters - 43;
- First-half wins for the home side (at home) - 2; for the visitors (away) - 8; number of draws - 10;
- Average first-half total: 0.91;
- Today's home team averages 0.35 goals in the first half, while the away team scores 0.56.
Editorial Prediction
- Carrick Rangers have not won in 6 of last 7 home games (Club Friendly Games).
- Ballymena United have not lost in 6 of last 7 away games (Club Friendly Games).