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

    28%
    12 Wins
    16%
    7 Draws
    56%
    24 Wins
    Total games
    43
    Total Goals Avg
    2.47
    Both teams scored
    42%
    0.88
    Total average
    1.58
    0.42
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    0.44
    Last matches
    24.07.26
    Club Friendly Games
    Carrick Rangers
    Carrick Rangers
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    -
    -
    10
    3
    -
    -
    0
    0
    0
    3
    0
    2
    0
    1
    -
    -
    10
    3
    -
    -
    0
    0
    11.04.26
    Premiership
    Carrick Rangers
    Carrick Rangers
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    2
    3
    1
    1
    1
    2
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    14.03.26
    Premiership
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    Carrick Rangers
    Carrick Rangers
    -
    -
    5
    5
    -
    -
    4
    5
    2
    1
    0
    0
    2
    1
    -
    -
    5
    5
    -
    -
    4
    5
    20.12.25
    Premiership
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    Carrick Rangers
    Carrick Rangers
    -
    -
    4
    3
    -
    -
    1
    1
    1
    1
    0
    1
    1
    0
    -
    -
    4
    3
    -
    -
    1
    1
    04.10.25
    Premiership
    Carrick Rangers
    Carrick Rangers
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    -
    -
    5
    4
    -
    -
    1
    1
    1
    2
    1
    1
    0
    1
    -
    -
    5
    4
    -
    -
    1
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    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

    Last matches
    01.09.26
    NIR Shield Cup
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    1
    Carrick Rangers
    Carrick Rangers
    1
    -
    -
    5
    10
    -
    -
    1
    1
    2
    2
    1
    0
    1
    2
    5
    4
    -
    -
    5
    10
    -
    -
    1
    1
    L
    29.08.26
    Premiership
    Bangor
    Bangor
    Carrick Rangers
    Carrick Rangers
    -
    -
    5
    4
    7
    9
    1
    2
    0
    4
    0
    1
    0
    3
    -
    -
    5
    4
    7
    9
    1
    2
    W
    22.08.26
    Premiership
    Carrick Rangers
    Carrick Rangers
    Coleraine
    Coleraine
    -
    -
    9
    1
    11
    7
    2
    2
    0
    2
    0
    0
    0
    2
    -
    -
    9
    1
    11
    7
    2
    2
    L
    15.08.26
    Premiership
    Limavady United
    Limavady United
    Carrick Rangers
    Carrick Rangers
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    1
    2
    0
    2
    1
    0
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    W
    08.08.26
    Premiership
    Carrick Rangers
    Carrick Rangers
    Portadown
    Portadown
    1
    -
    -
    7
    3
    12
    12
    2
    4
    1
    0
    0
    0
    1
    0
    -
    -
    7
    3
    12
    12
    2
    4
    W
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    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

    Last matches
    01.09.26
    NIR Shield Cup
    Ballymacash Rangers
    Ballymacash Rangers
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
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    -
    1
    4
    -
    -
    0
    0
    0
    6
    0
    4
    0
    2
    -
    -
    1
    4
    -
    -
    0
    0
    W
    21.08.26
    Premiership
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    Glentoran
    Glentoran
    -
    -
    5
    9
    6
    19
    1
    3
    0
    2
    0
    0
    0
    2
    -
    -
    5
    9
    6
    19
    1
    3
    L
    15.08.26
    Premiership
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    -
    -
    5
    7
    16
    17
    2
    2
    2
    1
    2
    1
    0
    0
    -
    -
    5
    7
    16
    17
    2
    2
    L
    08.08.26
    Premiership
    Linfield
    Linfield
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    -
    -
    7
    3
    8
    10
    0
    0
    0
    3
    0
    1
    0
    2
    -
    -
    7
    3
    8
    10
    0
    0
    W
    01.08.26
    Club Friendly Games
    Glenavon
    Glenavon
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
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    -
    5
    6
    16
    10
    0
    0
    1
    1
    1
    0
    0
    1
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    6
    16
    10
    0
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    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

    Key statistics:
    • 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).

    Ballymena United will not lose
    Published: 23/07/2026, 11:24

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    Betting Tips: Carrick Rangers - Ballymena United

    Carrick Rangers have not won:
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    Ballymena United have not lost:
    ballymena-unitedin 6 of last 7 away games (Club Friendly Games).
    Ballymena United will not lose
    -196
    Carrick Rangers have conceded:
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    Ballymena United have scored:
    ballymena-unitedin 17 of last 19 away games (Club Friendly Games).
    ballymena-unitedin 11 of last 12 games (Club Friendly Games).
    Ballymena United will score goal
    -400
    Over 2.5 goals scored:
    carrick-rangers-fcin last 12 Carrick Rangers games (Club Friendly Games).
    carrick-rangers-fcin last 6 Carrick Rangers home games (Club Friendly Games).
    Total goals Over (2,5)
    -156
    Carrick Rangers have scored:
    carrick-rangers-fcin 11 of last 12 games (Club Friendly Games).
    carrick-rangers-fcin 9 of last 10 home games (Club Friendly Games).
    Carrick Rangers will score goal
    -556
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    Comparison of Teams Stats

    10 matches
    5 - Wins
    1 - Draw
    4 - Loses
    Wins - 3
    Draws - 3
    Loses - 4
    10 matches
    Scored - 19
    Conceded - 14
    +5
    +5
    19 - Scored
    14 - Conceded
    5
    Wins
    3
    1
    Draws
    3
    4
    Loses
    4
    Goal difference
    19
    Scored
    19
    14
    Conceded
    14
    3.3
    Match goals average
    3.3
    1.9
    Goals scored per match on average
    1.9
    1.4
    Goals conceded per match on average
    1.4
    6
    Both teams scored
    6
    47'
    Minutes / Goal scored
    47'
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