Ballymena United vs Carrick Rangers prediction & analysis
61%
Footrivo pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.63 · bookmaker 1.53 · Won ✓
5/10Rating
1.53Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultBallymena United to win ✗43% · @2.38
Double chanceEither team to win ✗79% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓61% · @1.53
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓79% · fair 1.27
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 11.35
Ballymena United vs Carrick Rangers preview and prediction
The match
Carrick Rangers travel to Ballymena Showgrounds in the Premiership on Tuesday 15 September (19:45 WAT) to face Ballymena United. Ballymena United are 9th with 16 points from 13 games (in the bottom half), while Carrick Rangers sit 6th on 19 points (in the top half). Only 3 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Ballymena United's last 5: LDLLW Most recently they lost to Coleraine FC 2–3 away. They average 1.5 scored and 1.7 conceded.
Carrick Rangers's last 5: LLWLW Most recently they lost to Cliftonville FC 1–3 at home. On the road they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.3 scored and 1.2 conceded.
Carrick Rangers arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.5 points a game against 0.8.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 24 July 2026, finished Carrick Rangers 0–3 Ballymena United.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.9 goals: 1.5 for Ballymena United and 1.4 for Carrick Rangers. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 56% likely and both teams score in 61% of our simulations.
Betting angles
Win chances: Ballymena United 43%, draw 21%, Carrick Rangers 36%.
Both teams to score: yes (61%) at 1.53.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 61% chance at odds of 1.53. Predicted score: Ballymena United 1–1 Carrick Rangers. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Ballymena United43%fair 2.34 · @2.38
Draw21%fair 4.69 · @3.70
Carrick Rangers36%fair 2.79 · @2.50
2.91Expected goals
1.53Ballymena United xG
1.38Carrick Rangers xG
61%Both score
56%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–111%
2–19%
1–08%
1–28%
0–18%
2–06%
From our goals model: Ballymena United 1.5 – 1.4 Carrick Rangers expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Ballymena United vs Carrick Rangers?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 61% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.53.
Who will win Ballymena United vs Carrick Rangers?
On our numbers Ballymena United have a 43% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Carrick Rangers 36%.
How many goals will there be in Ballymena United vs Carrick Rangers?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 56% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Ballymena United vs Carrick Rangers?
Our predicted score is Ballymena United 1–1 Carrick Rangers, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Ballymena United vs Carrick Rangers?
Ballymena United vs Carrick Rangers (Premiership) kicks off on Tuesday 15 September 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at Ballymena Showgrounds.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
