Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓57% · fair 1.74
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓71% · @1.33
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗8% · fair 11.91
Carrick Rangers vs Ballyclare Comrades preview and prediction
The match
Carrick Rangers host Ballyclare Comrades in the Friendlies Clubs on Saturday 1 August, with kick-off at 14:00 (WAT).
Form guide
Carrick Rangers's last 5: WLWWL Most recently they beat Ards 1–0 at home. They average 1.8 scored and 1.7 conceded.
Ballyclare Comrades's last 4: LLLW Most recently they lost to Queen's University 1–4 away. They average 1.0 scored and 2.5 conceded.
Carrick Rangers arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.7 points a game against 0.8.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.7 goals: 2.0 for Carrick Rangers and 1.7 for Ballyclare Comrades. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 71% likely and both teams score in 57% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Our pre-match pick was Over 2.5 goals – a 71% chance at odds of 1.33. Predicted score: Carrick Rangers 2–1 Ballyclare Comrades. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Carrick Rangers48%fair 2.07 · @6.25
Draw16%fair 6.41 · @6.00
Ballyclare Comrades36%fair 2.77 · @1.27
3.71Expected goals
2.01Carrick Rangers xG
1.70Ballyclare Comrades xG
57%Both score
71%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–18%
1–18%
2–27%
1–27%
3–16%
2–05%
From our goals model: Carrick Rangers 2.0 – 1.7 Ballyclare Comrades expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Carrick Rangers to win✗
48%
2.07
6.25 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✓
84%
1.18
–
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
57%
1.74
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
88%
1.13
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
71%
1.40
1.33
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✓
51%
1.97
–
Half-time result
Carrick Rangers ahead at half-time✗
36%
2.75
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Carrick Rangers / FT Carrick Rangers✗
28%
3.57
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
8%
11.91
–
Form
Carrick Rangers – last 6
WLWWLD
28 Jul
vs Ards
1–0
W
24 Jul
vs Ballymena United
0–3
L
21 Jul
@ Queen's University
5–3
W
18 Jul
@ H&W Welders
3–0
W
6 May
@ Dungannon Swifts
1–3
L
7 Apr
@ Portadown
1–1
D
1.8Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Ballyclare Comrades – last 4
LLLW
28 Jul
@ Queen's University
1–4
L
11 Jul
vs Ballymena United
0–2
L
4 Jul
vs Portadown
0–3
L
1 May
vs Dergview
3–1
W
1.0Scored / game
2.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
75%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Carrick Rangers and Ballyclare Comrades.
What is the prediction for Carrick Rangers vs Ballyclare Comrades?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 71% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.33.
Who will win Carrick Rangers vs Ballyclare Comrades?
On our numbers Carrick Rangers have a 48% chance of winning, the draw 16% and Ballyclare Comrades 36%.
How many goals will there be in Carrick Rangers vs Ballyclare Comrades?
We expect about 3.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 71% likely and both teams score 57% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Carrick Rangers vs Ballyclare Comrades?
Our predicted score is Carrick Rangers 2–1 Ballyclare Comrades, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.7 goals in total.
When is Carrick Rangers vs Ballyclare Comrades?
Carrick Rangers vs Ballyclare Comrades (Friendlies Clubs) kicks off on Saturday 1 August 2026 at 14:00 (West Africa Time).
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.
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