Our Ballymena Utd vs Carrick Rangers Prediction: 1-2
Ballymena Utd vs Carrick Rangers in the Northern Ireland Premier is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday March 14, 2026. A 1-2 win for the visitors is our main prediction, but with both teams expected to find the net, BTTS is another solid wager.
This Ballymena Utd vs Carrick Rangers prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Ballymena Utd's Last Match – Ballymena Utd vs Portadown
Ballymena Utd will look to build on their last result following a 1-1 Northern Ireland Premier stalemate against Portadown on March 7. In that match, Ballymena Utd recorded 50% possession, firing 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ballymena Utd | 50% | 0 (3) | - | 32 |
Portadown | 50% | 0 (5) | - | 29 |
Carrick Rangers's Last Match – Glentoran vs Carrick Rangers
Carrick Rangers will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-1 Northern Ireland Premier defeat at the hands of Glentoran on March 3. In that match, Carrick Rangers had 37% possession and 0 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Glentoran | 63% | 0 (3) | - | 84 |
Carrick Rangers | 37% | 0 (0) | - | 29 |
Ballymena Utd vs Carrick Rangers Stats
Key Stats
| Ballymena Utd | Carrick Rangers | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.88 | Attacking Strength | 1.27 |
| 1.11 | Defence Strength | 0.95 |
| 0.5 | Points Per Game | 1.8 |
| 1/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 0.8 | Average Scored | 2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Ballymena Utd are averaging 0.8 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Carrick Rangers average 2.0 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
Ballymena Utd 8-15
Carrick Rangers 20-14
What are the odds for this match?
Ballymena Utd to win: @2.35
Draw: @3.25
Carrick Rangers to win: @2.6
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.925



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