Ballymena United and Carrick Rangers face each other in an official match of the 2026/27 NIFL Premiership season. The game takes place at The Showgrounds on Tuesday, 15/09/2026, at 19:45 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Ballymena United vs Carrick Rangers, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
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Ballymena United preview
Ballymena United comes into the match having played 5 games in the NIFL Premiership so far. They have recorded 1 wins, 1 draws, and 3 losses, with an average of 0.8 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 11 wins, 10 draws, and 22 losses.
Ballymena United's attack has scored 54 goals during this period. Out of this total, 8 goals were scored in the NIFL Premiership, averaging 1.6 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.26.
The offence system of Ballymena United is led by Igor Rutkowski as the top scorer of the season. The polish forward has scored 11 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Kian Corbally, who has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 9 goals with an average of 1.8 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 67 goals conceded in 43 matches, resulting in an average of 1.56.
Carrick Rangers preview
On the other hand, Carrick Rangers comes into the match having played 5 games in the NIFL Premiership so far. They have recorded 3 wins, 0 draws, and 2 losses, with an average of 1.8 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 18 wins, 8 draws, and 18 losses.
Carrick Rangers's attack has scored 72 goals during this period. Out of this total, 7 goals were scored in the NIFL Premiership, averaging 1.4 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.64.
The offence system of Carrick Rangers is led by Daniel Purkis as the top scorer of the season. The irish forward has scored 15 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Aidan Steele, who has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 4 goals with an average of 0.8 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 65 goals conceded in 44 matches, resulting in an average of 1.48.
Head to head: Ballymena United vs Carrick Rangers
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Ballymena United
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L D L L W |
0.8 |
| Home | L L D D W |
1 |
| Away | L D L W L |
0.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 0% | 25% |
| Goals | 3.4 | 2 | 3.75 |
| Scored | 1.6 | 0 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1.8 | 2 | 1.75 |
| Both Teams to Score | 60% | 0% | 75% |
| Without Conceding | 20% | 0% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 100% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 60% | 0% | 75% |
|
xG
|
1.07 | 0.93 | 1.11 |
|
xGA
|
1.55 | 1.84 | 1.47 |
Carrick Rangers
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L W L W |
1.2 |
| Home | L L W L W |
1.2 |
| Away | L W W L W |
1.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 33% | 67% |
| Goals | 2.5 | 2.33 | 2.67 |
| Scored | 1.33 | 0.67 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1.17 | 1.67 | 0.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 33% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 33% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 33% | 33% |
| 1st to Score | 60% | 67% | 67% |
|
xG
|
1.55 | 1.62 | 1.44 |
|
xGA
|
1.39 | 1.2 | 1.67 |
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