Ballymena United and Carrick Rangers face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 NIFL Premiership season. The game takes place at The Showgrounds on Saturday, 20/12/2025, at 15:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Ballymena United vs Carrick Rangers, based on 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.
APWin predictions for Ballymena United vs Carrick Rangers
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Under 2.5 Goals
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Ballymena United preview
Ballymena United comes into the match having played 19 games in the NIFL Premiership so far. They have recorded 6 wins, 2 draws, and 11 losses, with an average of 1.05 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 20 wins, 7 draws, and 30 losses.
Ballymena United's attack has scored 70 goals during this period. Out of this total, 23 goals were scored in the NIFL Premiership, averaging 1.21 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.23.
The offense system of Ballymena United is led by as the top scorer of the season. The has scored 0 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, , who has contributed with 0 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 30 goals with an average of 1.58 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 84 goals conceded in 57 matches, resulting in an average of 1.47.
Carrick Rangers preview
On the other hand, Carrick Rangers comes into the match having played 17 games in the NIFL Premiership so far. They have recorded 5 wins, 2 draws, and 10 losses, with an average of 1 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 12 wins, 13 draws, and 30 losses.
Carrick Rangers's attack has scored 52 goals during this period. Out of this total, 20 goals were scored in the NIFL Premiership, averaging 1.18 goals per match. The season's average stands at 0.95.
The offense system of Carrick Rangers is led by as the top scorer of the season. The has scored 0 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, , who has contributed with 0 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 27 goals with an average of 1.59 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 86 goals conceded in 55 matches, resulting in an average of 1.56.
Head to head: Ballymena United vs Carrick Rangers
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Ballymena United
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L L L W |
1.05 |
| Home | L L L W L |
0.88 |
| Away | L W D L L |
1.18 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 32% | 25% | 36% |
| Goals | 2.79 | 2.75 | 2.82 |
| Scored | 1.21 | 1.13 | 1.27 |
| Conceded | 1.58 | 1.63 | 1.55 |
| Both Teams to Score | 47% | 38% | 55% |
| Without Conceding | 21% | 25% | 18% |
| Failed To Score | 32% | 38% | 27% |
| 1st to Score | 42% | 25% | 55% |
|
xG
|
1.25 | 1.39 | 1.12 |
|
xGA
|
1.4 | 1.46 | 1.34 |
Carrick Rangers
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D L L W L |
1 |
| Home | D L L W L |
0.88 |
| Away | L W L L L |
1.11 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 29% | 25% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.76 | 2.63 | 2.89 |
| Scored | 1.18 | 1.13 | 1.22 |
| Conceded | 1.59 | 1.5 | 1.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 59% | 63% | 56% |
| Without Conceding | 24% | 25% | 22% |
| Failed To Score | 18% | 13% | 22% |
| 1st to Score | 42% | 38% | 56% |
|
xG
|
1.29 | 1.42 | 1.19 |
|
xGA
|
1.52 | 1.48 | 1.55 |
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