Carrick Rangers and Ballymena United face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 NIFL Premiership season. The game takes place at Belfast Loughshore Hotel Arena on Saturday, 11/04/2026, at 15:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Carrick Rangers vs Ballymena United, 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.
APWin predictions for Carrick Rangers vs Ballymena United
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Carrick Rangers preview
Carrick Rangers comes into the match having played 35 games in the NIFL Premiership so far. They have recorded 13 wins, 8 draws, and 14 losses, with an average of 1.34 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 13 wins, 8 draws, and 14 losses.
Carrick Rangers's attack has scored 56 goals during this period. Out of this total, 56 goals were scored in the NIFL Premiership, averaging 1.6 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.6.
The offence system of Carrick Rangers is led by Paul Heatley as the top scorer of the season. The irish midfielder has scored 12 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 53 goals with an average of 1.51 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 53 goals conceded in 35 matches, resulting in an average of 1.51.
Ballymena United preview
On the other hand, Ballymena United comes into the match having played 34 games in the NIFL Premiership so far. They have recorded 9 wins, 8 draws, and 17 losses, with an average of 1.03 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 9 wins, 8 draws, and 17 losses.
Ballymena United's attack has scored 40 goals during this period. Out of this total, 40 goals were scored in the NIFL Premiership, averaging 1.18 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.18.
The offence system of Ballymena United is led by Igor Rutkowski as the top scorer of the season. The polish forward has scored 9 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 51 goals with an average of 1.5 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 51 goals conceded in 34 matches, resulting in an average of 1.5.
Head to head: Carrick Rangers vs Ballymena United
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Carrick Rangers
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W W L L |
1.4 |
| Home | W W D D W |
2.2 |
| Away | D L L W W |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 37% | 39% | 35% |
| Goals | 3.11 | 3.22 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.6 | 1.67 | 1.53 |
| Conceded | 1.51 | 1.56 | 1.47 |
| Both Teams to Score | 66% | 67% | 65% |
| Without Conceding | 20% | 22% | 18% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 17% | 18% |
| 1st to Score | 49% | 50% | 47% |
|
xG
|
1.33 | 1.35 | 1.31 |
|
xGA
|
1.44 | 1.38 | 1.49 |
Ballymena United
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D D W D L |
1.2 |
| Home | D W D L D |
1.2 |
| Away | D L L L L |
0.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 26% | 29% | 24% |
| Goals | 2.68 | 2.65 | 2.71 |
| Scored | 1.18 | 1.29 | 1.06 |
| Conceded | 1.5 | 1.35 | 1.65 |
| Both Teams to Score | 53% | 53% | 53% |
| Without Conceding | 18% | 24% | 12% |
| Failed To Score | 29% | 24% | 35% |
| 1st to Score | 49% | 47% | 41% |
|
xG
|
1.15 | 1.21 | 1.08 |
|
xGA
|
1.51 | 1.46 | 1.56 |
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