Ballymena United 43%Draw 20%Carrick Rangers 37%Expected goals 1.53 – 1.38
62%
Betarazi pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.63 · bookmaker 1.53 · Won ✓
5/10Rating
1.53Odds
Picks by market
ResultBallymena United to win ✗43% · @2.38
Double chanceEither team to win ✗80% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓62% · @1.53
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓79% · fair 1.27
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 11.39
Ballymena United vs Carrick Rangers: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
19:45 WAT, Tuesday 15 September: Ballymena United v Carrick Rangers in the Premiership, played at Ballymena Showgrounds. In the table, Ballymena United are 9th, lower half, on 16 points after 13 matches; Carrick Rangers are 6th (upper half) with 19. Only 3 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Ballymena United, last 5: LDLLW Their latest outing: 2–3 defeat to Coleraine FC, away. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 1.7 conceded per game.
Carrick Rangers, last 5: LLWLW Their latest outing: 1–3 defeat to Cliftonville FC, at home. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 1.2 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Carrick Rangers, collecting 1.5 points per game to 0.8 for Ballymena United.
Head to head
When they last met (24 Jul 2026) it ended Carrick Rangers 0–3 Ballymena United.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Ballymena United 1.5 xG, Carrick Rangers 1.4 xG – a total near 2.9. That is an open game on paper: 56% for three or more goals, 62% for GG.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Ballymena United 43%, draw 20%, Carrick Rangers 37%.
GG/NG: GG (62%) at 1.53.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (62%, odds 1.53). Most likely score in line with that pick: Ballymena United 1–1 Carrick Rangers. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Ballymena United43%fair 2.32 · @2.38
Draw20%fair 5.01 · @3.70
Carrick Rangers37%fair 2.71 · @2.50
2.91Expected goals
1.53Ballymena United xG
1.38Carrick Rangers xG
62%Both score
56%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
2–19%
1–08%
1–28%
0–18%
2–06%
From our goals model: Ballymena United 1.5 – 1.4 Carrick Rangers expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Ballymena United vs Carrick Rangers?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 62% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.53.
Who will win Ballymena United vs Carrick Rangers?
On our numbers Ballymena United have a 43% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Carrick Rangers 37%.
How many goals will there be in Ballymena United vs Carrick Rangers?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 56% likely and both teams score 62% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Ballymena United vs Carrick Rangers?
Our predicted score is Ballymena United 1–1 Carrick Rangers, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Ballymena United vs Carrick Rangers?
Ballymena United vs Carrick Rangers (Premiership) kicks off on Tuesday 15 September 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at Ballymena Showgrounds.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
