Ballymena United vs Carrick Rangers: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 16 March

Ballymena United

D L L L L

11th place in League

0-2

16/03/2024 11:00

Carrick Rangers

D W D L W

8th place in League

Northern Ireland Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Ballymena United vs Carrick Rangers on 16 March 2024 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Ballymena United vs Carrick Rangers preview before placing your bet.

Ballymena United are currently 11th with 19 points after 33 matches.
Carrick Rangers sit 8th with 38 points from 33 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Carrick Rangers to win with probability 42%.
Head-to-head history favors Ballymena United, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Carrick Rangers have 2 wins, while one match ended in a draw.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

11:00

2024-03-16

Ballymena United vs Carrick Rangers - Prediction & Odds

Ballymena United

Carrick Rangers

2024-03-16 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 16/03/2024

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Larne FC	80	33	24	8	1	69	17	52
02 Linfield FC	78	33	25	3	5	76	35	41
03 Cliftonville	70	33	22	4	7	73	30	43
04 Glentoran FC	56	33	16	8	9	68	37	31
05 Crusaders	55	33	16	7	10	55	36	19
06 Coleraine	41	33	11	8	14	41	57	-16
07 Loughgall FC	39	33	11	6	16	50	59	-9
08 Carrick Rangers	38	33	11	5	17	43	65	-22
09 Glenavon Lurgan	34	33	10	4	19	40	60	-20
10 Dungannon Swifts	32	33	8	8	17	52	67	-15
11 Ballymena United	19	33	5	4	24	20	63	-43
12 Newry City	17	33	4	5	24	22	83	-61

Championship Playoffs	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Larne FC	90	5	3	1	1	16	4	12
02 Linfield FC	85	5	1	4	0	6	5	1
03 Cliftonville	75	5	1	2	2	7	13	-6
04 Crusaders	64	5	3	0	2	6	7	-1
05 Glentoran FC	60	5	1	1	3	6	6	0
06 Coleraine	46	5	1	2	2	6	12	-6

Relegation Quarter	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Dungannon Swifts	15	5	5	0	0	12	2	10
02 Carrick Rangers	12	5	4	0	1	11	7	4
03 Ballymena United	9	5	3	0	2	9	7	2
04 Loughgall FC	6	5	2	0	3	10	9	1
05 Glenavon Lurgan	3	5	1	0	4	5	10	-5
06 Newry City	0	5	0	0	5	4	16	-12

Head To Head

15/12/2023 15:45

Ballymena United

0 - 2

Carrick Rangers

NIR D1

09/09/2023 10:00

Carrick Rangers

0 - 1

Ballymena United

NIR D1

29/04/2023 12:30

Ballymena United

1 - 0

Carrick Rangers

NIR D1

14/02/2023 15:45

Carrick Rangers

1 - 0

Ballymena United

NIR D1

07/01/2023 11:00

Carrick Rangers

1 - 1

Ballymena United

NIR CUP

26/11/2022 11:00

Carrick Rangers

0 - 2

Ballymena United

NIR D1

Ballymena United

50%

Draw

17%

Carrick Rangers

33%

Ballymena United Last 6 matches

24/02/2024 11:00

Linfield FC 2 - 0 Ballymena United NIR D1

17/02/2024 11:00

Ballymena United 0 - 1 Larne FC NIR D1

09/02/2024 15:45

Newry City 1 - 1 Ballymena United NIR D1

03/02/2024 11:00

Linfield FC 2 - 0 Ballymena United NIR CUP

27/01/2024 11:00

Ballymena United 0 - 1 Loughgall FC NIR D1

20/01/2024 11:00

Cliftonville 3 - 0 Ballymena United NIR D1

Win

Draw

17%

Lost

83%

Last 6 matches Carrick Rangers

24/02/2024 11:00

Loughgall FC 3 - 3 Carrick Rangers NIR D1

17/02/2024 11:00

Carrick Rangers 2 - 1 Dungannon Swifts NIR D1

10/02/2024 11:00

Glentoran FC 2 - 2 Carrick Rangers NIR D1

26/01/2024 15:45

Carrick Rangers 0 - 1 Cliftonville NIR D1

20/01/2024 11:00

Coleraine 0 - 2 Carrick Rangers NIR D1

13/01/2024 11:00

Carrick Rangers 0 - 2 Glenavon Lurgan NIR D1

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Northern Ireland Premi...

Played games

Goals

Scored

414

Avg. per game

1.38

Conceded

409

Avg. per game

1.36

Scored

405

Avg. per game

1.40

Conceded

506

Avg. per game

1.75

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 300 matches

YesNo

209 (70%)91 (30%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

195 (67%)94 (33%)

Ballymena United

Recent matches

Carrick Rangers

Under /Over

(89%)40 5(11%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(84%)38 7(16%)

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(51%)23 22(49%)

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

/Yes

(60%)27 18(40%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(69%)31 14(31%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Ballymena United

Carrick Rangers

Shots

Ballymena United

Total shots

7.80 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Carrick Rangers

Total shots

7.67 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Ballymena United Pass Carrick Rangers

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

48%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

46%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Ballymena United

300

Played games

Carrick Rangers

289

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.26

Clean sheets

0.23

3.46

1039

Corners

1070

3.70

0.00

Throw-ins

0.04

0.07

Offsides

0.06

1.10

329

GK saves

285

0.99

Ballymena United

DISCIPLINARY

Carrick Rangers

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.52

456

483

1.67

0.09

0.11

0.14

Fouls

0.23

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Ballymena United vs Carrick Rangers Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Ballymena United vs Carrick Rangers on 16 March 2024 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Northern Ireland Premier League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Ballymena United vs Carrick Rangers Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Ballymena United's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Carrick Rangers's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Northern Ireland Premier League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Northern Ireland Premier League standings and the Northern Ireland Premier League form table to understand exactly where Ballymena United and Carrick Rangers sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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