Ballymena United vs Carrick Rangers: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 20 December

Ballymena United

L D L D W

10th place in League

1-1

20/12/2025 11:00

Carrick Rangers

D W D L L

7th place in League

Northern Ireland Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Ballymena United vs Carrick Rangers on 20 December 2025 (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 will face Carrick Rangers in Northern Ireland Premier League on December 20, 2025 at 11:00.
Ballymena United are currently 10th with 34 points after 33 matches.
Carrick Rangers sit 7th with 43 points from 33 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 2.06.

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

2025-12-20

Ballymena United vs Carrick Rangers - Prediction & Odds

Ballymena United

Carrick Rangers

2025-12-20 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 20/12/2025

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Larne FC	73	33	22	7	4	60	22	38
02 Glentoran FC	69	33	21	6	6	63	30	33
03 Coleraine	65	33	20	5	8	62	31	31
04 Linfield FC	62	33	18	8	7	56	24	32
05 Cliftonville	47	33	13	8	12	49	48	1
06 Dungannon Swifts	46	33	15	1	17	40	58	-18
07 Carrick Rangers	43	33	12	7	14	49	51	-2
08 Bangor FC	36	33	10	6	17	38	57	-19
09 Portadown	36	33	11	3	19	36	57	-21
10 Ballymena United	34	33	9	7	17	39	50	-11
11 Crusaders	26	33	7	5	21	38	72	-34
12 Glenavon Lurgan	25	33	8	1	24	33	63	-30

Champion Additional	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Larne FC	83	5	3	1	1	13	4	9
02 Coleraine	80	5	5	0	0	21	6	15
03 Glentoran FC	77	5	2	2	1	10	8	2
04 Linfield FC	66	5	1	1	3	5	9	-4
05 Cliftonville	53	5	2	0	3	6	11	-5
06 Dungannon Swifts	46	5	0	0	5	2	19	-17

Playoffs	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Carrick Rangers	53	5	3	1	1	15	7	8
02 Portadown	44	5	2	2	1	8	9	-1
03 Ballymena United	39	5	1	2	2	7	8	-1
04 Bangor FC	39	5	0	3	2	3	8	-5
05 Crusaders	36	5	3	1	1	10	9	1
06 Glenavon Lurgan	28	5	0	3	2	4	6	-2

Head To Head

04/10/2025 10:00

Carrick Rangers

1 - 2

Ballymena United

NIR D1

12/04/2025 10:00

Ballymena United

1 - 1

Carrick Rangers

NIR D1

18/01/2025 11:00

Carrick Rangers

0 - 0

Ballymena United

NIR D1

30/11/2024 11:00

Ballymena United

1 - 2

Carrick Rangers

NIR D1

17/09/2024 14:45

Carrick Rangers

1 - 4

Ballymena United

NIR D1

13/04/2024 10:00

Carrick Rangers

2 - 1

Ballymena United

NIR D1

Carrick Rangers

17%

Draw

33%

Ballymena United

50%

Ballymena United Last 6 matches

13/12/2025 11:00

Portadown 1 - 0 Ballymena United

NIR D1

06/12/2025 11:00

Ballymena United 1 - 2 Dungannon Swifts

NIR D1

02/12/2025 15:45

Ballymena United 2 - 0 Larne FC

NIR LC

29/11/2025 11:00

Glenavon Lurgan 3 - 1 Ballymena United

NIR D1

25/11/2025 15:45

Ballymena United 1 - 4 Cliftonville

NIR SHCUP

22/11/2025 11:00

Ballymena United 2 - 2 Crusaders

NIR D1

Win

17%

Draw

17%

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Carrick Rangers

13/12/2025 11:00

Carrick Rangers 3 - 3 Dungannon Swifts

NIR D1

06/12/2025 11:00

Coleraine 3 - 1 Carrick Rangers

NIR D1

29/11/2025 11:00

Linfield FC 3 - 1 Carrick Rangers

NIR D1

22/11/2025 11:00

Carrick Rangers 1 - 2 Portadown

NIR D1

18/11/2025 15:45

Carrick Rangers 1 - 1 Larne FC

NIR SHCUP

14/11/2025 15:45

Glentoran FC 0 - 0 Carrick Rangers

NIR D1

Win

Draw

50%

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Northern Ireland Premi...

Played games

Ballymena United

Carrick Rangers

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.21

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.53

Scored

Avg. per game

1.67

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.56

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 38 matches

YesNo

27 (71%)11 (29%)

In last 38 matches

NoYes

33 (85%)6 (15%)

Ballymena United

Recent matches

Carrick Rangers

Under /Over

(89%)34 4(11%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(82%)32 7(18%)

Under /Over

(42%)16 22(58%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(51%)20 19(49%)

Under /Over

(47%)18 20(53%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(44%)17 22(56%)

/Yes

(55%)21 17(45%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(67%)26 13(33%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Ballymena United

Carrick Rangers

Shots

Ballymena United

Total shots

6.26 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Carrick Rangers

Total shots

7.29 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

49%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Ballymena United

Played games

Carrick Rangers

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.18

Clean sheets

0.21

3.47

132

Corners

166

4.26

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

0.42

GK saves

0.46

Ballymena United

DISCIPLINARY

Carrick Rangers

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.16

1.79

0.08

0.13

0.00

Fouls

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 20 December 2025 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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