Carrick Rangers vs Ballymena United: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 September

Betiball's prediction for Carrick Rangers vs Ballymena United on 17 September 2024 (kick-off: 14:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Carrick Rangers vs Ballymena United preview before placing your bet.

Carrick Rangers vs Ballymena United: Starting Lineups Time : 17/09/2024 14:45

Carrick Rangers
1 - 4
Finished
Ballymena United
77' event Yellow card
77' event Kyle Cherry
76' event Yellow card
69' event Seanan Clucas
57' event Steven Gordon
56' event Nedas Maciulaitis
35' event Steven Gordon
35' event Recce Glendinning
26' event Kurtis Forsythe
event 90+6' Ben Kennedy
event 90+1' Ben Kennedy
event 37' Ben Kennedy
event 35' Jonathan McMurray
event 35' Andrew Scott
event 30' Josh Carson
event 15' Daniel Lafferty
event 4' Aaron Jarvis
event 2' Aaron Jarvis
77' event Yellow card
event 90+6' Ben Kennedy
77' event Kyle Cherry
event 90+1' Ben Kennedy
76' event Yellow card
event 37' Ben Kennedy
69' event Seanan Clucas
event 35' Jonathan McMurray
57' event Steven Gordon
event 35' Andrew Scott
56' event Nedas Maciulaitis
event 30' Josh Carson
35' event Steven Gordon
event 15' Daniel Lafferty
35' event Recce Glendinning
event 4' Aaron Jarvis
26' event Kurtis Forsythe
event 2' Aaron Jarvis
Carrick Rangers Carrick Rangers Ballymena United Ballymena United
8Shots13
2Shots on Goal9
1Corner Kick3
8Yellow card5
5Save1
6Shots off goal4
101Attacks95
44Dangerous attacks50
0Corner Kicks(HT)1
Commentary
90+6' Penalty scored! Ben Kennedy - Ballymena United
90+1' Penalty scored! Ben Kennedy - Ballymena United
77' Yellow card - Carrick Rangers receive a yellow card
77' Kyle Cherry - Carrick Rangers receive a yellow card
76' Yellow card - Carrick Rangers receive a yellow card
69' Seanan Clucas - Carrick Rangers receive a yellow card
57' Goal! Steven Gordon - Carrick Rangers
56' Nedas Maciulaitis - Carrick Rangers receive a yellow card
37' Ben Kennedy - Ballymena United receive a yellow card
35' Steven Gordon - Carrick Rangers receive a yellow card
35' Recce Glendinning - Carrick Rangers receive a yellow card
35' Jonathan McMurray - Ballymena United receive a yellow card
35' Andrew Scott - Ballymena United receive a yellow card
30' Josh Carson - Ballymena United receive a yellow card
26' Kurtis Forsythe - Carrick Rangers receive a yellow card
15' Goal! Daniel Lafferty - Ballymena United
4' Aaron Jarvis - Ballymena United receive a yellow card
2' Goal! Aaron Jarvis - Ballymena United

How We Build the Carrick Rangers vs Ballymena United Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Carrick Rangers vs Ballymena United on 17 September 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 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.

Carrick Rangers vs Ballymena United Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Carrick Rangers's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Ballymena United'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.

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 standings and the form table to understand exactly where Carrick Rangers and Ballymena United sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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