Carrick Rangers vs Ballymena United: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 January

Carrick Rangers

L D W L D

11th place in League

0-0

18/01/2025 11:00

Ballymena United

W L W L W

9th place in League

Northern Ireland Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Carrick Rangers vs Ballymena United on 18 January 2025 (kick-off: 11:00) 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 will face Ballymena United in Northern Ireland Premier League on January 18, 2025 at 11:00.
Carrick Rangers are currently 11th with 27 points after 33 matches.
Ballymena United sit 9th with 43 points from 33 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 2.14.

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

2025-01-18

Carrick Rangers vs Ballymena United - Prediction & Odds

Carrick Rangers

Ballymena United

2025-01-18 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 18/01/2025

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Linfield FC	76	33	24	4	5	61	23	38
02 Larne FC	54	33	15	9	9	39	28	11
03 Glentoran FC	54	33	15	9	9	40	31	9
04 Dungannon Swifts	50	33	15	5	13	44	40	4
05 Crusaders	50	33	15	5	13	41	43	-2
06 Coleraine	49	33	13	10	10	49	41	8
07 Cliftonville	46	33	13	7	13	44	37	7
08 Portadown	46	33	13	7	13	39	38	1
09 Ballymena United	43	33	13	4	16	40	42	-2
10 Glenavon Lurgan	39	33	10	9	14	35	43	-8
11 Carrick Rangers	27	33	6	9	18	24	48	-24
12 Loughgall FC	18	33	4	6	23	29	71	-42

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

01 Linfield FC	85	5	3	0	2	8	5	3
02 Larne FC	63	5	2	3	0	7	5	2
03 Glentoran FC	61	5	2	1	2	9	6	3
04 Dungannon Swifts	57	5	2	1	2	7	8	-1
05 Coleraine	55	5	2	0	3	6	9	-3
06 Crusaders	54	5	1	1	3	6	10	-4

Relegation	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Cliftonville	58	5	4	0	1	14	4	10
02 Portadown	56	5	3	1	1	9	7	2
03 Ballymena United	47	5	1	1	3	7	12	-5
04 Glenavon Lurgan	46	5	2	1	2	7	4	3
05 Carrick Rangers	32	5	1	2	2	8	11	-3
06 Loughgall FC	22	5	1	1	3	7	14	-7

Head To Head

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

16/03/2024 11:00

Ballymena United

0 - 2

Carrick Rangers

NIR D1

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

Ballymena United

17%

Draw

Carrick Rangers

83%

Carrick Rangers Last 6 matches

11/01/2025 11:00

Linfield FC 3 - 0 Carrick Rangers

NIR D1

04/01/2025 11:00

Carrick Rangers 4 - 3 Newry City

NIR CUP

30/12/2024 15:45

Carrick Rangers 0 - 0 Crusaders

NIR D1

26/12/2024 11:00

Larne FC 0 - 0 Carrick Rangers

NIR D1

14/12/2024 11:00

Carrick Rangers 0 - 0 Loughgall FC

NIR D1

30/11/2024 11:00

Ballymena United 1 - 2 Carrick Rangers

NIR D1

Win

33%

Draw

50%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Ballymena United

07/01/2025 15:45

Ballymena United 0 - 2 Glentoran FC

NIR LC

04/01/2025 11:00

Ballymena United 1 - 2 Ards FC

NIR CUP

30/12/2024 15:45

Ballymena United 0 - 2 Glenavon Lurgan

NIR D1

26/12/2024 11:00

Coleraine 2 - 2 Ballymena United

NIR D1

21/12/2024 11:00

Loughgall FC 2 - 3 Ballymena United

NIR D1

14/12/2024 11:00

Ballymena United 0 - 1 Dungannon Swifts

NIR D1

Win

17%

Draw

17%

Lost

67%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Northern Ireland Premi...

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Carrick Rangers

Ballymena United

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.37

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.05

Scored

Avg. per game

0.58

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.97

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 38 matches

YesNo

13 (34%)25 (66%)

In last 38 matches

NoYes

18 (47%)20 (53%)

Carrick Rangers

Recent matches

Ballymena United

Under /Over

(68%)26 12(32%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(66%)25 13(34%)

Under /Over

(32%)12 26(68%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(37%)14 24(63%)

Under /Over

(45%)17 21(55%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(45%)17 21(55%)

/Yes

(45%)17 21(55%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(45%)17 21(55%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Carrick Rangers

Ballymena United

Shots

Carrick Rangers

Total shots

5.13 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Ballymena United

Total shots

6.45 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Carrick Rangers Pass Ballymena United

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

48%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

48%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Carrick Rangers

Played games

Ballymena United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.26

Clean sheets

0.24

1.89

Corners

109

2.87

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

0.97

GK saves

1.71

Carrick Rangers

DISCIPLINARY

Ballymena United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.92

2.37

0.11

0.13

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Carrick Rangers vs Ballymena United Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Carrick Rangers vs Ballymena United on 18 January 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.

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.

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 Carrick Rangers and Ballymena United sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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