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Friendlies Clubs | Fri 24 Jul, 19:30

Carrick Rangers v Ballymena United Stats

Data last updated: Thu 23 Jul 2026, 05:34 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

Carrick Rangers face Ballymena United in Friendlies Clubs on Fri 24 Jul, 19:30. Carrick Rangers come in with 6 recent points and 4 goals per match, while Ballymena United have 10 points and 2 goals per match in the same lens. In this competition context, game state, selection calls and recent rhythm matter more than a simple table position.

BT4Y best bet

Over 2.5 Goals

  • Over 2.5 Goals is rated around 76% by the current BT4Y model.
  • The Over 2.5 trend is 100% for Carrick Rangers and 60% for Ballymena United, so the goals angle is not just a price call.
  • Carrick Rangers are carrying more of the scoring load at 4 goals per match, with Ballymena United at 2.
  • BTTS rates of 50% for Carrick Rangers and 80% for Ballymena United show whether the goal expectation is shared or one-sided.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The model rates Over 2.5 Goals around 76% on the latest available numbers. The Over 2.5 trend is 100% for Carrick Rangers and 60% for Ballymena United, so the goals angle is not just a price call.

The Over 2.5 trend is 100% for Carrick Rangers.Visible data support
Positive
Carrick Rangers are carrying more of the scoring load at.Visible data support
Positive
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Neutral

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

BT4Y analyst view: Over 2.5 Goals is the preferred angle because the market is supported by the current team numbers The Over 2.5 trend is 100% for Carrick Rangers and 60% for Ballymena United, so the goals angle is not just a price call. A slower tempo or weaker chance quality would make the goals market harder to justify at the current price.

Main risk

A slower tempo or weaker chance quality would make the goals market harder to justify at the current price.

Key Data Signals

Over 2.5 Goals evidence

The Over 2.5 trend is 100% for Carrick Rangers and 60% for Ballymena United, so the goals angle is not just a price call.

Carrick Rangers are carrying more of the scoring load at 4 goals per match, with Ballymena United at 2.

BTTS rates of 50% for Carrick Rangers and 80% for Ballymena United show whether the goal expectation is shared or one-sided.

What To Watch In The Data

Over 2.5 Goals notes

  • Use the last-five and H2H goal samples to judge whether Over 2.5 has a tempo route, not just a historical average.
  • The goal line needs both attacking patterns to create box entries, transitions or set-piece pressure.
Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

Carrick Rangers4
Avg goals scored
Ballymena United2
Carrick Rangers1.5
Avg goals conceded
Ballymena United1.2
Carrick Rangers50%
BTTS rate
Ballymena United80%
Carrick Rangers100%
Over 2.5 goals
Ballymena United60%

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Market odds

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Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

Carrick Rangers

WW
Last 52W 0D 0L
Last 5 record
Last 102W 0D 0L
21 Jul 2026A Queen's University5-3
18 Jul 2026A H&W Welders3-0

Ballymena United

WDWWL
Last 53W 1D 1L
Last 5 record
Last 104W 1D 1L
18 Jul 2026A Dundela3-2
18 Jul 2026A Queen's University1-1
11 Jul 2026A Ballyclare Comrades2-0
10 Jul 2026A Moyola Park3-1
04 Jul 2026H Loughgall1-2

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Head-to-head

Recent meetings and how much they still matter.

3Carrick Rangers wins
3Draws
4Ballymena United wins
11 Apr 2026Carrick Rangers v Ballymena United2-3
14 Mar 2026Ballymena United v Carrick Rangers2-1
20 Dec 2025Ballymena United v Carrick Rangers1-1
04 Oct 2025Carrick Rangers v Ballymena United1-2
12 Apr 2025Ballymena United v Carrick Rangers1-1
18 Jan 2025Carrick Rangers v Ballymena United0-0

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Player stats

Player-level trends, roles and attacking routes.

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Season team stats

Friendlies Clubs

Carrick Rangers3
Played
Ballymena United7
Carrick Rangers2.7
Avg goals for
Ballymena United2.7
Carrick Rangers2
Avg goals against
Ballymena United0.9
Carrick Rangers1
Clean sheets
Ballymena United3

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Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

100%Carrick Rangers Over 2.5
60%Ballymena United Over 2.5
2.8H2H avg goals
The Over 2.5 trend is mixed: Carrick Rangers sit at 100% and Ballymena United sit at 60% with the H2H average at 2.8 goals, so the goals line needs more than one team's recent over rate.

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Betting context

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