Premiership
Match Analysis
Ballymena United
Carrick Rangers
Ballymena United
L
L
W
D
D
W
Carrick Rangers
W
L
W
W
L
W
What do these metrics mean?
- Strength
- Recent form points from the last several matches. Higher means a better recent run of results.
- Shot Conversion
- Goals scored divided by total shots taken (rolling window of past matches). Measures finishing efficiency — only available when historical shot data exists.
- Shots on Target
- Proportion of shots that were on target. Reflects shot accuracy and discipline — only available when historical shot data exists.
- Possession
- Average ball possession percentage over recent matches. Indicates territorial dominance — only available when historical stats exist.
- Save Rate
- Goalkeeper saves divided by shots faced. Higher means the keeper is denying more chances — only available when historical stats exist.
- Attacking Potential
- Composite index from goals, expected goals and shots (weighted). Only available when full shot stats are tracked for a team.
- Defensive Potential
- Composite index from goals conceded, saves and blocked shots (weighted). Only available when full shot stats are tracked.
- Expected Goals
- Poisson-estimated goals each team is likely to score, derived from season attack/defence averages and opponent strength.
- Head to Head
- Historical win share across all previous meetings between these two teams (home wins | draws | away wins).
- Wins the Game
- Machine learning win probability — the model's confidence that each team wins this match outright.
Head to Head History
| Home Team | Away Team | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrick Rangers | Ballymena United | 0 - 3 | July 24, 2026 |
| Carrick Rangers | Ballymena United | 2 - 3 | April 11, 2026 |
| Ballymena United | Carrick Rangers | 2 - 1 | March 14, 2026 |
| Ballymena United | Carrick Rangers | 1 - 1 | December 20, 2025 |
| Carrick Rangers | Ballymena United | 1 - 2 | October 4, 2025 |
| Ballymena United | Carrick Rangers | 1 - 1 | April 12, 2025 |
Ballymena United Form (Last 6 Matches)
| Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 26 | Home | Glentoran | 0 - 2 | Loss |
| Aug 15, 26 | Away | Crusaders FC | 2 - 1 | Loss |
| Aug 8, 26 | Away | Linfield | 0 - 3 | Win |
| Aug 1, 26 | Away | Annagh United | 2 - 2 | Draw |
| Aug 1, 26 | Away | Glenavon FC | 1 - 1 | Draw |
| Jul 25, 26 | Away | Portstewart | 1 - 5 | Win |
Carrick Rangers Form (Last 6 Matches)
| Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 26 | Away | Bangor | 0 - 4 | Win |
| Aug 22, 26 | Home | Coleraine FC | 0 - 2 | Loss |
| Aug 15, 26 | Away | Limavady United | 1 - 2 | Win |
| Aug 8, 26 | Home | Portadown | 1 - 0 | Win |
| Aug 1, 26 | Home | Ballyclare Comrades | 1 - 8 | Loss |
| Jul 28, 26 | Home | Ards | 1 - 0 | Win |
Premiership Table
| Pos | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Carrick Rangers | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 8 | Ballymena United | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
Predictions
Both Teams To Score - Yes
This prediction indicates that there is a 55.81% likelihood that both Ballymena United and Carrick Rangers will score at least one goal each during the course of the match.Ballymena United to win
This prediction indicates that Ballymena United has a 45.53% likelihood to win the match. The likelihood for the match to end as a draw is 26.18 %Over 1.5 goals
This prediction indicates that there is a 57.48% likelihood that by the end of the football match, there will be two or more goals scored.Over 2.5 goals
This prediction indicates that there is a 56.02% likelihood that by the end of the football match, there will be three or more goals scored.Most Likely Scorelines
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