The Facts
- This time we’ll see a clash between two mid-table teams (ranked 9 in the zone NIFL Premiership (Relegation Group: ) and 6 in the zone Promotion ~ NIFL Premiership (Championship Group: )).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Ballymena United won 4.
- Ballymena United is going through a rough patch (last 5 games: 1 wins).
- In recent matches, Carrick Rangers has shown inconsistent performance (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
- Ballymena United may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
- Recently, Ballymena United has had a series of away games.
- The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.
- In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Ballymena United won 10 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 27:21. (average 1.4:1.1).
- Including home matches between the teams, Ballymena United won 3 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 9:10. (average 1:1.1).
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Coleraine | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 18:5 | 13 | 22 |
| 2 | Linfield | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 9:5 | 4 | 19 |
| 3 | Larne | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 12:3 | 9 | 16 |
| 4 | Dungannon | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 9:8 | 1 | 13 |
| 5 | Cliftonville | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 12:10 | 2 | 12 |
| 6 | Crusaders | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 13:13 | 0 | 12 |
| 7 | Glentoran | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 11:10 | 1 | 10 |
| 8 | Carrick Rangers | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 11:13 | -2 | 10 |
| 9 | Ballymena | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 10:11 | -1 | 6 |
| 10 | Limavady | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 6:11 | -5 | 6 |
| 11 | Bangor FC | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7:17 | -10 | 5 |
| 12 | Portadown | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 5:17 | -12 | 1 |
Promotion ~ NIFL Premiership (Championship Group: )
NIFL Premiership (Relegation Group: )
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