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Carrick Rangers vs Ballymena
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Club Friendly 
AI Match Summary
Carrick Rangers host Ballymena in the Club Friendly. This has the makings of an open, high-scoring game. Recent numbers: Carrick Rangers at 2.38 goals for, 1.25 against; Ballymena at 2.13 for, 1.38 against. Head-to-head, Carrick Rangers have won 0 to Ballymena's 3, with 2 draws. They last met on Apr 11, 2026, ending 2:3. The numbers (1.88 xG vs 1.69) point toward Carrick Rangers. AI goal market prediction: Over 2.5, BTTS: GG.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
- Form's been kind to Carrick Rangers lately — more wins on the board than Ballymena.
- 42% — that's where the model lands on Carrick Rangers taking it.
- Regular Club Friendly form gives a decent read on both sides.
- High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Carrick Rangers | Ballymena |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 28 | 29 |
| Wins | 12 | 8 |
| Draws | 7 | 8 |
| Losses | 9 | 13 |
| Goals Scored | 2.38 | 2.13 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.25 | 1.38 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 2.38 | 2.13 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.25 | 1.38 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Sokapicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Attack & Defence Capability Index
Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Sokapicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Carrick Rangers's goal record stands at 89% scoring rate across 28 recent games.
Ballymena has conceded goals in 83% of their last 29 outings.
Historical meetings average 3.00 goals per match.
Carrick Rangers went unbeaten in 3 of their last 5 games.