Crusaders vs Carrick Rangers Prediction 9 August 2025

    📢Which players could become unexpected stars of the match? The answer to this question will be known at the end of the confrontation between the teams Crusaders and Carrick Rangers. The meeting as part of the Premiership tournament is scheduled for 14:00 on 9 August. Bookmakers have already identified the favorite as the team Crusaders. The odds for the victories are as follows - against .

    Head-to-Head

    The last official match between the teams took place on 30 December 2024 and ended with a score of 0:0. Let's compare the statistics from that encounter (home team - Carrick Rangers):

    • ball possession percentage: 49% vs 51%;
    • corner kicks: 6 vs 3;
    • yellow cards: 1 vs 2.

    📊 Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Crusaders and Carrick Rangers:

    • played 35 matches;
    • number of wins for the home team - 28, for the away team - 4, draws - 3;
    • number of goals - 112 against 31;
    • average total in the 1st half - 1.97, in the 2nd half - 2.11;
    • average total goals in the match - 4.09.

    Head-to-head statistics Crusaders - Carrick Rangers

    74%
    29 Wins
    10%
    4 Draws
    15%
    6 Wins
    Total games
    39
    Total Goals Avg
    4.21
    Both teams scored
    56%
    3.08
    Total average
    1.13
    Last matches
    28.03.26
    Premiership
    Carrick Rangers
    Carrick Rangers
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    -
    -
    7
    5
    -
    -
    3
    2
    6
    1
    2
    1
    4
    0
    -
    -
    7
    5
    -
    -
    3
    2
    30.12.25
    Premiership
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    1
    Carrick Rangers
    Carrick Rangers
    -
    -
    3
    5
    -
    -
    4
    2
    2
    2
    1
    2
    1
    0
    -
    -
    3
    5
    -
    -
    4
    2
    08.11.25
    Premiership
    Carrick Rangers
    Carrick Rangers
    1
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    -
    -
    5
    6
    -
    -
    3
    2
    1
    2
    0
    1
    1
    1
    -
    -
    5
    6
    -
    -
    3
    2
    09.08.25
    Premiership
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    Carrick Rangers
    Carrick Rangers
    -
    -
    4
    1
    -
    -
    4
    3
    3
    4
    3
    2
    0
    2
    -
    -
    4
    1
    -
    -
    4
    3
    30.12.24
    Premiership
    Carrick Rangers
    Carrick Rangers
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    -
    -
    6
    3
    -
    -
    1
    2
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    -
    -
    6
    3
    -
    -
    1
    2
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    Crusaders Team Overview

    The team's last official match took place on 2 August 2025 as part of the Club Friendly Games tournament (home team - Crusaders, away team - Institute). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:0.

    Here are the game statistics (Crusaders vs Institute):

    • ball possession: 61% vs 39%;
    • corner kicks: 6 vs 5;
    • yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
    • shots on target: 9 vs 2.

    ✅The Crusaders team has the honor of playing the first official match of the season on their home field. The work done by the coaching staff and players on their game is yet to be seen, but for now, let's take a look at the team's statistics over the last 10 matches.

    In the ten-match stretch of official games, the team has 2 wins, 6 losses, and 2 draws. In total, the team has scored 9 goals in the last 10 games. From this, we can calculate the average number of goals per game, which is 0.9. In home matches, this figure is 1.17 goals. As for the goals conceded, their average number is 1.6.

    Match Results: Crusaders

    Last matches
    29.08.26
    Premiership
    Glentoran
    Glentoran
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    -
    -
    5
    4
    12
    6
    3
    2
    1
    2
    0
    1
    1
    1
    -
    -
    5
    4
    12
    6
    3
    2
    W
    22.08.26
    Premiership
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    Portadown
    Portadown
    1
    -
    -
    3
    3
    8
    12
    0
    2
    3
    2
    2
    0
    1
    2
    -
    -
    3
    3
    8
    12
    0
    2
    W
    15.08.26
    Premiership
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    -
    -
    5
    7
    16
    17
    2
    2
    2
    1
    2
    1
    0
    0
    -
    -
    5
    7
    16
    17
    2
    2
    W
    07.08.26
    Premiership
    Cliftonville
    Cliftonville
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    -
    -
    1
    1
    7
    13
    1
    2
    2
    1
    1
    0
    1
    1
    -
    -
    1
    1
    7
    13
    1
    2
    L
    01.08.26
    Club Friendly Games
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    Dundela
    Dundela
    -
    -
    4
    5
    -
    -
    0
    0
    2
    0
    1
    0
    1
    0
    -
    -
    4
    5
    -
    -
    0
    0
    W
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    Carrick Rangers Team Overview

    The away team played their last official match on 2 August 2025 as part of the Club Friendly Games tournament (home team - Carrick Rangers, away - Dundela). The match ended with a score of 2:3.

    Here are the game statistics (Carrick Rangers vs Dundela):

    • ball possession: 59% vs 41%;
    • corner kicks: 7 vs 4;
    • yellow cards: 0 vs 0;
    • shots on target: 6 vs 3.

    ⚠️Will Carrick Rangers be able to handle the pressure of the stands in their first match of the season? We will find out soon. In the meantime, let's recall their previous results.

    Out of the last 10 official matches, the team has won 3 times, lost 4 games, and drew 3 times. On average, the team scored 1.6 goals per game (in away matches - 1.6), and conceded 1.8 goals. Hopefully, this season Carrick Rangers will improve these figures and deliver a beautiful game in the upcoming matches.

    Match Results: Carrick Rangers

    Last matches
    29.08.26
    Premiership
    Bangor
    Bangor
    Carrick Rangers
    Carrick Rangers
    -
    -
    5
    4
    7
    9
    1
    2
    0
    4
    0
    1
    0
    3
    -
    -
    5
    4
    7
    9
    1
    2
    W
    22.08.26
    Premiership
    Carrick Rangers
    Carrick Rangers
    Coleraine
    Coleraine
    -
    -
    9
    1
    11
    7
    2
    2
    0
    2
    0
    0
    0
    2
    -
    -
    9
    1
    11
    7
    2
    2
    L
    15.08.26
    Premiership
    Limavady United
    Limavady United
    Carrick Rangers
    Carrick Rangers
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    1
    2
    0
    2
    1
    0
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    W
    08.08.26
    Premiership
    Carrick Rangers
    Carrick Rangers
    Portadown
    Portadown
    1
    -
    -
    7
    3
    12
    12
    2
    4
    1
    0
    0
    0
    1
    0
    -
    -
    7
    3
    12
    12
    2
    4
    W
    01.08.26
    Club Friendly Games
    Ballyclare Comrades
    Ballyclare Comrades
    Carrick Rangers
    Carrick Rangers
    -
    -
    1
    7
    -
    -
    0
    0
    1
    8
    1
    4
    0
    4
    -
    -
    1
    7
    -
    -
    0
    0
    W
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    Prediction on the outcome

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 35;
    • home team wins - 28, away team wins - 4, draws - 3.
    Trends
    • Carrick Rangers have not won in 18 of last 19 away games (Premiership).
    • Carrick Rangers have not won in 7 of last 8 games (Premiership).
    👉Prediction: Crusaders will not lose (odds: 1.15)

    Prediction on the over/under

    H2H

    • the home team scores on average - 3.2, the guests - 0.89;
    • average over/under goals in head-to-head matches - 4.09;
    • both teams scored: overall - 18; at the home team's field - 9.
    Trends
    • Crusaders have conceded in 8 of last 9 home games (Premiership).
    👉Prediction: Carrick Rangers will score goal (odds: 1.47)

    Prediction on BTTS

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 35;
    • both teams scored all-time - 18 times;
    • on the home team’s field - 9 times.
    Trends
    • Carrick Rangers have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 games.
    👉Prediction: Both Teams To Score (Yes) (odds: 1.68)

    Editorial Prediction

    Key statistics:
    • Carrick Rangers have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 games.

    Both Teams To Score (Yes)
    Published: 07/08/2025, 14:24

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    Betting Tips: Crusaders - Carrick Rangers

    Carrick Rangers have not won:
    carrick-rangers-fcin 18 of last 19 away games (Premiership).
    carrick-rangers-fcin 7 of last 8 games (Premiership).
    Crusaders will not lose
    Everygame
    -476
    Crusaders have scored:
    crusaders-belfastin 18 of last 20 home games.
    Carrick Rangers have conceded:
    carrick-rangers-fcin 21 of last 22 away games (Premiership).
    carrick-rangers-fcin last 8 games.
    carrick-rangers-fcin last 7 away games.
    Crusaders will score goal
    Everygame
    -714
    Carrick Rangers have scored under 1.5 goals:
    carrick-rangers-fcin 18 of last 20 games (Premiership).
    carrick-rangers-fcin 8 of last 9 away games (Premiership).
    Carrick Rangers Total goals Under (1,5)
    Everygame
    -333
    Crusaders have scored under 2.5 goals:
    crusaders-belfastin 10 of last 11 games.
    crusaders-belfastin 9 of last 10 games (Premiership).
    Crusaders Total goals Under (2,5)
    Everygame
    -303
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    Crusaders - Carrick Rangers Table position

    Premiership 25/26
    gWDLGDPForm
    6.
    Dungannon
    Dungannon
    331511740-5846
    7.
    Carrick Rangers
    Carrick Rangers
    331271449-5143
    8.
    Bangor
    Bangor
    331061738-5736
    10.
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    33971739-5034
    11.
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    33752138-7226
    12.
    Glenavon
    Glenavon
    33812433-6325

    Comparison of Teams Stats

    10 matches
    8 - Wins
    1 - Draw
    1 - Lose
    Wins - 6
    Draw - 1
    Loses - 3
    10 matches
    Scored - 21
    Conceded - 13
    +8
    +10
    23 - Scored
    13 - Conceded
    8
    Wins
    6
    1
    Draw
    1
    1
    Loses
    3
    Goal difference
    21
    Scored
    23
    13
    Conceded
    13
    3.4
    Match goals average
    3.6
    2.1
    Goals scored per match on average
    2.3
    1.3
    Goals conceded per match on average
    1.3
    8
    Both teams scored
    6
    44'
    Minutes / Goal scored
    39'
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