Carrick Rangers vs Linfield Prediction 20 March 2026

    🔊How will the weather conditions and the state of the field affect the game? Today, the teams Carrick Rangers and Linfield are meeting. The match is scheduled to start at 19:45. The tournament match Premiership will take place in the city of Belfast at the Loughshore Hotel Arena stadium. The odds for the teams' victories have been determined by bookmakers at and , respectively, with the team Linfield being the favorite of the match.

    Head-to-Head

    The last official match between the teams took place on 13 January 2026 and ended with a score of 0:0. Let's compare the statistics from that encounter (home team - Carrick Rangers):

    • ball possession percentage: 48% vs 52%;
    • corner kicks: 1 vs 8;
    • yellow cards: 1 vs 2.

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

    • played 33 matches;
    • number of wins for the home team - 1, for the away team - 28, draws - 4;
    • number of goals - 17 against 86;
    • average total in the 1st half - 1.27, in the 2nd half - 1.85;
    • average total goals in the match - 3.12.

    Head-to-head statistics Carrick Rangers - Linfield

    6%
    2 Wins
    12%
    4 Draws
    82%
    28 Wins
    Total games
    34
    Total Goals Avg
    3.09
    Both teams scored
    38%
    0.56
    Total average
    2.53
    0.35
    Yellow cards
    0.44
    Last matches
    20.03.26
    Premiership
    Carrick Rangers
    Carrick Rangers
    Linfield
    Linfield
    1
    -
    -
    5
    6
    -
    -
    1
    1
    2
    0
    1
    0
    1
    0
    -
    -
    5
    6
    -
    -
    1
    1
    13.01.26
    Premiership
    Carrick Rangers
    Carrick Rangers
    Linfield
    Linfield
    1
    -
    -
    1
    8
    -
    -
    1
    2
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    -
    -
    1
    8
    -
    -
    1
    2
    29.11.25
    Premiership
    Linfield
    Linfield
    Carrick Rangers
    Carrick Rangers
    -
    -
    6
    7
    -
    -
    1
    0
    3
    1
    1
    0
    2
    1
    -
    -
    6
    7
    -
    -
    1
    0
    11.01.25
    Premiership
    Linfield
    Linfield
    Carrick Rangers
    Carrick Rangers
    -
    -
    6
    4
    0
    0
    1
    2
    3
    0
    0
    0
    3
    0
    -
    -
    6
    4
    0
    0
    1
    2
    03.11.24
    Premiership
    Carrick Rangers
    Carrick Rangers
    Linfield
    Linfield
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    1
    3
    1
    0
    0
    3
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    -
    -
    -
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    Carrick Rangers Team Overview

    The team's last official match took place on 14 March 2026 as part of the Premiership tournament (home team - Ballymena United, away team - Carrick Rangers). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:1.

    Here are the game statistics (Carrick Rangers vs Ballymena United):

    • ball possession: 54% vs 46%;
    • corner kicks: 5 vs 5;
    • yellow cards: 5 vs 4;
    • shots on target: 2 vs 3.
    🏆Throughout the Premiership season, the team Carrick Rangers has engaged in 32 fixtures, resulting in:
    • 11 wins,
    • 14 losses,
    • 7 draws.

    📈Currently, Carrick Rangers stands at a mid-tier position within the Premiership standings, with a win percentage of 34% and a loss percentage of 44%.

    ⚽️Carrick Rangers has scored a total of 47 goals. On the defensive end, Carrick Rangers has allowed 51 goals over the season.

    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
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    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    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
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    1
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    0
    W
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    Linfield Team Overview

    The team's most recent official match took place on 15 March 2026 during the Northern Ireland League Cup tournament (home team - Glentoran, away team - Linfield). The game concluded with a scoreline of 0:1.

    Here are the match statistics (Linfield vs Glentoran):

    • corner kicks: 5 vs 8;
    • yellow cards: 1 vs 1.
    🏆Throughout the Premiership season, the team Linfield has engaged in 32 fixtures, resulting in:
    • 18 wins,
    • 6 losses,
    • 8 draws.

    📈Currently, Linfield stands at a mid-tier position within the Premiership standings, with a win percentage of 56% and a loss percentage of 19%.

    ⚽Linfield has scored a total of 56 goals. On the defensive end has allowed 22 goals over the season.

    Match Results: Linfield

    Last matches
    29.08.26
    Premiership
    Limavady United
    Limavady United
    Linfield
    Linfield
    -
    -
    2
    7
    10
    18
    1
    1
    0
    2
    0
    1
    0
    1
    -
    -
    2
    7
    10
    18
    1
    1
    W
    21.08.26
    Premiership
    Linfield
    Linfield
    Cliftonville
    Cliftonville
    -
    -
    5
    5
    15
    9
    2
    1
    1
    0
    0
    0
    1
    0
    -
    -
    5
    5
    15
    9
    2
    1
    W
    15.08.26
    Premiership
    Linfield
    Linfield
    Glentoran
    Glentoran
    1
    -
    -
    6
    1
    11
    5
    3
    3
    2
    1
    1
    0
    1
    1
    -
    -
    6
    1
    11
    5
    3
    3
    W
    08.08.26
    Premiership
    Linfield
    Linfield
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    -
    -
    7
    3
    8
    10
    0
    0
    0
    3
    0
    1
    0
    2
    -
    -
    7
    3
    8
    10
    0
    0
    L
    28.07.26
    Club Friendly Games
    Dollingstown
    Dollingstown
    Linfield
    Linfield
    1
    7
    0
    2
    1
    5
    W
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    Prediction for the 1st half

    Head-to-Head Matches:

    • Total encounters - 33;
    • First-half wins at home for hosts - 2; for visitors away - 6; number of draws - 6;
    • Average first-half total: 1.27;
    • Today's home team scores on average 0.21, while the visitors net 1.06.

    First-Half Stats: Carrick Rangers (home) vs Linfield (away)

    • matches played in the tournament: 16 vs 16;
    • wins: 4 (25%) vs 4 (25%);
    • losses: 4 (25%) vs 3 (18.75%);
    • draws: 8 (50%) vs 9 (56.25%);
    • Average goals scored: 1.5 vs 0.69;
    • Average goals conceded: 0.75 vs 0.25.

    Last 10 Matches (Overall):

    • wins: 5 vs 3;
    • losses: 1 vs 2;
    • draws: 4 vs 5;
    • Average first-half total: 1.9 (scored - 1.5, conceded - 0.4) vs 1 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 0.4).
    Trends
    • Carrick Rangers scored in the 1st half in last 5 home games (Premiership).
    👉Prediction: 1st half, Carrick Rangers to score goal (odds: 2.78)

    Prediction on the outcome

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 33;
    • home team wins - 1, away team wins - 28, draws - 4.

    Statistics: Carrick Rangers vs Linfield

    • matches played in the tournament: 32 vs 32;
    • wins: 11 vs 18;
    • win percentage: 34% vs 56%;
    • losses: 14 vs 6;
    • draws: 7 vs 8.

    Last 10 matches:

    • wins: 5 vs 7;
    • losses: 3 vs 2;
    • draws: 2 vs 1.
    Trends
    • Carrick Rangers won with a +1.5 handicap in 15 of last 16 home games (Premiership).
    • Carrick Rangers won with a +1.5 handicap in 13 of last 14 games.
    • Carrick Rangers won with a +1.5 handicap in last 11 games (Premiership).
    • Carrick Rangers won with a +1.5 handicap in 8 of last 9 home games.
    👉Prediction: Carrick Rangers Handicap (+1,5) (odds: 1.55)

    Prediction on the over/under

    H2H

    • today's home team scores on average - 0.52, the guests - 2.61;
    • average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.12;
    • both teams scored: overall - 13; at the home team's field - 6.

    Statistics: Carrick Rangers vs Linfield

    • average total in the tournament: 3.06 vs 2.44;
    • average total goals scored: 1.47 vs 1.75;
    • average total in the 1st half: 0.97 vs 0.63;
    • average total in the 2nd half: 0.5 vs 1.13;
    • Carrick Rangers: average total at home in the tournament -  1.38;
    • Linfield: average total away in the tournament - 1.13;
    • last 10 matches (average total): 2 (home - 2.17) vs 2.1 (away - 1.5).
    Trends
    • Under 3.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 Linfield away games.
    👉Prediction: Total goals Under (3,5) (odds: 1.42)

    Prediction on corners

    Trends
    • Under 11.5 corners in 10 of last 11 Carrick Rangers home games.
    • Under 11.5 corners in 7 of last 8 Carrick Rangers games.
    • Under 11.5 corners in 6 of last 7 Carrick Rangers games (Premiership).
    • Under 11.5 corners in 13 of last 14 Linfield games (Premiership).
    • Under 11.5 corners in 10 of last 11 Linfield games.
    • Under 11.5 corners in 6 of last 7 Linfield away games (Premiership).
    • Under 11.5 corners in last 5 Linfield away games.
    👉Prediction: Corners - Total Under (11,5) (odds: 1.37)

    Prediction on BTTS

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 33;
    • both teams scored all-time - 13 times;
    • on the home team’s field - 6 times.

    Statistics: Carrick Rangers vs Linfield

    • number of matches played in the tournament: 32 vs 32;
    • number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 21 vs 12;
    • number of BTTS matches for Carrick Rangers at home - 11 (69%);
    • number of BTTS matches for Linfield away - 6 (38%).

    Last 10 matches:

    • number of BTTS matches: 8 vs 4;
    • BTTS matches for Carrick Rangers at home - 6 (100%);
    • BTTS matches for Linfield away - 2 (33%).
    Trends
    • Carrick Rangers have scored and conceded in 7 of last 8 games.
    • Carrick Rangers have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 games (Premiership).
    • Carrick Rangers have scored and conceded in last 5 home games (Premiership).
    👉Prediction: Both Teams To Score (Yes) (odds: 1.8)

    Correct score prediction

    Statistics of frequent results (current season):

    • most common score in the tournament: 1:0 (21/192, 10.9%), 2:1 (21/192, 10.9%);
    • Carrick Rangers at home most often finish matches: 1:2 (5/16, 31.3%);
    • Linfield away most often play: 0:0 (3/16, 18.8%).

    Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:

    0:1 - 11.06% (odds 6.35)
    1:1 - 10.78% (odds 6.5)
    1:2 - 10.29% (odds 7.1)

    Editorial Prediction

    Key statistics:
    • Carrick Rangers have scored and conceded in 7 of last 8 games.
    • Carrick Rangers have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 games (Premiership).
    • Carrick Rangers have scored and conceded in last 5 home games (Premiership).

    Both Teams To Score (Yes)
    Published: 18/03/2026, 20:24

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    Betting Tips: Carrick Rangers - Linfield

    Carrick Rangers have not lost:
    carrick-rangers-fcin 8 of last 9 home games.
    carrick-rangers-fcin last 6 home games (Premiership).
    Carrick Rangers will not lose
    Everygame
    +161
    Linfield have not lost:
    fc-linfieldin 11 of last 12 games (Premiership).
    fc-linfieldin 7 of last 8 games.
    Linfield will not lose
    Everygame
    -833
    Carrick Rangers have conceded:
    carrick-rangers-fcin 16 of last 17 home games.
    carrick-rangers-fcin 11 of last 12 home games (Premiership).
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    carrick-rangers-fcin last 7 games (Premiership).
    Linfield have scored:
    fc-linfieldin 8 of last 9 games (Premiership).
    Linfield will score goal
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    Over 1.5 goals scored:
    carrick-rangers-fcin 14 of last 15 Carrick Rangers home games.
    carrick-rangers-fcin 11 of last 12 Carrick Rangers games.
    carrick-rangers-fcin 10 of last 11 Carrick Rangers home games (Premiership).
    carrick-rangers-fcin 9 of last 10 Carrick Rangers games (Premiership).
    fc-linfieldin 7 of last 8 Linfield games (Premiership).
    Total goals Over (1,5)
    Everygame
    -455
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    Carrick Rangers - Linfield Table position

    Premiership 25/26
    gWDLGDPForm
    3.
    Coleraine
    Coleraine
    33205862-3165
    4.
    Linfield
    Linfield
    33188756-2462
    5.
    Cliftonville
    Cliftonville
    331381249-4847
    6.
    Dungannon
    Dungannon
    331511740-5846
    7.
    Carrick Rangers
    Carrick Rangers
    331271449-5143
    8.
    Bangor
    Bangor
    331061738-5736

    Comparison of Teams Stats

    10 matches
    6 - Wins
    1 - Draw
    3 - Loses
    Wins - 4
    Draw - 1
    Loses - 5
    10 matches
    Scored - 23
    Conceded - 13
    +10
    -4
    11 - Scored
    15 - Conceded
    6
    Wins
    4
    1
    Draw
    1
    3
    Loses
    5
    Goal difference
    23
    Scored
    11
    13
    Conceded
    15
    3.6
    Match goals average
    2.6
    2.3
    Goals scored per match on average
    1.1
    1.3
    Goals conceded per match on average
    1.5
    6
    Both teams scored
    4
    39'
    Minutes / Goal scored
    82'
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