Carrick Rangers vs Ards Prediction 28 July 2026

    Will the players give their all in the upcoming encounter? The friendly match between Carrick Rangers and Ards will take place on 28 July at 18:30. To better predict the outcome, we suggest reviewing the teams' statistical data.

    Head-to-Head

    The last official match between the teams took place on 26 July 2022 and ended with a score of 4:4. Let's compare the statistics from that encounter (home team - Carrick Rangers):

    • ball possession percentage: 42% vs 58%;
    • corner kicks: 3 vs 3;
    • yellow cards: 0 vs 0.

    Let’s start with the history of head-to-head matches, which includes a total of 21 games. The current hosts have managed to win 10 times, while the guests have triumphed in 6 matches.

    In terms of goals, Carrick Rangers has scored 34 times against their opponents. The team Ards responded with 23 goals. Thus, the average total in head-to-head encounters is 2.71.

    Head-to-head statistics Carrick Rangers - Ards

    48%
    10 Wins
    24%
    5 Draws
    29%
    6 Wins
    Total games
    21
    Total Goals Avg
    -
    Both teams scored
    52%
    1.62
    Total average
    1.1
    0.05
    Yellow cards
    0.05
    Last matches
    28.07.26
    Club Friendly Games
    Carrick Rangers
    Carrick Rangers
    Ards
    Ards
    -
    -
    7
    3
    -
    -
    0
    0
    1
    0
    0
    0
    1
    0
    -
    -
    7
    3
    -
    -
    0
    0
    26.07.25
    Club Friendly Games
    Carrick Rangers
    Carrick Rangers
    Ards
    Ards
    -
    -
    3
    3
    -
    -
    0
    0
    2
    2
    2
    0
    0
    2
    -
    -
    3
    3
    -
    -
    0
    0
    26.07.22
    Club Friendly Games
    Carrick Rangers
    Carrick Rangers
    Ards
    Ards
    4
    4
    1
    1
    3
    3
    04.01.20
    Cup
    Ards
    Ards
    Carrick Rangers
    Carrick Rangers
    1
    3
    0
    1
    1
    2
    06.05.19
    Premiership
    Ards
    Ards
    Carrick Rangers
    Carrick Rangers
    1
    2
    1
    2
    0
    0
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    Carrick Rangers Team Overview

    The team's last official match took place on 24 July 2026 as part of the Club Friendly Games tournament (home team - Carrick Rangers, away team - Ballymena United). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:3.

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

    • ball possession: 45% vs 55%;
    • corner kicks: 10 vs 3;
    • yellow cards: 0 vs 0;
    • shots on target: 5 vs 3.

    The upcoming friendly match will see Carrick Rangers playing on their home field. To gain a better understanding of the current state of the team, let’s take a look at their statistics from the last 10 official matches.

    The last ten-match segment ended with 4 wins, 4 losses, and 2 draws for the team. During this period, the players scored 20 times, averaging 2 goals per game (this value is 2.75 for home matches). It is noteworthy that the average total of goals conceded is 1.4.

    Match Results: Carrick Rangers

    Last matches
    01.09.26
    NIR Shield Cup
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    1
    Carrick Rangers
    Carrick Rangers
    1
    -
    -
    5
    10
    -
    -
    1
    1
    2
    2
    1
    0
    1
    2
    5
    4
    -
    -
    5
    10
    -
    -
    1
    1
    L
    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
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    Ards Team Overview

    The away team played their last official match on 16 July 2026 as part of the Club Friendly Games tournament (home team - Bangor, away - Ards). The match ended with a score of 2:0.

    Here are the game statistics (Ards vs Bangor):

    • ball possession: 45% vs 55%;
    • corner kicks: 4 vs 1;
    • yellow cards: 0 vs 0;
    • shots on target: 5 vs 6.

    The team Ards has been less fortunate, as they will play the upcoming friendly match away from home. What can the squad boast about based on their last 10 official games?

    During this stretch, the team secured 6 wins, suffered 3 losses, and drew 1 times. The result of the players' attacking efforts is 15 goals, which averages out to 1.5 per match (away from home, this figure is 1.33). Of course, there have been mistakes in the team's defense as well. The average number of goals conceded per game is 0.9.

    Match Results: Ards

    Last matches
    01.09.26
    NIR Shield Cup
    Ballyclare Comrades
    Ballyclare Comrades
    Ards
    Ards
    -
    -
    1
    10
    -
    -
    2
    2
    4
    5
    2
    1
    2
    4
    -
    -
    1
    10
    -
    -
    2
    2
    W
    28.08.26
    Championship
    Ards
    Ards
    Queens University
    Queens University
    -
    -
    7
    1
    20
    8
    5
    2
    0
    3
    0
    2
    0
    1
    -
    -
    7
    1
    20
    8
    5
    2
    L
    22.08.26
    Championship
    Ards
    Ards
    Loughgall
    Loughgall
    2
    -
    -
    5
    5
    12
    8
    2
    2
    1
    2
    1
    1
    0
    1
    -
    -
    5
    5
    12
    8
    2
    2
    L
    15.08.26
    Championship
    Warrenpoint Town
    Warrenpoint Town
    Ards
    Ards
    1
    3
    0
    1
    1
    2
    W
    11.08.26
    Championship
    Ards
    Ards
    Dundela
    Dundela
    -
    -
    8
    5
    6
    8
    1
    3
    2
    2
    0
    0
    2
    2
    -
    -
    8
    5
    6
    8
    1
    3
    D
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    Total goals Over (3,5)
    Published: 27/07/2026, 12:24

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    Betting Tips: Carrick Rangers - Ards

    Carrick Rangers have not won:
    carrick-rangers-fcin 7 of last 8 home games (Club Friendly Games).
    Ards will not lose
    +150
    Carrick Rangers have conceded:
    carrick-rangers-fcin last 8 home games (Club Friendly Games).
    Ards have scored:
    ards-fcin 7 of last 8 away games (Club Friendly Games).
    Ards will score goal
    -
    Carrick Rangers have scored under 2.5 goals:
    carrick-rangers-fcin last 6 home games (Club Friendly Games).
    Carrick Rangers Total goals Under (2,5)
    -137
    Carrick Rangers have scored and conceded:
    carrick-rangers-fcin 6 of last 7 home games (Club Friendly Games).
    Both Teams To Score (Yes)
    -200

    Comparison of Teams Stats

    10 matches
    5 - Wins
    1 - Draw
    4 - Loses
    Wins - 5
    Draw - 1
    Loses - 4
    10 matches
    Scored - 19
    Conceded - 14
    +5
    0
    18 - Scored
    18 - Conceded
    5
    Wins
    5
    1
    Draw
    1
    4
    Loses
    4
    Goal difference
    19
    Scored
    18
    14
    Conceded
    18
    3.3
    Match goals average
    3.6
    1.9
    Goals scored per match on average
    1.8
    1.4
    Goals conceded per match on average
    1.8
    6
    Both teams scored
    7
    47'
    Minutes / Goal scored
    50'
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