Carrick Rangers vs Bangor: match statistics
Carrick Rangers presents significantly better form in the last five matches, earning 2.6 points per match and noting a series of four victories, while Bangor has only 0.6 points per match with four defeats in this period. The hosts scored as many as 17 goals in the last five meetings, conceding only 3, which shows their excellent offensive and defensive disposition. Bangor has problems away, where they lose 55% of matches and fail to score in 36% of meetings, with merely 9% clean sheets. Although both teams have an identical goal difference at their venues (-7), the current form of Carrick Rangers and the home field advantage speak in their favor. The higher shooting efficiency of the hosts (13% vs 16% for the guests) and better average xG (1.29 vs 1.04) additionally support the prediction of a Carrick Rangers victory.
Carrick Rangers vs Bangor: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Carrick Rangers played against Bangor in NIFL Premiership (Northern Ireland). The game was played on February 3, 2026. Final score: 3:2.
Recent form
Carrick Rangers has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Bangor has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Carrick Rangers scores 1.44 goals per game and allows 1.64. Bangor scores 1.15 and allows 1.58. Games in this league average 2.79 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 60% of Carrick Rangers's games and 54% of Bangor's. The Over 2.5 rates are 60% and 50%, compared with league averages of 49% for BTTS and 53% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Carrick Rangers has the higher season xG average, 1.36 to 1.19 per game. Carrick Rangers takes 10.3 shots per game, while Bangor takes 8.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Carrick Rangers leads at halftime in 32% of its games and scores 0.56 goals per game after halftime. Bangor leads at halftime in 31% and scores 0.62 after halftime.
When the teams score
Carrick Rangers's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (12 goals). For Bangor, it is minutes 31-45+ (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
NIFL Premiership games average 2.79 goals. Both teams score in 49% of games, and 53% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Carrick Rangers presents significantly better form in the last five matches, earning 2.6 points per match and noting a series of four victories, while Bangor has only 0.6 points per match with four defeats in this period. The hosts scored as many as 17 goals in the last five meetings, conceding only 3, which shows their excellent offensive and defensive disposition. Bangor has problems away, where they lose 55% of matches and fail to score in 36% of meetings, with merely 9% clean sheets. Although both teams have an identical goal difference at their venues (-7), the current form of Carrick Rangers and the home field advantage speak in their favor. The higher shooting efficiency of the hosts (13% vs 16% for the guests) and better average xG (1.29 vs 1.04) additionally support the prediction of a Carrick Rangers victory.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Carrick Rangers | Bangor | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 42% | 41% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.33 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Carrick Rangers is 67% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Carrick Rangers · 1.2 pts / game - Bangor
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Carrick Rangers is 25% better for: goals scored per game.
1.44 goals / game - Carrick Rangers · 1.15 goals / game - Bangor
Carrick Rangers scores in 80% of games (20 of 25 meczów), while Bangor keeps a clean sheet in 12% (3 of 26 meczów).
Bangor scores in 65% of games (17 of 26 meczów), while Carrick Rangers keeps a clean sheet in 24% (6 of 25 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Carrick Rangers
Over / Under - Bangor
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Carrick Rangers is 7% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.32 pts / game - Carrick Rangers · 1.23 pts / game - Bangor
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Carrick Rangers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 32% of games and wins 32%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Bangor - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 31% of games and wins 35%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 2.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 80% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +4 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -5 | 0 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (12 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (10 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Carrick Rangers
Bangor
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (NIFL Premiership).
Teams vs league
| Carrick Rangers | Liga | Bangor | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.08 | 2.79 | • 2.73 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 60% | 49% | ▲ 54% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 60% | 53% | ▼ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 24% | 28% | ▼ 12% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 80% | 76% | • 77% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 72% | 77% | ▲ 81% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Carrick Rangers's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Bangor. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Carrick Rangers vs Bangor?
The NIFL Premiership match finished Carrick Rangers 3:2 Bangor. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Carrick Rangers vs Bangor?
Carrick Rangers score 1.44 goals per game on average and Bangor 1.15. The NIFL Premiership average is 2.79 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 60% of Carrick Rangers's matches and 54% of Bangor's.
What form are Carrick Rangers and Bangor in?
Over the last 5 games Carrick Rangers have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Bangor 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Carrick Rangers vs Bangor?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.