Carrick Rangers vs Cliftonville: match statistics
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Carrick Rangers vs Cliftonville: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Carrick Rangers plays Cliftonville in NIFL Premiership (Northern Ireland). The game is scheduled for September 12, 2026. Venue: Belfast Loughshore Hotel Arena.
Recent form
Carrick Rangers has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Cliftonville has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Carrick Rangers scores 1.40 goals per game and allows 0.80. Cliftonville scores 1.60 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.63 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 20% of Carrick Rangers's games and 40% of Cliftonville's. The Over 2.5 rates are 40% and 60%, compared with league averages of 41% for BTTS and 56% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Carrick Rangers has the higher season xG average, 1.53 to 1.45 per game. Carrick Rangers takes 13.0 shots per game, while Cliftonville takes 12.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Carrick Rangers leads at halftime in 40% of its games and scores 0.80 goals per game after halftime. Cliftonville leads at halftime in 60% and scores 0.60 after halftime.
When the teams score
Carrick Rangers's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (3 goals). For Cliftonville, it is minutes 16-30 (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
NIFL Premiership games average 2.63 goals. Both teams score in 41% of games, and 56% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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 | Cliftonville | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 28% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.39 | 0.35 |
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.
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.
Cliftonville is 14% better for: goals scored per game.
1.4 goals / game - Carrick Rangers · 1.6 goals / game - Cliftonville
Carrick Rangers is 25% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.8 goals / game - Carrick Rangers · 1 goals / game - Cliftonville
Carrick Rangers scores in 60% of games (3 of 5 meczów), while Cliftonville keeps a clean sheet in 20% (1 of 5 meczów).
Cliftonville scores in 60% of games (3 of 5 meczów), while Carrick Rangers keeps a clean sheet in 40% (2 of 5 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 - Cliftonville
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.
Cliftonville is 22% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.8 pts / game - Carrick Rangers · 2.2 pts / game - Cliftonville
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Carrick Rangers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 40% of games and wins 60%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.8 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Cliftonville - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 60% of games and wins 60%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 1.0 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +3 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +5 | -2 |
* 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 61-75 (3 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (2 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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
Cliftonville
* 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 | Cliftonville | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.20 | 2.63 | • 2.60 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 20% | 41% | • 40% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 40% | 56% | ▲ 60% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 40% | 31% | ▼ 20% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 40% | 67% | ▼ 60% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 89% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Carrick Rangers's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 2 losses against Cliftonville. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 67% of them.
FAQ
When do Carrick Rangers and Cliftonville play?
Carrick Rangers face Cliftonville on September 12, 2026 in NIFL Premiership at Belfast Loughshore Hotel Arena. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Carrick Rangers and Cliftonville?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Carrick Rangers won 1, Cliftonville won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Carrick Rangers vs Cliftonville?
Carrick Rangers score 1.40 goals per game on average and Cliftonville 1.60. The NIFL Premiership average is 2.63 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 20% of Carrick Rangers's matches and 40% of Cliftonville's.
What form are Carrick Rangers and Cliftonville in?
Over the last 5 games Carrick Rangers have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Cliftonville 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Carrick Rangers vs Cliftonville?
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.