Carrick Rangers vs Cliftonville: match statistics
Carrick Rangers vs Cliftonville: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Carrick Rangers played against Cliftonville in NIFL Premiership (Northern Ireland). The game was played on September 12, 2026. Venue: Belfast Loughshore Hotel Arena. Final score: 1:3.
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 2.66 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 55% 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 2.66 goals. Both teams score in 41% of games, and 55% 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.
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
Both teams have collected 9 points from their last five matches, winning 3 games each, but Cliftonville have posted significantly stronger away figures. The visitors score an average of 1.5 goals away from home from 4 shots on target per match, while Carrick Rangers manage just 0.5 goals at home and have failed to score in 50% of such fixtures. Cliftonville also have a 13% shooting accuracy rate, compared with just 4% for the hosts, which could prove decisive when it comes to converting a limited number of chances. Carrick do create better chances according to xG, 1.62 compared with 1.45, but the visitors concede only 0.5 goals per away match and keep a clean sheet in 50% of their outings. With Cliftonville also enjoying greater possession, 56% compared with 49%, the marginal lean is towards an away win.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The stronger signal points towards BTTS - No, as Cliftonville kept a clean sheet in 50% of matches, while Carrick Rangers failed to score in 33% of games. Recent form also lowers the rating of the both-teams-to-score scenario: BTTS occurred in only 20% of Carrick Rangers’ last five matches and in 40% of Cliftonville’s games. The hosts have conceded an average of 0.8 goals per match recently, while Cliftonville have conceded just 1.0, increasing the likelihood that one of the defenses will keep the opposition scoreless. Offensive potential remains noticeable, with average xG figures of 1.49 for Carrick Rangers and 1.53 for Cliftonville, but the overall league BTTS rate is only 41%, making the scenario in which at least one team fails to score more likely.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The projected total of 2.55 goals is based on similar attacking potential: both teams average 1.45 xG, while over their last five matches the figures are 1.49 and 1.53, respectively. However, Cliftonville concede just 0.50 goals per match in the league and keep a clean sheet in 50% of their games, which limits expectations for the hosts despite their average of 1.67 goals scored. In their last five matches, Carrick Rangers have conceded only 0.80 goals per game, while the overall rate of matches finishing Over 3.5 goals stands at just 33% for the hosts and 0% for the visitors. The Under 3.5 line therefore has a clear edge, as neither team has recorded a game with at least four goals in Cliftonville’s matches, while the visitors’ defense particularly supports a result in the 1-3 goal range.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The strongest HT/FT scenario is a draw at half-time followed by a Cliftonville win, as Carrick Rangers were level at the break in 3 of their last 5 matches, while Cliftonville were not trailing at half-time in any of them. Both teams kept a clean sheet before the break in 100% of the matches analyzed, strongly supporting a cautious and even opening period. Cliftonville, however, have the more solid defense over the course of the season, conceding an average of just 0.5 goals per match compared with 1.33 for the hosts. Both teams generate identical average xG of 1.45, but Carrick concede an average of 1.33 goals after half-time, giving the visitors a better chance of turning the match in their favor in the second half.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
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 | 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 games), while Cliftonville keeps a clean sheet in 20% (1 of 5 games).
Cliftonville scores in 60% of games (3 of 5 games), while Carrick Rangers keeps a clean sheet in 40% (2 of 5 games).
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 | 2.66 | • 2.60 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 20% | 41% | • 40% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 40% | 55% | ▲ 60% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 40% | 31% | ▼ 20% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 40% | 66% | ▼ 60% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 90% | ▲ 100% |
^ 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.
- Carrick RangersGoalCaleb Hawthorne
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
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
What was the result of Carrick Rangers vs Cliftonville?
The NIFL Premiership match finished Carrick Rangers 1:3 Cliftonville. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this 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 2.66 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% 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.