Carrick Rangers vs Coleraine: match statistics
Coleraine are the clear favorites for this match, sitting in 2nd place in the table with an impressive record of 18 wins this season. The visitors win 50% of their away matches and have a positive goal difference of +8 on the road, while Carrick Rangers lose 50% of their home games with a negative goal difference of -5. Coleraine's significant advantage in possession (62% vs 47%) and their higher average xG (1.87 vs 1.32) indicate their offensive dominance. Although both teams are in good form from their last 5 matches (each with 4 wins), the quality and efficiency of Coleraine, especially in away matches, gives them a clear edge. Carrick Rangers struggle to keep clean sheets at home (only 21% CS%), which, combined with the visitors' offensive potential (averaging 1.57 goals away), increases the likelihood of a Coleraine victory.
Carrick Rangers vs Coleraine: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Carrick Rangers played against Coleraine in NIFL Premiership (Northern Ireland). The game was played on February 14, 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Carrick Rangers has 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 3.00 points per game. Coleraine has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Carrick Rangers scores 1.52 goals per game and allows 1.63. Coleraine scores 2.04 and allows 0.93. Games in this league average 2.86 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 63% of Carrick Rangers's games and 54% of Coleraine's. The Over 2.5 rates are 63% and 61%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 55% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Coleraine has the higher season xG average, 1.78 to 1.36 per game. Carrick Rangers takes 9.9 shots per game, while Coleraine takes 14.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Carrick Rangers leads at halftime in 37% of its games and scores 0.56 goals per game after halftime. Coleraine leads at halftime in 43% and scores 1.32 after halftime.
When the teams score
Carrick Rangers's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (15 goals). For Coleraine, it is minutes 76-90+ (18 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
NIFL Premiership games average 2.86 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 55% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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
Coleraine are the clear favorites for this match, sitting in 2nd place in the table with an impressive record of 18 wins this season. The visitors win 50% of their away matches and have a positive goal difference of +8 on the road, while Carrick Rangers lose 50% of their home games with a negative goal difference of -5. Coleraine's significant advantage in possession (62% vs 47%) and their higher average xG (1.87 vs 1.32) indicate their offensive dominance. Although both teams are in good form from their last 5 matches (each with 4 wins), the quality and efficiency of Coleraine, especially in away matches, gives them a clear edge. Carrick Rangers struggle to keep clean sheets at home (only 21% CS%), which, combined with the visitors' offensive potential (averaging 1.57 goals away), increases the likelihood of a Coleraine 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 | Coleraine | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 42% | 42% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 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 25% better for: last-5 form.
3 pts / game - Carrick Rangers · 2.4 pts / game - Coleraine
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.
Coleraine is 34% better for: goals scored per game.
1.52 goals / game - Carrick Rangers · 2.04 goals / game - Coleraine
Coleraine is 75% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.63 goals / game - Carrick Rangers · 0.93 goals / game - Coleraine
Carrick Rangers scores in 81% of games (22 of 27 meczów), while Coleraine keeps a clean sheet in 36% (10 of 28 meczów).
Coleraine scores in 86% of games (24 of 28 meczów), while Carrick Rangers keeps a clean sheet in 22% (6 of 27 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 - Coleraine
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.
Coleraine is 9% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.44 pts / game - Carrick Rangers · 1.57 pts / game - Coleraine
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Carrick Rangers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 37% of games and wins 37%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Coleraine - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 43% of games and wins 64%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 3.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 2.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 3.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 100% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 80% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 0% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +11 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +5 |
* 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 (15 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (18 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +11 - wins late phases.
* 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
Coleraine
* 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 | Coleraine | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.15 | 2.86 | ▲ 2.96 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 63% | 50% | ▲ 54% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 63% | 55% | ▲ 61% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 22% | 27% | ▲ 36% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 81% | 77% | ▼ 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 74% | 78% | ▲ 82% |
^ 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: 0 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses against Coleraine. Games average 3.50 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Carrick Rangers vs Coleraine?
The NIFL Premiership match finished Carrick Rangers 1:1 Coleraine. 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 Coleraine?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Carrick Rangers won 0, Coleraine won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Carrick Rangers vs Coleraine?
Carrick Rangers score 1.52 goals per game on average and Coleraine 2.04. The NIFL Premiership average is 2.86 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 63% of Carrick Rangers's matches and 54% of Coleraine's.
What form are Carrick Rangers and Coleraine in?
Over the last 5 games Carrick Rangers have a 5-0-0 record (3.00 points per game) and Coleraine 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Carrick Rangers vs Coleraine?
The statistical background for Carrick Rangers vs Coleraine — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.