Northern Ireland - NIFL PremiershipBelfast Loughshore Hotel ArenaData current as of August 30, 2026

Carrick Rangers vs Coleraine: match statistics

Carrick Rangers crest
Carrick Rangers
0 : 2half-time 0:0
Coleraine crest
Coleraine

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 August 22, 2026. Venue: Belfast Loughshore Hotel Arena. Final score: 0:2.

Recent form

Carrick Rangers has 2 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 3.00 points per game. Coleraine has 1 win, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.00 points per game.

Scoring records

Carrick Rangers scores 1.50 goals per game and allows 0.50. Coleraine scores 1.50 and allows 0.50. Games in this league average 2.23 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 50% of Carrick Rangers's games and 50% of Coleraine's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 50%, compared with league averages of 38% for BTTS and 54% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Coleraine has the higher season xG average, 2.03 to 1.88 per game. Carrick Rangers takes 13.5 shots per game, while Coleraine takes 14.5.

First-half and second-half trends

Carrick Rangers leads at halftime in 50% of its games and scores 0.50 goals per game after halftime. Coleraine leads at halftime in 50% and scores 1.00 after halftime.

When the teams score

Carrick Rangers's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (2 goals). For Coleraine, it is minutes 31-45+ (1 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

NIFL Premiership games average 2.23 goals. Both teams score in 38% of games, and 54% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 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

Carrick Rangers are unbeaten in the league after two rounds, and have won 4 of their last five matches, scoring 10 goals and conceding 6. At home, the hosts have won 100% of their matches so far without conceding, while their average xG stands at 1.88 against just 0.66 xG allowed to opponents. Coleraine also won their only away game to date, averaging 3 goals scored with a high 21% conversion rate and an xG of 2.03, so the visitors possess genuine attacking threat. However, their current form is clearly weaker: they have scored just 3 goals, conceded 9 and won only once in their last five matches. Carrick Rangers’ greater consistency and more solid home defensive record marginally favor a home win, although Coleraine’s open approach away from home increases the likelihood of a closely contested match.

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BTTS - will both teams score?

The BTTS - No pick is marginally stronger, mainly due to Coleraine’s limited finishing in their current form: the team has averaged just 0.6 goals over their last 5 matches, with both teams scoring in only 20% of those games. Carrick Rangers have looked significantly better in attack, averaging 2.0 goals across their last five appearances, with an xG of 1.43, so a home goal is likely. Carrick’s defense conceded an average of 1.2 goals and 1.31 xG during this period, but the visitors’ weaker scoring output reduces their chances of converting these opportunities. Coleraine’s season-long data is more attacking, with an average of 3.0 goals and an xG of 2.03, but their current run and just 3 goals scored in their last 5 matches clearly support a scenario in which at least one team fails to score.

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Over/Under - goals analysis

Carrick Rangers have averaged 2.0 goals scored and 1.2 conceded over their last five matches, while Coleraine have scored 0.6 goals and allowed opponents 1.8 during the same period. The hosts have created chances worth an average of 1.43 xG, while Coleraine’s defense has allowed opponents 1.43 xG, clearly supporting at least two goals in the match. The open-game trend is also reflected in the results: the 2.5-goal line was exceeded in 80% of Carrick’s last five matches and in 60% of Coleraine’s games, compared with a league average of 64%. A projected total of 2.70 goals provides the greatest edge for Over 1.5 goals, as even with limited away-team finishing, the hosts’ attack should significantly boost the overall goal tally.

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HT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario

Carrick Rangers are in clearly better current form: they have won 4 of their last 5 matches, scoring an average of 2.0 goals, while Coleraine have won just 1 of their 5 fixtures and averaged only 0.6 goals. At half-time, the hosts were leading in 40% of those matches and drawing in a further 40%, whereas the visitors went into the break trailing in as many as 40% of cases. Coleraine have struggled to start matches, scoring just 0.2 goals before half-time in their last five appearances, compared with 1.0 for Carrick Rangers. The most likely outcome is nevertheless a draw after 45 minutes, followed by the hosts taking the advantage after the break, as Carrick averaged 1.0 goal in second halves while Coleraine conceded 1.0. The X/1 scenario is further supported by the difference in full-time results: the hosts have recorded an 80% win rate in their last five matches, compared with 20% for the visitors.

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Stats by half

0 : 0
First half
0 : 2
Second half

Game stats

38Possession (%)62
Carrick RangersColeraine
10Shots12
Carrick RangersColeraine
4Shots on target3
Carrick RangersColeraine
1.35xG1.44
Carrick RangersColeraine
9Corners1
Carrick RangersColeraine
60Dangerous attacks65
Carrick RangersColeraine
11Fouls7
Carrick RangersColeraine
2Cards2
Carrick RangersColeraine

Pre-game profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.

Carrick RangersColeraine
1.5Goals scored / game1.5
Carrick RangersColeraine
0.5Goals allowed / game0.5
Carrick RangersColeraine
51%Average possession59%
Carrick RangersColeraine
3.5Shots on target / game6.5
Carrick RangersColeraine

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

13.5Shots per game14.5
Carrick RangersColeraine
3.5Shots on target6.5
Carrick RangersColeraine
11.1%Shot conversion10.3%
Carrick RangersColeraine
51%Possession59%
Carrick RangersColeraine
1.88xG for2.03
Carrick RangersColeraine
0.66xG against1.58
Carrick RangersColeraine

Shooting quality

Carrick Rangers: BalancedColeraine: Dominant
Carrick RangersColeraine
Accuracy (shots on target)26%45%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.140.14
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.430.23

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 formwho is in better shape?

Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.

Carrick Rangers is 50% better for: last-5 form.

3 pts / game - Carrick Rangers · 2 pts / game - Coleraine

Carrick Rangers
WW
5 wins in a row
Season result split
100% W0% R0% P
Season (W-D-L)
2-0-0
3.00 pts / game · goal difference +2
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-0-0
3.00 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
1-0-0
Last 5 at home
1-0-0
W
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.5Goals conceded: 0.5xG: 1.88Opponent xG: 0.66BTTS: 50%Over 2.5: 50%
Coleraine
WD
Unbeaten in the last 5 games
Season result split
50% W50% R0% P
Season (W-D-L)
1-1-0
2.00 pts / game · goal difference +2
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-1-0
2.00 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
1-0-0
Last 5 away
1-0-0
W
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.5Goals conceded: 0.5xG: 2.03Opponent xG: 1.58BTTS: 50%Over 2.5: 50%

Goalshow 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 scoring profile: very strong

Carrick Rangers scores in 100% of games (2 of 2 meczów), while Coleraine keeps a clean sheet in 50% (1 of 2 meczów).

Coleraine scoring profile: mixed

Coleraine scores in 50% of games (1 of 2 meczów), while Carrick Rangers keeps a clean sheet in 50% (1 of 2 meczów).

3Goals scored (season)3
Carrick RangersColeraine
1Goals conceded (season)1
Carrick RangersColeraine
2Average goals per game2
Carrick RangersColeraine
3Goals scored (last 5)3
Carrick RangersColeraine
1Goals conceded (last 5)1
Carrick RangersColeraine

How often they score at least...

100%1 goal50%
Carrick RangersColeraine
50%2 goals50%
Carrick RangersColeraine
0%3 goals50%
Carrick RangersColeraine
0%4 goals0%
Carrick RangersColeraine

How often they concede at least...

50%1 goal50%
Carrick RangersColeraine
0%2 goals0%
Carrick RangersColeraine
0%3 goals0%
Carrick RangersColeraine
0%4 goals0%
Carrick RangersColeraine

* 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.

38%
League average

Goal patterns

0%BTTS at half-time0%
Carrick RangersColeraine
0%BTTS in both halves0%
Carrick RangersColeraine
0%Scored in both halves50%
Carrick RangersColeraine

BTTS and goal count

50%Min. 3 goals and BTTS50%
Carrick RangersColeraine
0%Min. 3 goals without BTTS0%
Carrick RangersColeraine
50%BTTS - last 550%
Carrick RangersColeraine

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.

1st half

50%Min. 1 goal before half-time50%
Carrick RangersColeraine
50%Min. 2 goals before half-time0%
Carrick RangersColeraine
0%Min. 3 goals before half-time0%
Carrick RangersColeraine

2nd half

100%Min. 1 goal after half-time50%
Carrick RangersColeraine
0%Min. 2 goals after half-time50%
Carrick RangersColeraine
0%Min. 3 goals after half-time50%
Carrick RangersColeraine

Game halveswhen 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 - half-time state
50% leading50% draw0% trailing
Coleraine - half-time state
50% leading50% draw0% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

2Points per game (1st half)2
Carrick RangersColeraine
1Goals scored (1st half)0.5
Carrick RangersColeraine
0Goals conceded (1st half)0
Carrick RangersColeraine
1Average goals (1st half)0.5
Carrick RangersColeraine
100%Clean sheet before half-time100%
Carrick RangersColeraine
50%No goal before half-time50%
Carrick RangersColeraine

After half-time (2nd half)

1.5Points per game (2nd half)2
Carrick RangersColeraine
0.5Goals scored (2nd half)1
Carrick RangersColeraine
0.5Goals conceded (2nd half)0.5
Carrick RangersColeraine
1Average goals (2nd half)1.5
Carrick RangersColeraine
50%Clean sheet after half-time50%
Carrick RangersColeraine
50%No goal after half-time50%
Carrick RangersColeraine

Carrick Rangers - second-half results

50% W0% R50% P
4
Half-time points
2
Half-time goals
+2
Goal difference (1st half)
3
Second-half points
0
Goal difference (2nd half)
2.00
PPG before half-time
Lead holding200%

Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 100%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.5

Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Coleraine - second-half results

50% W50% R0% P
4
Half-time points
1
Half-time goals
+1
Goal difference (1st half)
4
Second-half points
+1
Goal difference (2nd half)
2.00
PPG before half-time
Lead holding100%

Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.5

Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Carrick Rangers - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game2.001.50
Goals scored / game1.00.5
Goals allowed / game0.00.5
Average goals per game1.01.0
1 goal50%100%
2 goals50%0%
3 goals0%0%
Clean sheet100%50%
No goal50%50%
Goal difference+20
Half-time: 50% leading - 50% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 50% won - 0% draw - 50% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 2
Coleraine - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game2.002.00
Goals scored / game0.51.0
Goals allowed / game0.00.5
Average goals per game0.51.5
1 goal50%50%
2 goals0%50%
3 goals0%50%
Clean sheet100%50%
No goal50%50%
Goal difference+1+1
Half-time: 50% leading - 50% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 50% won - 50% draw - 0% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 1

* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.

Carrick Rangers
ScoredConceded
0
0
0-15
0
0
16-30
2
0
31-45
0
1
46-60
1
0
61-75
0
0
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (2 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.

Coleraine
ScoredConceded
0
0
0-15
0
0
16-30
1
0
31-45
1
0
46-60
0
1
61-75
1
0
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (1 goal). Concedes most in 61-75 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.

Game profile

2.00
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.0 : 1.0
Estimated goal split
home : away
90%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
50%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
+50%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
50%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
0%
0:0 risk
practically zero
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Carrick Rangers

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+1.22
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.22
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+0.6 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.38
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.16
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
163%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
38%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
0.00
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.5
Late goals
0% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
0%

Coleraine

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.45
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.55
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-1.4 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.53
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+1.08
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
115%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
54%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
0.00
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.5
Late goals
33% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
33%

* 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 contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (NIFL Premiership).

Teams vs league

Carrick RangersLigaColeraine
Average goals per game 2.002.23 2.00
Both teams scored 50%38% 50%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 50%54% 50%
Clean sheets 50%35% 50%
Goal before half-time 50%62% 50%
Goal after half-time 100%77% 50%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.23
Average goals per game
38%
Both teams scored
54%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
35%
Clean sheets
0.92
Home goals / game
1.31
Away goals / game
+-30%
Home attack advantage
+-42%
Home defensive advantage
+0%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
62%
1 goal
23%
2 goals
8%
3 goals
0%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
77%
1 goal
46%
2 goals
8%
3 goals
0%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. ColeraineYellow cardLyndon Kane
  2. ColeraineYellow cardRob Slevin
  3. Carrick RangersYellow cardBilly Joe Burns
  4. ColeraineGoalJoel William Cooper
  5. Carrick RangersSubstitutionOn: Nedas MacuilaitisOff: Aidan Steele
  6. Carrick RangersYellow cardMatthew Snoddy
  7. ColeraineSubstitutionOn: Levi IvesOff: Ben Wylie
  8. ColeraineSubstitutionOn: Senan DevineOff: Joel William Cooper
  9. Carrick RangersSubstitutionOn: Kyle CherryOff: Matthew Snoddy
  10. Carrick RangersSubstitutionOn: Jack HastingsOff: Joe Crowe
  11. ColeraineGoalBen Doherty
  12. ColeraineSubstitutionOn: Lewis McGregorOff: Ben Doherty

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

Head-to-head

Record from Carrick Rangers's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses against Coleraine. Games average 3.00 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 0:2 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 3 head-to-head matches Carrick Rangers won 0, Coleraine won 2 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.

What do the goal statistics show before Carrick Rangers vs Coleraine?

Carrick Rangers score 1.50 goals per game on average and Coleraine 1.50. The NIFL Premiership average is 2.23 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Carrick Rangers's matches and 50% of Coleraine's.

What form are Carrick Rangers and Coleraine in?

Over the last 5 games Carrick Rangers have a 2-0-0 record (3.00 points per game) and Coleraine 1-1-0 (2.00 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.