Carrick Rangers vs Glentoran: match statistics
Glentoran displays significantly superior form and quality compared to Carrick Rangers. The hosts sit 11th in the table with just a 22% home win rate and a goal difference of -4, while the visitors hold 3rd position with an impressive 60% away win rate. Recent form over the last five matches heavily favors Glentoran, averaging 2.0 points per game compared to a mere 0.6 for Carrick Rangers. Additionally, Glentoran boasts better offensive statistics (1.4 goals per away match vs 1.11 for the hosts at home) and defensive records (1.1 goals conceded away vs 1.56 for the hosts at home). The xG figures also favor the visitors (1.5 xGFor vs 1.41 for the hosts), confirming their qualitative advantage. Given all these factors, a Glentoran victory is the most likely outcome of this fixture.
Carrick Rangers vs Glentoran: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Carrick Rangers played against Glentoran in NIFL Premiership (Northern Ireland). The game was played on January 3, 2026. Final score: 0:7.
Recent form
Carrick Rangers has 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.60 points per game. Glentoran has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Carrick Rangers scores 1.20 goals per game and allows 1.60. Glentoran scores 1.45 and allows 0.95. Games in this league average 2.70 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 65% of Carrick Rangers's games and 55% of Glentoran's. The Over 2.5 rates are 55% and 40%, compared with league averages of 48% for BTTS and 52% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Glentoran has the higher season xG average, 1.50 to 1.36 per game. Carrick Rangers takes 10.3 shots per game, while Glentoran takes 11.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Carrick Rangers leads at halftime in 25% of its games and scores 0.55 goals per game after halftime. Glentoran leads at halftime in 50% and scores 0.75 after halftime.
When the teams score
Carrick Rangers's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (8 goals). For Glentoran, it is minutes 76-90+ (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
NIFL Premiership games average 2.70 goals. Both teams score in 48% of games, and 52% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 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
Glentoran displays significantly superior form and quality compared to Carrick Rangers. The hosts sit 11th in the table with just a 22% home win rate and a goal difference of -4, while the visitors hold 3rd position with an impressive 60% away win rate. Recent form over the last five matches heavily favors Glentoran, averaging 2.0 points per game compared to a mere 0.6 for Carrick Rangers. Additionally, Glentoran boasts better offensive statistics (1.4 goals per away match vs 1.11 for the hosts at home) and defensive records (1.1 goals conceded away vs 1.56 for the hosts at home). The xG figures also favor the visitors (1.5 xGFor vs 1.41 for the hosts), confirming their qualitative advantage. Given all these factors, a Glentoran victory is the most likely outcome of this fixture.
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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 | Glentoran | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 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.
Glentoran is 233% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / game - Carrick Rangers · 2 pts / game - Glentoran
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.
Glentoran is 21% better for: goals scored per game.
1.2 goals / game - Carrick Rangers · 1.45 goals / game - Glentoran
Glentoran is 68% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.6 goals / game - Carrick Rangers · 0.95 goals / game - Glentoran
Carrick Rangers scores in 85% of games (17 of 20 meczów), while Glentoran keeps a clean sheet in 35% (7 of 20 meczów).
Glentoran scores in 90% of games (18 of 20 meczów), while Carrick Rangers keeps a clean sheet in 20% (4 of 20 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 - Glentoran
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.
Glentoran is 61% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.15 pts / game - Carrick Rangers · 1.85 pts / game - Glentoran
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Carrick Rangers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 25%. 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.
Glentoran - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 60%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 0.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 0% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -6 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +3 |
* 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 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - 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
Glentoran
* 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 | Glentoran | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.80 | 2.70 | ▼ 2.40 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 65% | 48% | ▲ 55% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 55% | 52% | ▼ 40% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 20% | 27% | ▲ 35% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 80% | 75% | • 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 75% | 77% | ▼ 75% |
^ 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, 1 draw and 0 losses against Glentoran. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Carrick Rangers vs Glentoran?
The NIFL Premiership match finished Carrick Rangers 0:7 Glentoran. 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 Glentoran?
Carrick Rangers score 1.20 goals per game on average and Glentoran 1.45. The NIFL Premiership average is 2.70 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 65% of Carrick Rangers's matches and 55% of Glentoran's.
What form are Carrick Rangers and Glentoran in?
Over the last 5 games Carrick Rangers have a 0-3-2 record (0.60 points per game) and Glentoran 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Carrick Rangers vs Glentoran?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Carrick Rangers vs Glentoran: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.