Carrick Rangers vs Larne: match statistics
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Carrick Rangers vs Larne: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Carrick Rangers plays Larne in NIFL Premiership (Northern Ireland). The game is scheduled for September 19, 2026. Venue: Belfast Loughshore Hotel Arena.
Recent form
Carrick Rangers has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Larne has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Carrick Rangers scores 1.29 goals per game and allows 1.14. Larne scores 1.40 and allows 0.20. Games in this league average 2.63 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 43% of Carrick Rangers's games and 20% of Larne's. The Over 2.5 rates are 43% and 20%, compared with league averages of 48% for BTTS and 53% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Larne has the higher season xG average, 1.71 to 1.45 per game. Carrick Rangers takes 12.0 shots per game, while Larne takes 12.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Carrick Rangers leads at halftime in 29% of its games and scores 0.71 goals per game after halftime. Larne leads at halftime in 40% and scores 0.80 after halftime.
When the teams score
Carrick Rangers's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (3 goals). For Larne, it is minutes 0-15 (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 48% of games, and 53% 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 3.33 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 | Larne | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 45% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.26 |
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.
Larne is 225% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Carrick Rangers · 2.6 pts / game - Larne
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.
Larne is 9% better for: goals scored per game.
1.29 goals / game - Carrick Rangers · 1.4 goals / game - Larne
Larne is 470% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.14 goals / game - Carrick Rangers · 0.2 goals / game - Larne
Carrick Rangers scores in 71% of games (5 of 7 games), while Larne keeps a clean sheet in 80% (4 of 5 games).
Larne scores in 80% of games (4 of 5 games), while Carrick Rangers keeps a clean sheet in 29% (2 of 7 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 - Larne
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.
Larne is 26% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.43 pts / game - Carrick Rangers · 1.8 pts / game - Larne
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Carrick Rangers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 43%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.6 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Larne - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 40% of games and wins 80%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +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 61-75 (3 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (2 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (1). 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
Larne
* 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 | Larne | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.43 | 2.63 | ▼ 1.60 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 43% | 48% | ▼ 20% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 43% | 53% | ▼ 20% |
| Clean sheets | • 29% | 28% | ▲ 80% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 43% | 65% | ▼ 40% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 90% | ▼ 60% |
^ 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 Larne. Games average 3.33 goals, and both teams scored in 67% of them.
FAQ
When do Carrick Rangers and Larne play?
Carrick Rangers face Larne on September 19, 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 Larne?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Carrick Rangers won 1, Larne won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Carrick Rangers vs Larne?
Carrick Rangers score 1.29 goals per game on average and Larne 1.40. The NIFL Premiership average is 2.63 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 43% of Carrick Rangers's matches and 20% of Larne's.
What form are Carrick Rangers and Larne in?
Over the last 5 games Carrick Rangers have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Larne 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Carrick Rangers vs Larne?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Carrick Rangers vs Larne: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.