Carrick Rangers vs Linfield: match statistics
Linfield demonstrates significantly better form and statistics than Carrick Rangers. The visitors occupy 4th place in the table with a record of 18 wins and just 6 defeats, while the hosts are in 7th position with a negative goal difference (-5) in home matches. In their last 5 matches, Linfield has earned 6 points (2 PPG), winning 3 games, whereas Carrick has only 3 points (1 PPG) with one victory. The visitors' advantage in expected goals (xG 1.52 vs 1.31) and a significantly better defense are crucial—Linfield concedes on average only 0.94 goals per away match with 44% clean sheets, while the hosts concede on average 1.69 goals in home matches. Linfield's positive away goal difference (+3) and 38% of matches ending in a draw suggest that the visitors are favorites, although a draw cannot be ruled out.
Carrick Rangers vs Linfield: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Carrick Rangers played against Linfield in NIFL Premiership (Northern Ireland). The game was played on March 20, 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Recent form
Carrick Rangers has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Linfield has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Carrick Rangers scores 1.47 goals per game and allows 1.59. Linfield scores 1.75 and allows 0.69. Games in this league average 2.87 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 66% of Carrick Rangers's games and 38% of Linfield's. The Over 2.5 rates are 59% and 47%, compared with league averages of 51% for BTTS and 55% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Linfield has the higher season xG average, 1.59 to 1.31 per game. Carrick Rangers takes 9.7 shots per game, while Linfield takes 12.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Carrick Rangers leads at halftime in 34% of its games and scores 0.50 goals per game after halftime. Linfield leads at halftime in 41% and scores 1.13 after halftime.
When the teams score
Carrick Rangers's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (18 goals). For Linfield, it is minutes 61-75 (14 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
NIFL Premiership games average 2.87 goals. Both teams score in 51% 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, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% 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
Linfield demonstrates significantly better form and statistics than Carrick Rangers. The visitors occupy 4th place in the table with a record of 18 wins and just 6 defeats, while the hosts are in 7th position with a negative goal difference (-5) in home matches. In their last 5 matches, Linfield has earned 6 points (2 PPG), winning 3 games, whereas Carrick has only 3 points (1 PPG) with one victory. The visitors' advantage in expected goals (xG 1.52 vs 1.31) and a significantly better defense are crucial—Linfield concedes on average only 0.94 goals per away match with 44% clean sheets, while the hosts concede on average 1.69 goals in home matches. Linfield's positive away goal difference (+3) and 38% of matches ending in a draw suggest that the visitors are favorites, although a draw cannot be ruled out.
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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 | Linfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 41% | 40% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.37 | 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.
Linfield is 100% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Carrick Rangers · 2 pts / game - Linfield
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.
Linfield is 19% better for: goals scored per game.
1.47 goals / game - Carrick Rangers · 1.75 goals / game - Linfield
Linfield is 130% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.59 goals / game - Carrick Rangers · 0.69 goals / game - Linfield
Carrick Rangers scores in 81% of games (26 of 32 meczów), while Linfield keeps a clean sheet in 50% (16 of 32 meczów).
Linfield scores in 75% of games (24 of 32 meczów), while Carrick Rangers keeps a clean sheet in 19% (6 of 32 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 - Linfield
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.
Linfield is 17% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.44 pts / game - Carrick Rangers · 1.69 pts / game - Linfield
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Carrick Rangers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 34% of games and wins 34%. 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.
Linfield - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 41% of games and wins 56%. 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 | 1.40 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| 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 (18 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (14 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - 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
Linfield
* 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 | Linfield | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.06 | 2.87 | ▼ 2.44 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 66% | 51% | ▼ 38% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 59% | 55% | ▼ 47% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 19% | 26% | ▲ 50% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 78% | 75% | ▼ 59% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 72% | 79% | ▼ 72% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Record from Carrick Rangers's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss against Linfield. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Carrick Rangers vs Linfield?
The NIFL Premiership match finished Carrick Rangers 2:0 Linfield. 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 Linfield?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Carrick Rangers won 0, Linfield won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Carrick Rangers vs Linfield?
Carrick Rangers score 1.47 goals per game on average and Linfield 1.75. The NIFL Premiership average is 2.87 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 66% of Carrick Rangers's matches and 38% of Linfield's.
What form are Carrick Rangers and Linfield in?
Over the last 5 games Carrick Rangers have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Linfield 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Carrick Rangers vs Linfield?
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.