Cliftonville vs Carrick Rangers: match statistics
Cliftonville occupies a decidedly higher position in the table (6th place) compared to Carrick Rangers (11th place) and possesses a better goal difference at their home stadium (+5 vs -4 for the visitors). The hosts win 45% of their home matches, while the visitors triumph in only 27% of away fixtures, conceding an average of 1.64 goals per match. Cliftonville holds the advantage in expected goals (xG 1.56 vs 1.32), indicating superior quality in creating scoring chances. The form of both teams is balanced (1.2 vs 1.0 PPG); however, Cliftonville's home statistics and Carrick Rangers' weaker defense argue for a home win. Nevertheless, it must be noted that Cliftonville has secured only 1 victory in their last five matches, which may affect the team's confidence and makes a draw a realistic scenario as well.
Cliftonville vs Carrick Rangers: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Cliftonville played against Carrick Rangers in NIFL Premiership (Northern Ireland). The game was played on January 17, 2026. Final score: 1:4.
Recent form
Cliftonville has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Carrick Rangers has 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses, with 0.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Cliftonville scores 1.43 goals per game and allows 1.24. Carrick Rangers scores 1.09 and allows 1.77. Games in this league average 2.74 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 62% of Cliftonville's games and 59% of Carrick Rangers's. The Over 2.5 rates are 52% and 55%, compared with league averages of 48% for BTTS and 52% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Cliftonville has the higher season xG average, 1.43 to 1.30 per game. Cliftonville takes 11.7 shots per game, while Carrick Rangers takes 9.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Cliftonville leads at halftime in 29% of its games and scores 0.90 goals per game after halftime. Carrick Rangers leads at halftime in 23% and scores 0.50 after halftime.
When the teams score
Cliftonville's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (8 goals). For Carrick Rangers, it is minutes 31-45+ (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
NIFL Premiership games average 2.74 goals. Both teams score in 48% of games, and 52% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 0 draws and 0 away wins. 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
Cliftonville occupies a decidedly higher position in the table (6th place) compared to Carrick Rangers (11th place) and possesses a better goal difference at their home stadium (+5 vs -4 for the visitors). The hosts win 45% of their home matches, while the visitors triumph in only 27% of away fixtures, conceding an average of 1.64 goals per match. Cliftonville holds the advantage in expected goals (xG 1.56 vs 1.32), indicating superior quality in creating scoring chances. The form of both teams is balanced (1.2 vs 1.0 PPG); however, Cliftonville's home statistics and Carrick Rangers' weaker defense argue for a home win. Nevertheless, it must be noted that Cliftonville has secured only 1 victory in their last five matches, which may affect the team's confidence and makes a draw a realistic scenario as well.
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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
| Cliftonville | Carrick Rangers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.29 |
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.
Cliftonville is 100% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Cliftonville · 0.6 pts / game - Carrick Rangers
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.
Cliftonville is 31% better for: goals scored per game.
1.43 goals / game - Cliftonville · 1.09 goals / game - Carrick Rangers
Cliftonville is 43% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.24 goals / game - Cliftonville · 1.77 goals / game - Carrick Rangers
Cliftonville scores in 76% of games (16 of 21 meczów), while Carrick Rangers keeps a clean sheet in 23% (5 of 22 meczów).
Carrick Rangers scores in 77% of games (17 of 22 meczów), while Cliftonville keeps a clean sheet in 29% (6 of 21 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 - Cliftonville
Over / Under - Carrick Rangers
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.
Cliftonville is 9% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.19 pts / game - Cliftonville · 1.09 pts / game - Carrick Rangers
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Cliftonville - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 38%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Carrick Rangers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 23% of games and wins 23%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 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 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 0.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -6 |
* 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 46-60 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
Cliftonville
Carrick Rangers
* 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
| Cliftonville | Liga | Carrick Rangers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.67 | 2.74 | ▲ 2.86 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 62% | 48% | ▲ 59% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 52% | 52% | ▲ 55% |
| Clean sheets | • 29% | 28% | ▼ 23% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 76% | 74% | ▲ 77% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 62% | 77% | ▼ 73% |
^ 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
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Other recorded players
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 Cliftonville's perspective: 2 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses against Carrick Rangers. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Cliftonville vs Carrick Rangers?
The NIFL Premiership match finished Cliftonville 1:4 Carrick Rangers. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Cliftonville and Carrick Rangers?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Cliftonville won 2, Carrick Rangers won 0 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Cliftonville vs Carrick Rangers?
Cliftonville score 1.43 goals per game on average and Carrick Rangers 1.09. The NIFL Premiership average is 2.74 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 62% of Cliftonville's matches and 59% of Carrick Rangers's.
What form are Cliftonville and Carrick Rangers in?
Over the last 5 games Cliftonville have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and Carrick Rangers 0-3-2 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Cliftonville vs Carrick Rangers?
The statistical background for Cliftonville vs Carrick Rangers — 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.