Crusaders vs Carrick Rangers: match statistics
Crusaders vs Carrick Rangers: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Crusaders played against Carrick Rangers in NIFL Premiership (Northern Ireland). The game was played on December 30, 2025. Final score: 2:2.
Recent form
Crusaders has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.60 points per game. Carrick Rangers has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses, with 0.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Crusaders scores 1.24 goals per game and allows 2.00. Carrick Rangers scores 1.16 and allows 1.58. Games in this league average 2.72 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 48% of Crusaders's games and 63% of Carrick Rangers's. The Over 2.5 rates are 67% and 53%, compared with league averages of 49% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Carrick Rangers has the higher season xG average, 1.29 to 1.19 per game. Crusaders takes 9.9 shots per game, while Carrick Rangers takes 9.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Crusaders leads at halftime in 38% of its games and scores 0.57 goals per game after halftime. Carrick Rangers leads at halftime in 21% and scores 0.58 after halftime.
When the teams score
Crusaders's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (6 goals). For Carrick Rangers, it is minutes 31-45+ (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
NIFL Premiership games average 2.72 goals. Both teams score in 49% of games, and 51% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 5.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Stats by half
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
| Crusaders | Carrick Rangers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.37 | 0.31 |
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.
Crusaders is 50% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / game - Crusaders · 0.4 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.
Crusaders is 7% better for: goals scored per game.
1.24 goals / game - Crusaders · 1.16 goals / game - Carrick Rangers
Carrick Rangers is 27% better for: goals allowed per game.
2 goals / game - Crusaders · 1.58 goals / game - Carrick Rangers
Crusaders scores in 57% of games (12 of 21 meczów), while Carrick Rangers keeps a clean sheet in 21% (4 of 19 meczów).
Carrick Rangers scores in 84% of games (16 of 19 meczów), while Crusaders keeps a clean sheet in 10% (2 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 - Crusaders
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.
Crusaders is 18% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.24 pts / game - Crusaders · 1.05 pts / game - Carrick Rangers
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Crusaders - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 29%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Carrick Rangers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 21% of games and wins 26%. 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 | 0.60 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -4 | -6 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 0.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 2.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 80% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 0% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -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 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): -9 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (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
Crusaders
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
| Crusaders | Liga | Carrick Rangers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.24 | 2.72 | • 2.74 |
| Both teams scored | • 48% | 49% | ▲ 63% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 51% | ▲ 53% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 10% | 27% | ▼ 21% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 90% | 76% | ▲ 79% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 86% | 76% | ▼ 74% |
^ 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
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Head-to-head
Record from Crusaders's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss against Carrick Rangers. Games average 5.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Crusaders vs Carrick Rangers?
The NIFL Premiership match finished Crusaders 2:2 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 Crusaders and Carrick Rangers?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Crusaders won 1, Carrick Rangers won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 5.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Crusaders vs Carrick Rangers?
Crusaders score 1.24 goals per game on average and Carrick Rangers 1.16. The NIFL Premiership average is 2.72 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 48% of Crusaders's matches and 63% of Carrick Rangers's.
What form are Crusaders and Carrick Rangers in?
Over the last 5 games Crusaders have a 1-0-4 record (0.60 points per game) and Carrick Rangers 0-2-3 (0.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Crusaders vs Carrick Rangers?
The statistical background for Crusaders 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.