Glentoran vs Carrick Rangers: match statistics
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Glentoran vs Carrick Rangers: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Glentoran plays Carrick Rangers in NIFL Premiership (Northern Ireland). The game is scheduled for September 26, 2026.
Recent form
Glentoran has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Carrick Rangers has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Glentoran scores 1.38 goals per game and allows 1.25. Carrick Rangers scores 1.38 and allows 1.63. Games in this league average 2.67 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 75% of Glentoran's games and 50% of Carrick Rangers's. The Over 2.5 rates are 63% and 50%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 52% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Carrick Rangers has the higher season xG average, 1.48 to 1.47 per game. Glentoran takes 11.3 shots per game, while Carrick Rangers takes 12.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Glentoran leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 1.25 goals per game after halftime. Carrick Rangers leads at halftime in 25% and scores 0.63 after halftime.
When the teams score
Glentoran's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (6 goals). For Carrick Rangers, it is minutes 31-45+ (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
NIFL Premiership games average 2.67 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 52% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% 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
| Glentoran | Carrick Rangers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 43% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 0.33 |
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.
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 30% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.25 goals / game - Glentoran · 1.63 goals / game - Carrick Rangers
Glentoran scores in 100% of games (8 of 8 games), while Carrick Rangers keeps a clean sheet in 25% (2 of 8 games).
Carrick Rangers scores in 75% of games (6 of 8 games), while Glentoran keeps a clean sheet in 25% (2 of 8 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 - Glentoran
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.
Carrick Rangers is 98% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.63 pts / game - Glentoran · 1.25 pts / game - Carrick Rangers
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Glentoran - second-half results
Allows 0.3 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 25% of games and wins 38%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 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 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -2 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -1 |
* 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 76-90 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (4 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - 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
Glentoran
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
| Glentoran | Liga | Carrick Rangers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.63 | 2.67 | ▲ 3.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 75% | 50% | • 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 63% | 52% | ▼ 50% |
| Clean sheets | • 25% | 26% | • 25% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 50% | 67% | ▼ 50% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 87% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Glentoran's perspective: 2 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Carrick Rangers. Games average 3.33 goals, and both teams scored in 33% of them.
FAQ
When do Glentoran and Carrick Rangers play?
Glentoran face Carrick Rangers on September 26, 2026 in NIFL Premiership. 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 Glentoran and Carrick Rangers?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Glentoran won 2, Carrick Rangers won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 3.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Glentoran vs Carrick Rangers?
Glentoran score 1.38 goals per game on average and Carrick Rangers 1.38. The NIFL Premiership average is 2.67 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 75% of Glentoran's matches and 50% of Carrick Rangers's.
What form are Glentoran and Carrick Rangers in?
Over the last 5 games Glentoran have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Carrick Rangers 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Glentoran vs Carrick Rangers?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Glentoran vs Carrick Rangers: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.