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Carrick Rangers

NIFL PremiershipSeason 2026/2027No. 2Data current as of August 30, 2026
Form (recent games)
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Carrick Rangers 2026/2027: season in numbers

Carrick Rangers in NIFL Premiership

Carrick Rangers plays in NIFL Premiership (Northern Ireland) during the 2026/2027 season. Carrick Rangers is No. 2 in the standings. Next game: Linfield.

Form and record

Carrick Rangers has 3 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, averaging 2.25 points per game. Over the last five games, the team has 3 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, worth 2.25 points per game.

Goals and clean sheets

Carrick Rangers scores 1.75 goals per game and allows 0.75. The team keeps a clean sheet in 50% of games and fails to score in 25%.

BTTS / Over / Under

Both teams score in 25% of Carrick Rangers's games. 50% finish with at least three goals and 25% with at least four. Those games average 2.50 total goals.

Goal patterns

Over 2.5 + BTTS appeared in 25% of games. The team scored in both halves in 25% of games. Last five: BTTS 25%, Over 2.5 50%.

Halves and minutes

Carrick Rangers scores 0.75 goals in the first half and 1.00 in the second half. Most goals come in minutes 61-75 (3 goals).

xG and playing style

Carrick Rangers averages 1.68 xG and 0.88 xGA per game. The team takes 13.3 shots, puts 4.3 on target and averages 48% possession.

Key statistical indicators

Carrick Rangers's xG differential is 0.80 per game. Its points-per-game average over the last five differs from the season mark by 0.00. This is historical team context, not a prediction of the next result.

Season overview

2.25Points per game9 pts
1.75Goals scored / game
0.75Goals allowed / game
50%Over 2.5 goals
25%Both teams scored
50%Clean sheets
25%Games without a goal

Record

Wins, draws and losses overall, at home and away.

Season result split
75% W0% R25% P
+4
Goal difference
2.25
PPG (season)
2.25
PPG (last 5)

Goals

Team goal production compared with league averages and goal-count distribution.

How often they score at least...

1 goal75%
2 goals50%
3 goals25%
4 goals25%

How often they concede at least...

1 goal50%
2 goals25%
3 goals0%
4 goals0%

Goal lines (Over/Under)

See how often this team's games clear each goal line, including first-half and second-half results.

Halves

Goal before half-time50%League average: 67%
Min. 2 goals before half-time25%League average: 24%
Min. 3 goals before half-time0%League average: 5%
Goal after half-time100%League average: 86%
Min. 2 goals after half-time50%League average: 52%
Min. 3 goals after half-time25%League average: 14%

Goal patterns

Scoring patterns from this team's games, plus a closer look at the last five.

Combinations (season)

BTTS at half-time0%
BTTS in both halves0%
Scored in both halves25%
Min. 3 goals and BTTS25%
Min. 3 goals without BTTS25%

Game halves

First and second half points, goals, clean sheets, half-time state and last-five split.

Half-time state

50% W50% R0% P
leading / drawing / trailing

Second-half results

50% W0% R50% P
8
Half-time points
2.00
PPG (1st half)
+3
Goal difference
6
Second-half points
1.50
PPG (2nd half)

Goals and clean sheets by half

Scored before half-time0.75
Conceded before half-time0
Scored after half-time1
Conceded after half-time0.75
Clean sheet before half-time100%
Clean sheet after half-time50%
No goal before half-time50%
No goal after half-time50%
Last 5 games - details
1st half2nd half
PPG (season)2.001.50
Goals scored / game0.81.0
Goals allowed / game0.00.8
Average goals per game0.81.8
Min. 1 goal50%100%
Min. 2 goals25%50%
Min. 3 goals0%25%
Clean sheets100%50%
Games without a goal50%50%
Goal difference+3+1
1st half (Last 5): 50% leading - 50% drawing - 0% trailing - BTTS HT (last 5) 0%
2nd half (Last 5): 50% won - 0% drawing - 50% lost

Goals by minute

The parts of a game in which this team scores and allows the most goals.

Carrick Rangers
ScoredConceded
1
0
0-15
0
0
16-30
2
0
31-45
0
2
46-60
3
0
61-75
1
1
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (3 goals). Allows the most goals in minutes 46-60 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Advanced stats

Shots, finishing, possession and expected goals (xG).

Attacking profile

Style: Efficient finishing
32%
Shot accuracy
shots on target
0.13
Chance quality
xG per shot
0.41
Finishing
goals per shot on target

xG per shot around 0.08 means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances.

Key statistical indicators

A combined view of xG, efficiency, form and patterns from completed games.

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.80
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.20
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-1.1 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.07
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.13
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
141%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
60%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
0.00
Lead holding
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 75%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
150%
Defense after halftime
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.8
Late goals
14% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
14%

* All indicators are calculated only from season statistics. They are not NoFluffPicks model predictions.

Squad

Players with verified appearances in this competition season.

Form across the last 5, 6 and 10 matches

Compare the team's latest matches across all competitions. The 5-match window reacts fastest to change, while 10 matches show the broader trend.

Recent games

Upcoming games

Round 5
Linfield
Carrick Rangers
Round 6
Carrick Rangers
Cliftonville
Round 7
Ballymena United
Carrick Rangers
Round 8
Carrick Rangers
Larne
Round 9
Glentoran
Carrick Rangers
Round 10
Carrick Rangers
Crusaders
Round 11
Dungannon Swifts
Carrick Rangers
Round 12
Carrick Rangers
Linfield
Round 13
Carrick Rangers
Limavady United
Round 14
Cliftonville
Carrick Rangers

FAQ

What is Carrick Rangers's recent form?

Carrick Rangers has 3 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss over the last five games. The team averages 2.25 points per game this season.

Where is Carrick Rangers in the NIFL Premiership standings?

Carrick Rangers is No. 2 with 9 points.

How many goals does Carrick Rangers score per game?

Carrick Rangers scores 1.75 goals per game and allows 0.75. These averages show the team's attacking and defensive record this season.

How often do Carrick Rangers's games have BTTS or Over 2.5 goals?

Both teams score in 25% of Carrick Rangers's games, while 50% finish with at least three goals. Carrick Rangers keeps a clean sheet in 50% of games.

Who does Carrick Rangers play next?

Carrick Rangers's next game is Linfield vs. Carrick Rangers on September 5, 2026. Pre-game stats and the full schedule are further down this page.

Where can I find Carrick Rangers stats and betting picks?

This page covers Carrick Rangers's form, home and away records, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. Betting picks and full analysis for upcoming games are available in the NoFluffPicks app.