Carrick Rangers vs Coleraine: match statistics
Carrick Rangers vs Coleraine: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Carrick Rangers played Coleraine in NIFL Premiership (Northern Ireland). The match was played on 22 August 2026. Venue: Belfast Loughshore Hotel Arena. Final score: 0:2.
Current form
Carrick Rangers: 2-0-0, 3.00 points/match. Coleraine: 1-1-0, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Carrick Rangers scores 1.50 and concedes 0.50 goals per match. Coleraine scores 1.50 and concedes 0.50. League average: 2.23 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Carrick Rangers 50%, Coleraine 50%. Over 2.5: Carrick Rangers 50%, Coleraine 50%. League level: BTTS 38%, Over 2.5 54%.
xG, shots and style
Coleraine has higher xG: 2.03 vs 1.88. Carrick Rangers: 13.5 shots per match, Coleraine: 14.5.
Match halves
Carrick Rangers: half-time lead 50%, second-half goals 0.50. Coleraine: half-time lead 50%, second-half goals 1.00.
Goals by minute
Carrick Rangers: 31-45+ (2 goals). Coleraine: 31-45+ (1 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
NIFL Premiership: 2.23 goals per match, BTTS 38%, Over 2.5 54%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 3 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-2. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 100%.
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
Carrick Rangers are unbeaten in the league after two rounds, and have won 4 of their last five matches, scoring 10 goals and conceding 6. At home, the hosts have won 100% of their matches so far without conceding, while their average xG stands at 1.88 against just 0.66 xG allowed to opponents. Coleraine also won their only away game to date, averaging 3 goals scored with a high 21% conversion rate and an xG of 2.03, so the visitors possess genuine attacking threat. However, their current form is clearly weaker: they have scored just 3 goals, conceded 9 and won only once in their last five matches. Carrick Rangers’ greater consistency and more solid home defensive record marginally favour a home win, although Coleraine’s open approach away from home increases the likelihood of a closely contested match.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The BTTS - No pick is marginally stronger, mainly due to Coleraine’s limited finishing in their current form: the team has averaged just 0.6 goals over their last 5 matches, with both teams scoring in only 20% of those games. Carrick Rangers have looked significantly better in attack, averaging 2.0 goals across their last five appearances, with an xG of 1.43, so a home goal is likely. Carrick’s defence conceded an average of 1.2 goals and 1.31 xG during this period, but the visitors’ weaker scoring output reduces their chances of converting these opportunities. Coleraine’s season-long data is more attacking, with an average of 3.0 goals and an xG of 2.03, but their current run and just 3 goals scored in their last 5 matches clearly support a scenario in which at least one team fails to score.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Carrick Rangers have averaged 2.0 goals scored and 1.2 conceded over their last five matches, while Coleraine have scored 0.6 goals and allowed opponents 1.8 during the same period. The hosts have created chances worth an average of 1.43 xG, while Coleraine’s defense has allowed opponents 1.43 xG, clearly supporting at least two goals in the match. The open-game trend is also reflected in the results: the 2.5-goal line was exceeded in 80% of Carrick’s last five matches and in 60% of Coleraine’s games, compared with a league average of 64%. A projected total of 2.70 goals provides the greatest edge for Over 1.5 goals, as even with limited away-team finishing, the hosts’ attack should significantly boost the overall goal tally.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Carrick Rangers are in clearly better current form: they have won 4 of their last 5 matches, scoring an average of 2.0 goals, while Coleraine have won just 1 of their 5 fixtures and averaged only 0.6 goals. At half-time, the hosts were leading in 40% of those matches and drawing in a further 40%, whereas the visitors went into the break trailing in as many as 40% of cases. Coleraine have struggled to start matches, scoring just 0.2 goals before half-time in their last five appearances, compared with 1.0 for Carrick Rangers. The most likely outcome is nevertheless a draw after 45 minutes, followed by the hosts taking the advantage after the break, as Carrick averaged 1.0 goal in second halves while Coleraine conceded 1.0. The X/1 scenario is further supported by the difference in full-time results: the hosts have recorded an 80% win rate in their last five matches, compared with 20% for the visitors.
View first-half and second-half statisticsHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Carrick Rangers | Coleraine | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 26% | 45% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.43 | 0.23 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Carrick Rangers is 50% better for: last-5 form.
3 pts / match - Carrick Rangers · 2 pts / match - Coleraine
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.
Carrick Rangers scores in 100% of matches (2 of 2 matches), while Coleraine keeps a clean sheet in 50% (1 of 2 matches).
Coleraine scores in 50% of matches (1 of 2 matches), while Carrick Rangers keeps a clean sheet in 50% (1 of 2 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Carrick Rangers
Over / Under - Coleraine
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Carrick Rangers - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 50% of matches and wins 100%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Coleraine - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 50% of matches and wins 50%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 1.50 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.5 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 50% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 50% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 50% |
| No goal | 50% | 50% |
| Goal difference | +2 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.5 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| Average goals in match | 0.5 | 1.5 |
| 1 goal | 50% | 50% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 50% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 50% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 50% |
| No goal | 50% | 50% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +1 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (2 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (1 goal). Concedes most in 61-75 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Carrick Rangers
Coleraine
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 | Coleraine | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.00 | 2.23 | ▼ 2.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 50% | 38% | ▲ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 50% | 54% | ▼ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 50% | 35% | ▲ 50% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 50% | 62% | ▼ 50% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 77% | ▼ 50% |
^ 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
Recent meetings (3): Carrick Rangers 0 - 1 - 2 Coleraine. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Carrick Rangers vs Coleraine?
The NIFL Premiership match finished Carrick Rangers 0:2 Coleraine. 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 Coleraine?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Carrick Rangers won 0, Coleraine won 2 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Carrick Rangers vs Coleraine?
Carrick Rangers score 1.50 goals per game on average and Coleraine 1.50. The NIFL Premiership average is 2.23 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Carrick Rangers's matches and 50% of Coleraine's.
What form are Carrick Rangers and Coleraine in?
Over the last 5 games Carrick Rangers have a 2-0-0 record (3.00 points per game) and Coleraine 1-1-0 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Carrick Rangers vs Coleraine?
The statistical background for Carrick Rangers vs Coleraine — 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.