Our Cliftonville vs Carrick Rangers Prediction: 2-1
Cliftonville vs Carrick Rangers in the Northern Ireland Premier is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 17, 2026. Our correct score prediction favors a 2-1 home triumph, but considering both teams’ ability to find the net, BTTS is also a solid alternative bet.
Our prediction is supported by key performance data, betting odds and match insights — everything you need is right below to make smarter bets.
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Recent Form Insights
Cliftonville's Last Match – Ballymena Utd vs Cliftonville
Cliftonville will aim to turn their fortunes around after a 2-2 Northern Ireland Premier draw with Ballymena Utd on January 13. In that match, Cliftonville saw 59% of the ball and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ballymena Utd | 41% | 0 (3) | - | 38 |
 Cliftonville | 59% | 0 (3) | - | 46 |
Carrick Rangers's Last Match – Carrick Rangers vs Linfield
Carrick Rangers will be determined to find a winning touch after a 0-0 Northern Ireland Premier draw against Linfield on January 13. In that match, Carrick Rangers controlled 50% of possession and managed 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Carrick Rangers | 50% | 0 (2) | - | 46 |
 Linfield | 50% | 0 (1) | - | 52 |
Cliftonville vs Carrick Rangers Stats
Key Stats
| Cliftonville | Carrick Rangers | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.21 | Attacking Strength | 0.82 |
| 0.98 | Defence Strength | 1.07 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 0.7 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 2.2 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Cliftonville are averaging 2.2 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Carrick Rangers average 1.5 scored and 2.4 conceded per game.
Cliftonville 22-13
Carrick Rangers 15-24
What are the odds for this match?
Cliftonville to win: @1.666
Draw: @3.4
Carrick Rangers to win: @4.333