Our Glenavon vs Carrick Rangers Prediction: 1-1
Glenavon vs Carrick Rangers in the Northern Ireland Premier is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday October 18, 2025. We anticipate a balanced game ending in a 1-1 draw, and given both teams’ scoring form, BTTS looks like a safe bet.
This Glenavon vs Carrick Rangers prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Glenavon's Last Match – Portadown vs Glenavon
After suffering a 1-3 Northern Ireland Premier loss to Portadown, Glenavon must win to get back on track. In that match, Glenavon recorded 46% possession and 4 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Portadown | 54% | 0 (5) | - | 74 |
 Glenavon | 46% | 0 (4) | - | 56 |
Carrick Rangers's Last Match – Carrick Rangers vs Ballymena Utd
Carrick Rangers will be looking to bounce back after a 1-2 Northern Ireland Premier defeat against Ballymena Utd on October 4.
Glenavon vs Carrick Rangers Stats
Key Stats
| Glenavon | Carrick Rangers | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.44 | Attacking Strength | 0.98 |
| 1.06 | Defence Strength | 1.31 |
| 0 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 0/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 0.3 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Glenavon are averaging 0.3 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per match, while Carrick Rangers average 1.4 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.
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