Our Carrick Rangers vs Linfield Prediction: 1-2
Carrick Rangers vs Linfield in the Northern Ireland Premier is scheduled for an 19:45 GMT kick-off on Friday March 20, 2026. A 1-2 win for the visitors is our expected outcome, though BTTS looks like a solid alternative given both teams’ recent scoring form.
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
Carrick Rangers's Last Match – Ballymena Utd vs Carrick Rangers
Carrick Rangers will be looking to bounce back after a 1-2 Northern Ireland Premier defeat against Ballymena Utd on March 14. In that match, Carrick Rangers saw 54% of the ball and 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ballymena Utd | 46% | 0 (3) | - | 45 |
 Carrick Rangers | 54% | 0 (2) | - | 61 |
Linfield's Last Match – Glentoran vs Linfield
Linfield will seek to keep their streak alive after a 1-0 Northern Ireland League Cup victory over Glentoran on March 15. In that match, Linfield recorded 52% possession, firing 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Glentoran | 48% | 0 (2) | - | 91 |
 Linfield | 52% | 0 (4) | - | 72 |
Carrick Rangers vs Linfield Stats
Key Stats
| Carrick Rangers | Linfield | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.15 | Attacking Strength | 0.95 |
| 1.58 | Defence Strength | 0.61 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 2.2 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 7/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 2 | Average Scored | 2.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Carrick Rangers are averaging 2.0 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Linfield average 2.1 scored and 0.7 conceded per game.
Carrick Rangers 20-15
Linfield 21-7
What are the odds for this match?
Carrick Rangers to win: @5.25
Draw: @3.8
Linfield to win: @1.533
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