Carrick Rangers vs Glentoran prediction

Carrick Rangers have won five, drawn three and lost six of their 14 Premiership games so far, scoring 23 and letting in 27. That has them 6th on 18 points.

Their last six in all competitions read three wins, two draws and one defeat, at 2.5 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per game. Last time out they lost 7-1 to Cliftonville FC away; before that came a 1-1 draw at home to Limavady United and a 3-0 win at home to Newry City AFC.

They have scored in each of their last six. Two clean sheets in that spell. At home they've won two of four recently (10 scored, 3 conceded).

So far in the Premiership, Glentoran have won six, drawn three and lost four of 13, with 17 goals scored and 11 conceded, good for 4th place and 21 points.

Over the last six matches it has been four wins, two draws and no defeats, averaging 1.3 goals for and 0.3 against. Last time out they drew 1-1 with Coleraine FC; before that came a 1-0 win at home to Limavady United and a goalless draw away at Portadown.

Glentoran are unbeaten in six. Four clean sheets in that spell. On the road they've won one of three recently (3 scored, 2 conceded).

There isn't much between Carrick Rangers's home form and Glentoran's away form. Three points separate the two sides in the table. Glentoran also have the better goal difference over recent weeks.

We make Glentoran clear favourites at 55%, with Carrick Rangers on 23% and the draw at 23%.

On goals, it expects around 3.0 in the game: 1.1 for Carrick Rangers and 1.9 for Glentoran. Over 2.5 goals is 56% and both teams scoring 53%. When they last met, on 26 Sept 2026, Glentoran won 2-0.