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Carrick Rangers vs Belfast Celtic - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions
Northern Ireland
Irish Cup 2020/2021 Loughview Leisure Arena, Carrickfergus 
Match Events
4'
4'
Smith M.
72'
72'
Loughran C.
(Penalty)
86'
86'
Forsythe K.
AI Match Summary
This match ends 3-0, with Carrick Rangers advancing. Cup football at its most decisive.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
49%
15%
36%
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Carrick Rangers
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
49%
/ Medium Confidence
- Carrick Rangers carry the better recent record into this one.
- Carrick Rangers are the model's pick here, at 90%.
- Carrick Rangers have the better recent form, but knockout football is a different beast — one bad day ends the campaign.
- Historical meetings favor Carrick Rangers, who have won 1 of the last 2 encounters.
- High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 25%
Over 4.5 Goals 11%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 72.2%
Carrick Rangers Clean Sheet 17%
Belfast Celtic Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Carrick Rangers | Belfast Celtic |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 31 | 10 |
| Wins | 16 | 5 |
| Draws | 4 | 0 |
| Losses | 11 | 5 |
| Goals Scored | 2.06 | 1.7 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.45 | 1.8 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.73 | 1.38 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Aug 3, 2021 Club Friendly
Belfast Celtic vs Carrick Rangers
1:2
Apr 27, 2021 Irish Cup
Carrick Rangers vs Belfast Celtic
3:0
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Carrick Rangers Compare
Top Goalscorer Smith M.
1 Goals Assists Leader Forsythe K.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.33
Avg xA / game 0.86
Belfast Celtic Compare
Avg xG / game 1.25
Avg xA / game 0.77
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Carrick Rangers 84 / 100
Belfast Celtic 10 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).
Attack & Defence Capability Index
Carrick Rangers Belfast Celtic
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Carrick Rangers Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Carrick Rangers found the back of the net in 84% of recent matches (31 games).
Belfast Celtic has conceded goals in 80% of their last 10 outings.
Games between these two average 3.00 goals.
Belfast Celtic's recent record shows 4 losses from the last 5 matches.
Scoring Trends
Carrick Rangers VS -
2.25 Goals Scored 0
1.75 Goals Conceded 0
88% Over 1.5 0%
88% Over 2.5 0%
50% Over 3.5 0%
Recent Form & Match History
Carrick Rangers
(Home) 03 Oct
Carrick Rangers
4 : 0 Crusaders
26 Sept
Glentoran
2 : 0 Carrick Rangers
19 Sept
Carrick Rangers
2 : 5 Larne
15 Sept
Ballymena
1 : 1 Carrick Rangers
12 Sept
Carrick Rangers
1 : 3 Cliftonville
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03 Oct
Carrick Rangers
4 : 0 Crusaders
19 Sept
Carrick Rangers
2 : 5 Larne
12 Sept
Carrick Rangers
1 : 3 Cliftonville
22 Aug
Carrick Rangers
0 : 2 Coleraine
08 Aug
Carrick Rangers
1 : 0 Portadown
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Belfast Celtic
(Away) 14 Jan
Moyola
1 : 0 Belfast Celtic
23 Nov
Portstewart
0 : 1 Belfast Celtic
03 Aug
Belfast Celtic
1 : 2 Carrick Rangers
20 Jul
Ballyclare
1 : 0 Belfast Celtic
27 Apr
Carrick Rangers
3 : 0 Belfast Celtic
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14 Jan
Moyola
1 : 0 Belfast Celtic
23 Nov
Portstewart
0 : 1 Belfast Celtic
20 Jul
Ballyclare
1 : 0 Belfast Celtic
27 Apr
Carrick Rangers
3 : 0 Belfast Celtic
04 Jan
Larne
8 : 0 Belfast Celtic
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Tournament Bracket & Draw
1/16-finals
Larne -
Newry City -
Ards -
Dollingstown -
Carrick Rangers 3
Belfast Celtic 0
Queens University -
Bangor FC -
Glentoran -
Dundela -
Cliftonville 5
Portstewart 1
Knockbreda 2
Newington FC 1
Coleraine 0
Crusaders 1
Ballymena 4
Portadown 1
Institute -
PSNI -
Ballinamallard 2
Dergview 3
Harland & Wolff -
St. James' Swifts -
Loughgall 2
Banbridge 1
Warrenpoint 2
Ballyclare 1
Linfield 2
Annagh 0
Glenavon 1
Dungannon 2
1/8-finals
Larne 8
Dollingstown 1
Carrick Rangers 3
Bangor FC 2
Glentoran 1
Cliftonville 0
Knockbreda 0
Crusaders 5
Ballymena 5
PSNI 0
Dergview 2
St. James' Swifts 0
Loughgall 1
Warrenpoint 0
Linfield 5
Dungannon 2
Quarter-finals
Larne 2
Carrick Rangers 1
Glentoran 0
Crusaders 1
Ballymena 5
Dergview 0
Loughgall 1
Linfield 3
Semi-finals
Larne 2
Crusaders 1
Ballymena 0
Linfield 3
Final
Larne 1
Linfield 2
