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Carrick Rangers vs Coleraine - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions
Northern Ireland
NIFL Premiership Loughview Leisure Arena, Carrickfergus 
AI Match Summary
Carrick Rangers host Coleraine in the NIFL Premiership. Recent head-to-head results give a strong hint here. Carrick Rangers have averaged 2.14 scored and 1.41 conceded recently, against Coleraine's 2.45 scored and 1.17 conceded. Head-to-head, Carrick Rangers have won 0 to Coleraine's 4, with 1 draws. They last met on Aug 22, 2026, ending 0:2. xG projections (1.75 - 2.06) back Coleraine to edge this. The model's pick is Home (1) to win or Over 2.5 goals.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
- Coleraine carry the better recent record into this one.
- 38% — that's where the model lands on Carrick Rangers taking it.
- Regular NIFL Premiership form gives a decent read on both sides.
- High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
- History favors Coleraine here — 4 wins from the last 5 head-to-heads.
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Carrick Rangers | Coleraine |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 29 | 29 |
| Wins | 14 | 22 |
| Draws | 5 | 3 |
| Losses | 10 | 4 |
| Goals Scored | 2.14 | 2.45 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.41 | 1.17 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.75 | 2.06 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Attack & Defence Capability Index
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Carrick Rangers scored in 83% of their last 29 games.
Historical meetings average 3.20 goals per match.
Carrick Rangers has registered 5 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.
Coleraine let in goals in 66% of their last 29 matches.
Scoring Trends
Recent Form & Match History
Carrick Rangers
(Home)Coleraine
(Away)League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coleraine | 13 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 31:12 | 34 |
| 2 | Linfield | 13 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 20:10 | 32 |
| 3 | Larne | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 21:10 | 23 |
| 4 | Glentoran | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 16:10 | 20 |
| 5 | Carrick Rangers | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 22:20 | 18 |
| 6 | Ballymena | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 17:15 | 15 |
| 7 | Cliftonville | 13 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 16:16 | 15 |
| 8 | Crusaders | 13 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 16:28 | 15 |
| 9 | Dungannon | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 12:17 | 14 |
| 10 | Limavady | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 13:19 | 14 |
| 11 | Portadown | 13 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 11:23 | 8 |
| 12 | Bangor FC | 13 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 11:26 | 6 |
