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Carrick Rangers vs Glentoran - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions
Northern Ireland
NIFL Premiership Loughview Leisure Arena, Carrickfergus 
AI Match Summary
Carrick Rangers host Glentoran in the NIFL Premiership. This one's hard to separate. Carrick Rangers have averaged 2.18 scored and 1.43 conceded recently, against Glentoran's 1.69 scored and 1.21 conceded. Past meetings favor Glentoran slightly — 0-3-2 in wins/losses/draws. They last met on Sep 26, 2026, ending 2:0. xG projections (1.25 - 1.63) back Glentoran 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
- Carrick Rangers have won more games recently than Glentoran.
- Model gives Carrick Rangers a 35% chance of winning this.
- This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
- 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
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Carrick Rangers | Glentoran |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 28 | 29 |
| Wins | 14 | 12 |
| Draws | 4 | 7 |
| Losses | 10 | 10 |
| Goals Scored | 2.18 | 1.69 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.43 | 1.21 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.25 | 1.63 |
| 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
Attacking prowess: Carrick Rangers scored in 82% of their last 28 outings.
Defensive concern: Glentoran conceded in 62% of 29 recent games.
Games between these two average 2.40 goals.
Solid form: Carrick Rangers remains unbeaten in 4 of 5 recent matches.
Scoring Trends
Recent Form & Match History
Carrick Rangers
(Home)Glentoran
(Away)League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Linfield | 13 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 20:10 | 32 |
| 2 | Coleraine | 12 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 26:12 | 31 |
| 3 | Glentoran | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 16:10 | 20 |
| 4 | Larne | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 18:8 | 19 |
| 5 | Carrick Rangers | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 21:19 | 17 |
| 6 | Ballymena | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 17:15 | 15 |
| 7 | Crusaders | 12 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 16:23 | 15 |
| 8 | Dungannon | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 11:14 | 14 |
| 9 | Cliftonville | 12 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 13:15 | 12 |
| 10 | Limavady | 11 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 11:17 | 12 |
| 11 | Portadown | 13 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 11:23 | 8 |
| 12 | Bangor FC | 12 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 10:24 | 6 |
