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Cliftonville vs Carrick Rangers - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions
Northern Ireland
NIFL Premiership Solitude, Belfast 
AI Match Summary
Cliftonville host Carrick Rangers in the NIFL Premiership. Recent head-to-head results give a strong hint here. Recent numbers: Cliftonville at 1.17 goals for, 1.45 against; Carrick Rangers at 2.14 for, 1.46 against. Past meetings favor Cliftonville slightly — 4-1-0 in wins/losses/draws. They last met on Sep 12, 2026, ending 1:3. The numbers (1.31 xG vs 1.44) point toward Carrick Rangers. AI prediction: Away (2) Win — correct score tipped at 1-2.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
- Carrick Rangers carry the better recent record into this one.
- Carrick Rangers are the model's pick here, at 40%.
- 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%).
- These two have met 5 times recently and Cliftonville have taken 4 of them.
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 | Cliftonville | Carrick Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 29 | 28 |
| Wins | 12 | 14 |
| Draws | 1 | 4 |
| Losses | 16 | 10 |
| Goals Scored | 1.17 | 2.14 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.45 | 1.46 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.31 | 1.44 |
| 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
Historical meetings average 3.40 goals per match.
Cliftonville found the back of the net in 69% of recent matches (29 games).
Defensive concern: Carrick Rangers conceded in 75% of 28 recent games.
Away concern: Carrick Rangers has suffered 2 losses in 5 recent matches.
Scoring Trends
Recent Form & Match History
Cliftonville
(Home)Carrick Rangers
(Away)League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coleraine | 11 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 23:10 | 28 |
| 2 | Linfield | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 14:6 | 25 |
| 3 | Larne | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 15:3 | 19 |
| 4 | Glentoran | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 15:10 | 17 |
| 5 | Carrick Rangers | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 19:17 | 16 |
| 6 | Crusaders | 11 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 15:21 | 15 |
| 7 | Dungannon | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 11:14 | 13 |
| 8 | Ballymena | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 15:14 | 12 |
| 9 | Cliftonville | 11 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 12:13 | 12 |
| 10 | Limavady | 10 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 11:16 | 12 |
| 11 | Portadown | 11 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 8:20 | 5 |
| 12 | Bangor FC | 11 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 10:24 | 5 |
