Sport Picks
Limavady vs Carrick Rangers
Northern Ireland
NIFL Premiership Limavady Showgrounds, Limavady 
Match Events
10'
10'
Sub
Lecky A. In: O'Conchubhair D.
Out: Lecky A.
38'
38'
Heatley P.
42'
42'
Steele A.
AI Match Summary
The NIFL Premiership game between Limavady and Carrick Rangers finished 1-2, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Carrick Rangers.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
77%
15%
8%
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Limavady
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
77%
/ Very High Confidence
- Carrick Rangers's 2 goals per match outpaces what Limavady have produced (1.29).
- 77% — that's where the model lands on Limavady taking it.
- 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 Carrick Rangers have taken 4 of them.
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 70%
Over 4.5 Goals 32%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 71%
Limavady Clean Sheet 12%
Carrick Rangers Clean Sheet 15%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Limavady | Carrick Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 28 | 29 |
| Wins | 14 | 14 |
| Draws | 4 | 4 |
| Losses | 10 | 11 |
| Goals Scored | 1.29 | 2 |
| Goals Conceded | 0.89 | 1.59 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.00 | 1.75 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Aug 15, 2026 NIFL Premiership
Limavady vs Carrick Rangers
1:2
Jul 16, 2022 Club Friendly
Limavady vs Carrick Rangers
0:1
Dec 26, 2018 NIFL Championship
Carrick Rangers vs Limavady
3:1
Aug 31, 2018 NIFL Championship
Limavady vs Carrick Rangers
2:1
Feb 22, 2014 NIFL Championship
Carrick Rangers vs Limavady
1:0
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Limavady Compare
Top Goalscorer Gaston A.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 0.77
Avg xA / game 0.5
Carrick Rangers Compare
Top Goalscorer Heatley P.
1 Goals Assists Leader Steele A.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.59
Avg xA / game 0.97
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Limavady 83 / 100
Carrick Rangers 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
Limavady Carrick Rangers
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Limavady Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 5:3
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 let in goals in 79% of their last 29 matches.
Games between these two average 2.40 goals.
Limavady went unbeaten in 3 of their last 5 games.
Carrick Rangers lost 4 of their last 5 games.
Scoring Trends
Limavady VS Carrick Rangers
0.88 Goals Scored 2.13
1.38 Goals Conceded 1.13
75% Over 1.5 75%
38% Over 2.5 50%
13% Over 3.5 38%
Recent Form & Match History
Limavady
(Home) 26 Sept
Limavady
1 : 0 Cliftonville
19 Sept
Coleraine
1 : 0 Limavady
15 Sept
Limavady
3 : 1 Bangor FC
12 Sept
Crusaders
1 : 2 Limavady
05 Sept
Limavady
0 : 2 Dungannon
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26 Sept
Limavady
1 : 0 Cliftonville
15 Sept
Limavady
3 : 1 Bangor FC
05 Sept
Limavady
0 : 2 Dungannon
29 Aug
Limavady
0 : 2 Linfield
15 Aug
Limavady
1 : 2 Carrick Rangers
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Carrick Rangers
(Away) 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
05 Sept
Linfield
1 : 0 Carrick Rangers
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26 Sept
Glentoran
2 : 0 Carrick Rangers
15 Sept
Ballymena
1 : 1 Carrick Rangers
05 Sept
Linfield
1 : 0 Carrick Rangers
29 Aug
Bangor FC
0 : 4 Carrick Rangers
15 Aug
Limavady
1 : 2 Carrick Rangers
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League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coleraine | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 19:8 | 22 |
| 2 | Linfield | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 12:6 | 22 |
| 3 | Larne | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 12:3 | 16 |
| 4 | Crusaders | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 15:14 | 15 |
| 5 | Glentoran | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 13:10 | 13 |
| 6 | Dungannon | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 9:8 | 13 |
| 7 | Cliftonville | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 12:11 | 12 |
| 8 | Carrick Rangers | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 11:15 | 10 |
| 9 | Ballymena | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 12:11 | 9 |
| 10 | Limavady | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 7:11 | 9 |
| 11 | Bangor FC | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 8:19 | 5 |
| 12 | Portadown | 9 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 5:19 | 1 |
Promotion - NIFL Premiership (Championship Group)
Relegation - NIFL Premiership (Relegation Group)
