Carrick Rangers vs Linfield preview and prediction
The match
Carrick Rangers host Linfield in the Premiership on Friday 20 March, with kick-off at 20:45 (WAT) at Loughview Leisure Arena. Carrick Rangers are 6th with 19 points from 15 games (in the top half), while Linfield sit 1st on 36 points (top of the table). A gap of 17 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Linfield's last 5: DWLDW Most recently they drew with Glentoran 0–0 away. On the road they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 4. They average 1.6 scored and 1.0 conceded.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.8 goals: 0.9 for Carrick Rangers and 1.8 for Linfield. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 53%, both teams to score at 59%.
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 76% chance at odds of 1.25. Predicted score: Carrick Rangers 1–1 Linfield. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Carrick Rangers20%fair 5.08 · @4.75
Draw20%fair 4.94 · @3.80
Linfield60%fair 1.67 · @1.60
2.77Expected goals
0.93Carrick Rangers xG
1.85Linfield xG
59%Both score
53%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
0–112%
1–111%
0–211%
1–210%
0–37%
0–06%
From our goals model: Carrick Rangers 0.9 – 1.8 Linfield expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Linfield to win✗
60%
1.67
1.60
Double chance
Linfield or draw✗
80%
1.25
1.13
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
59%
1.69
1.75
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
76%
1.32
1.25
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
53%
1.90
1.77
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
69%
1.45
1.36
Half-time result
Linfield ahead at half-time✗
43%
2.35
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Linfield / FT Linfield✗
37%
2.71
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
10%
10.13
–
Form
Carrick Rangers – last 2
LW
3 Mar
@ Glentoran
0–1
L
20 Feb
@ Larne
3–2
W
1.5Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Linfield – last 5
DWLDW
15 Mar
@ Glentoran
0–0
D
10 Mar
vs Portadown
3–1
W
1 Mar
@ Cliftonville FC
0–2
L
24 Feb
@ Larne
1–1
D
17 Feb
@ Dungannon Swifts
4–1
W
1.6Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
60%Both scored
40%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Carrick Rangers and Linfield.
What is the prediction for Carrick Rangers vs Linfield?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 76% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Carrick Rangers vs Linfield?
On our numbers Carrick Rangers have a 20% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Linfield 60%.
How many goals will there be in Carrick Rangers vs Linfield?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 53% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Carrick Rangers vs Linfield?
Our predicted score is Carrick Rangers 1–1 Linfield, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Carrick Rangers vs Linfield?
Carrick Rangers vs Linfield (Premiership) kicks off on Friday 20 March 2026 at 20:45 (West Africa Time) at Loughview Leisure Arena.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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