Carrick Rangers vs Cliftonville FC prediction & analysis
77%
Footrivo pick
Either team to win
Strong pick · fair odds 1.29 · Won ✓
8/10Rating
–Odds
2
Value bet: Cliftonville FC to win @ 3.10 – our chance 38% vs 32% implied by the price (edge +18%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Quick tips for this match
ResultCarrick Rangers to win ✗39% · @2.10
Double chanceEither team to win ✓77% · fair 1.29
Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✗53% · fair 1.88
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✗78% · fair 1.28
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗11% · fair 9.10
Carrick Rangers vs Cliftonville FC preview and prediction
The match
Cliftonville FC travel to Loughview Leisure Arena in the Premiership on Saturday 12 September (15:00 WAT) to face Carrick Rangers. Carrick Rangers are 6th with 19 points from 15 games (in the top half), while Cliftonville FC sit 5th on 21 points (in the top half). Only 2 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Carrick Rangers's last 5: LWLWW Most recently they lost to Linfield 0–1 away. At home they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.3 scored and 2.0 conceded.
Cliftonville FC's last 5: WLLWW Most recently they beat Portadown 3–1 at home. They average 1.5 scored and 1.2 conceded.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.4 goals: 1.2 for Carrick Rangers and 1.2 for Cliftonville FC. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 43%, both teams to score at 47%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Carrick Rangers 39%, draw 23%, Cliftonville FC 38%.
Value angle: Cliftonville FC to win at 3.10 – 38% on our numbers against 32% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Either team to win – a 77% chance. Predicted score: Carrick Rangers 1–0 Cliftonville FC. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Carrick Rangers39%fair 2.55 · @2.10
Draw23%fair 4.43 · @3.50
Cliftonville FC38%fair 2.62 · @3.10
2.40Expected goals
1.21Carrick Rangers xG
1.19Cliftonville FC xG
47%Both score
43%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–113%
1–011%
0–111%
0–09%
2–18%
1–28%
From our goals model: Carrick Rangers 1.2 – 1.2 Cliftonville FC 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
Carrick Rangers to win✗
39%
2.55
2.10
Double chance
Either team to win✓
77%
1.29
–
Both teams to score
Not both teams to score✗
53%
1.88
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
69%
1.45
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
57%
1.76
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
78%
1.28
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
45%
2.21
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Carrick Rangers / FT Carrick Rangers✗
21%
4.79
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
11%
9.10
–
Form
Carrick Rangers – last 6
LWLWWL
5 Sep
@ Linfield
0–1
L
29 Aug
@ Bangor
4–0
W
22 Aug
vs Coleraine FC
0–2
L
15 Aug
@ Limavady United
2–1
W
8 Aug
vs Portadown
1–0
W
1 Aug
vs Ballyclare Comrades
1–8
L
1.3Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
33%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Cliftonville FC – last 6
WLLWWL
5 Sep
vs Portadown
3–1
W
29 Aug
vs Dungannon Swifts
0–2
L
21 Aug
@ Linfield
0–1
L
15 Aug
@ Bangor
3–0
W
7 Aug
vs Crusaders FC
2–1
W
25 Jul
vs Alvechurch
1–2
L
1.5Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Carrick Rangers and Cliftonville FC.
What is the prediction for Carrick Rangers vs Cliftonville FC?
Our pick is Either team to win with a 77% chance.
Who will win Carrick Rangers vs Cliftonville FC?
On our numbers Carrick Rangers have a 39% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Cliftonville FC 38%.
How many goals will there be in Carrick Rangers vs Cliftonville FC?
We expect about 2.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 43% likely and both teams score 47% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Carrick Rangers vs Cliftonville FC?
Our predicted score is Carrick Rangers 1–0 Cliftonville FC, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.4 goals in total.
When is Carrick Rangers vs Cliftonville FC?
Carrick Rangers vs Cliftonville FC (Premiership) kicks off on Saturday 12 September 2026 at 15:00 (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.
