Glentoran vs Carrick Rangers prediction & analysis
64%
Footrivo pick
Under 3.5 goals
Good pick · fair odds 1.55 · bookmaker 1.50 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.50Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultGlentoran to win ✓47% · @2.00
Double chanceEither team to win ✓80% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗62% · @1.57
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓79% · @1.17
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 10.89
Glentoran vs Carrick Rangers preview and prediction
The match
Carrick Rangers travel to The BetMcLean Oval in the Premiership on Saturday 26 September (15:00 WAT) to face Glentoran. Glentoran are 4th with 22 points from 14 games (in the top four), while Carrick Rangers sit 6th on 19 points (in the top half). Only 3 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Glentoran's last 5: WLDLL Most recently they beat Cliftonville FC 2–1 away. At home they have won 0 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.3 scored and 1.3 conceded.
Carrick Rangers's last 5: LDLLW Most recently they lost to Larne 2–5 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.3 scored and 2.0 conceded.
Glentoran arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.2 points a game against 0.7.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 3 March 2026, finished Glentoran 1–0 Carrick Rangers.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.9 goals: 1.6 for Glentoran and 1.3 for Carrick Rangers. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 58% likely and both teams score in 62% of our simulations.
Our pre-match pick was Under 3.5 goals – a 64% chance at odds of 1.50. Predicted score: Glentoran 1–1 Carrick Rangers. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Glentoran47%fair 2.14 · @2.00
Draw20%fair 4.94 · @3.50
Carrick Rangers33%fair 3.03 · @3.00
2.93Expected goals
1.62Glentoran xG
1.31Carrick Rangers xG
62%Both score
58%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–111%
2–19%
1–09%
1–27%
2–07%
0–17%
From our goals model: Glentoran 1.6 – 1.3 Carrick Rangers expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Glentoran vs Carrick Rangers?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 64% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.50.
Who will win Glentoran vs Carrick Rangers?
On our numbers Glentoran have a 47% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Carrick Rangers 33%.
How many goals will there be in Glentoran vs Carrick Rangers?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 58% likely and both teams score 62% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Glentoran vs Carrick Rangers?
Our predicted score is Glentoran 1–1 Carrick Rangers, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Glentoran vs Carrick Rangers?
Glentoran vs Carrick Rangers (Premiership) kicks off on Saturday 26 September 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at The BetMcLean Oval.
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.
