Carrick Rangers vs Crusaders FC prediction & analysis
64%
Footrivo pick
Carrick Rangers to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.56 · bookmaker 1.55 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.55Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultCarrick Rangers to win ✓64% · @1.55
Double chanceCarrick Rangers or draw ✓83% · @1.17
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗59% · @1.62
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓81% · fair 1.24
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–0 ✗10% · fair 9.77
Carrick Rangers vs Crusaders FC preview and prediction
The match
Carrick Rangers host Crusaders FC in the Premiership on Saturday 3 October, with kick-off at 15:00 (WAT) at Loughview Leisure Arena. Carrick Rangers are 6th with 19 points from 15 games (in the top half), while Crusaders FC sit 8th on 18 points (in the bottom half). Only 1 point separates the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Carrick Rangers's last 5: LLDLL Most recently they lost to Glentoran 0–2 away. They average 1.3 scored and 2.0 conceded.
Crusaders FC's last 5: WLWLL Most recently they beat Bangor 2–1 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.5 scored and 1.5 conceded.
Crusaders FC arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.5 points a game against 0.7.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.1 goals: 2.1 for Carrick Rangers and 1.0 for Crusaders FC. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 59% and both teams to score at 59%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Carrick Rangers 64%, draw 19%, Crusaders FC 17%.
Safer route: Carrick Rangers or draw (83%) at 1.17.
Both teams to score: yes (59%) at 1.62.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Carrick Rangers to win – a 64% chance at odds of 1.55. Predicted score: Carrick Rangers 2–0 Crusaders FC. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Carrick Rangers64%fair 1.56 · @1.55
Draw19%fair 5.39 · @4.33
Crusaders FC17%fair 5.72 · @4.60
3.06Expected goals
2.09Carrick Rangers xG
0.97Crusaders FC xG
59%Both score
59%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–010%
2–110%
1–010%
1–110%
3–07%
3–17%
From our goals model: Carrick Rangers 2.1 – 1.0 Crusaders 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✓
64%
1.56
1.55
Double chance
Carrick Rangers or draw✓
83%
1.21
1.17
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
59%
1.70
1.62
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
81%
1.24
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
59%
1.69
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
63%
1.58
–
Half-time result
Carrick Rangers ahead at half-time✓
46%
2.17
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Carrick Rangers / FT Carrick Rangers✓
41%
2.46
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–0✗
10%
9.77
–
Form
Carrick Rangers – last 6
LLDLLW
26 Sep
@ Glentoran
0–2
L
19 Sep
vs Larne
2–5
L
15 Sep
@ Ballymena United
1–1
D
12 Sep
vs Cliftonville FC
1–3
L
5 Sep
@ Linfield
0–1
L
29 Aug
@ Bangor
4–0
W
1.3Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Crusaders FC – last 6
WLWLLW
26 Sep
vs Bangor
2–1
W
19 Sep
@ Linfield
0–1
L
15 Sep
vs Dungannon Swifts
3–0
W
12 Sep
vs Limavady United
1–2
L
5 Sep
@ Coleraine FC
1–4
L
29 Aug
@ Glentoran
2–1
W
1.5Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
67%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Carrick Rangers and Crusaders FC.
What is the prediction for Carrick Rangers vs Crusaders FC?
Our pick is Carrick Rangers to win with a 64% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.55.
Who will win Carrick Rangers vs Crusaders FC?
On our numbers Carrick Rangers have a 64% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Crusaders FC 17%.
How many goals will there be in Carrick Rangers vs Crusaders FC?
We expect about 3.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 59% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Carrick Rangers vs Crusaders FC?
Our predicted score is Carrick Rangers 2–0 Crusaders FC, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.1 goals in total.
When is Carrick Rangers vs Crusaders FC?
Carrick Rangers vs Crusaders FC (Premiership) kicks off on Saturday 3 October 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.
