Dungannon Swifts vs Carrick Rangers prediction & analysis
62%
Footrivo pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.61 · bookmaker 1.50 · Won ✓
5/10Rating
1.50Odds
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Value bet: Carrick Rangers to win @ 2.80 – our chance 38% vs 36% implied by the price (edge +7%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Quick tips for this match
ResultDungannon Swifts to win ✗39% · @2.30
Double chanceEither team to win ✓77% · @1.30
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓62% · @1.50
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✗74% · fair 1.35
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗10% · fair 10.16
Dungannon Swifts vs Carrick Rangers preview and prediction
The match
Dungannon Swifts host Carrick Rangers in the Premiership on Saturday 10 October, with kick-off at 15:00 (WAT) at Stangmore Park. Dungannon Swifts are 7th with 18 points from 14 games (in the bottom half), while Carrick Rangers sit 6th on 19 points (in the top half). Only 1 point separates the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Dungannon Swifts's last 5: LDLLW Most recently they lost to Glentoran 0–2 away. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game.
Carrick Rangers's last 5: WLLDL Most recently they beat Crusaders FC 4–0 at home. On the road they have won 0 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.3 scored and 2.0 conceded.
Dungannon Swifts arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.2 points a game against 0.7.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 6 May 2026, finished Dungannon Swifts 3–1 Carrick Rangers.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.6 goals: 1.3 for Dungannon Swifts and 1.3 for Carrick Rangers. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 48%, both teams to score at 62%.
Value angle: Carrick Rangers to win at 2.80 – 38% on our numbers against 36% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 62% chance at odds of 1.50. Predicted score: Dungannon Swifts 1–1 Carrick Rangers. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Dungannon Swifts39%fair 2.56 · @2.30
Draw23%fair 4.38 · @3.40
Carrick Rangers38%fair 2.62 · @2.80
2.58Expected goals
1.30Dungannon Swifts xG
1.28Carrick Rangers xG
62%Both score
48%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–113%
1–010%
0–110%
2–18%
1–28%
0–08%
From our goals model: Dungannon Swifts 1.3 – 1.3 Carrick Rangers expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Dungannon Swifts vs Carrick Rangers?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 62% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.50.
Who will win Dungannon Swifts vs Carrick Rangers?
On our numbers Dungannon Swifts have a 39% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Carrick Rangers 38%.
How many goals will there be in Dungannon Swifts vs Carrick Rangers?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 48% likely and both teams score 62% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Dungannon Swifts vs Carrick Rangers?
Our predicted score is Dungannon Swifts 1–1 Carrick Rangers, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Dungannon Swifts vs Carrick Rangers?
Dungannon Swifts vs Carrick Rangers (Premiership) kicks off on Saturday 10 October 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at Stangmore Park.
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.
