Cliftonville FC vs Carrick Rangers prediction & analysis
64%
Footrivo pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.57 · bookmaker 1.44 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.44Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultCliftonville FC to win ✓43% · @2.05
Double chanceEither team to win ✓79% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓64% · @1.44
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓78% · fair 1.29
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 11.42
Cliftonville FC vs Carrick Rangers preview and prediction
The match
Cliftonville FC host Carrick Rangers in the Premiership on Saturday 31 October, with kick-off at 16:00 (WAT) at Solitude. Cliftonville FC are 5th with 21 points from 15 games (in the top half), while Carrick Rangers sit 6th on 19 points (in the top half). Only 2 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Cliftonville FC's last 5: WWLLL Most recently they beat Dungannon Swifts 3–1 away. They average 1.0 scored and 1.0 conceded.
Carrick Rangers's last 5: DWDWW Most recently they drew with Limavady United 1–1 at home. They are scoring freely – 2.3 goals a game.
Carrick Rangers arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.8 points a game against 1.0.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 12 September 2026, finished Carrick Rangers 1–3 Cliftonville FC.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.9 goals: 1.5 for Cliftonville FC and 1.4 for Carrick Rangers. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 54%, both teams to score at 64%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Cliftonville FC 43%, draw 21%, Carrick Rangers 36%.
Both teams to score: yes (64%) at 1.44.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 64% chance at odds of 1.44. Predicted score: Cliftonville FC 1–1 Carrick Rangers. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Cliftonville FC43%fair 2.35 · @2.05
Draw21%fair 4.75 · @3.80
Carrick Rangers36%fair 2.75 · @2.90
2.85Expected goals
1.49Cliftonville FC xG
1.36Carrick Rangers xG
64%Both score
54%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
2–19%
1–09%
1–28%
0–18%
2–06%
From our goals model: Cliftonville FC 1.5 – 1.4 Carrick Rangers expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Cliftonville FC vs Carrick Rangers?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 64% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.44.
Who will win Cliftonville FC vs Carrick Rangers?
On our numbers Cliftonville FC have a 43% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Carrick Rangers 36%.
How many goals will there be in Cliftonville FC vs Carrick Rangers?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 54% likely and both teams score 64% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Cliftonville FC vs Carrick Rangers?
Our predicted score is Cliftonville FC 1–1 Carrick Rangers, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Cliftonville FC vs Carrick Rangers?
Cliftonville FC vs Carrick Rangers (Premiership) kicks off on Saturday 31 October 2026 at 16:00 (West Africa Time) at Solitude.
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.
