Premiership · Northern-Ireland · Seaview
Carrick Rangers
Crusaders FC
Carrick Rangers vs Crusaders FC prediction & analysis
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.51 · bookmaker 1.49
Value bet: Carrick Rangers to win @ 4.20 – our chance 54% vs 24% implied by the price (edge +127%). Bigger price, more risk.
Quick tips for this match
Win chances
Most likely scores
From our goals model: Carrick Rangers 2.0 – 1.3 Crusaders FC expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our analysis
Carrick Rangers hold the edge on home soil with a 54% chance of winning, against 28% for Crusaders FC.
Carrick Rangers have taken 9 points from their last 6 matches (2W 3D 1L), scoring 1.8 and conceding 2.0 per game. Crusaders FC have 4 points from their last 6 (1W 1D 4L), averaging 1.2 scored and 2.3 conceded. Carrick Rangers come into this in clearly the better form.
We expect around 3.3 goals (2.0 for Carrick Rangers, 1.3 for Crusaders FC). That points to an open game – over 2.5 goals is 64% likely and both teams score 66% of the time on this projection. Recent matches involving both teams have mostly gone over 2.5. Most likely scores: 1–1 (10%), 2–1 (9%), 1–0 (7%).
In their last 1 meeting, Carrick Rangers have won 1, Crusaders FC have won 0 and 0 ended level, with an average of 4.0 goals per game.
Our pick is Both teams to score at a 66% chance – the bookmaker price of 1.49 is close to our fair price of 1.51. For a bigger price, Carrick Rangers to win at 4.20 is our value angle (54% on our numbers).
Every market, with fair odds
| Market | Most likely | Chance | Fair odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match result | Carrick Rangers to win | 54% | 1.85 | 4.20 ▲ |
| Double chance | Either team to win | 82% | 1.22 | – |
| Both teams to score | Both teams to score | 66% | 1.51 | 1.49 |
| Over/under 1.5 goals | Over 1.5 goals | 83% | 1.20 | 1.10 |
| Over/under 2.5 goals | Over 2.5 goals | 64% | 1.56 | 1.42 |
| Over/under 3.5 goals | Under 3.5 goals | 57% | 1.75 | 1.62 |
| Half-time result | Carrick Rangers ahead at half-time | 40% | 2.52 | – |
| Half-time / full-time | HT Carrick Rangers / FT Carrick Rangers | 33% | 3.07 | – |
| Correct score | Correct score 2–1 | 9% | 10.53 | – |
Form
Carrick Rangers – last 6
| 7 Nov | vs Glentoran | 0–0 | D |
| 31 Oct | @ Cliftonville FC | 1–7 | L |
| 24 Oct | vs Limavady United | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Oct | vs Newry City AFC | 3–0 | W |
| 17 Oct | vs Linfield | 2–2 | D |
| 10 Oct | @ Dungannon Swifts | 4–2 | W |
Crusaders FC – last 6
| 7 Nov | @ Bangor | 0–1 | L |
| 31 Oct | @ Limavady United | 4–1 | W |
| 24 Oct | vs Coleraine FC | 0–5 | L |
| 21 Oct | @ Warrenpoint Town | 2–2 | D |
| 17 Oct | @ Ballymena United | 1–2 | L |
| 10 Oct | vs Larne | 0–3 | L |
Head to head
| 3 Oct 2026 | Carrick Rangers v Crusaders FC | 4–0 |
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Ballymena United
Linfield
O1.5Over 1.5 goals
75%@1.20
Coleraine FC
Portadown
U3.5Under 3.5 goals
58%@1.69
Glentoran
Bangor
U3.5Under 3.5 goals
67%@1.48
Larne
Dungannon Swifts
1Larne to win
68%@1.44
Limavady United
Cliftonville FC
U3.5Under 3.5 goals
63%@1.47
Frequently asked questions
What is the prediction for Carrick Rangers vs Crusaders FC?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 66% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.49.
Who will win Carrick Rangers vs Crusaders FC?
On our numbers Carrick Rangers have a 54% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Crusaders FC 28%.
How many goals will there be in Carrick Rangers vs Crusaders FC?
We expect about 3.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 64% likely and both teams score 66% of the time on our projection.
When is Carrick Rangers vs Crusaders FC?
Carrick Rangers vs Crusaders FC (Premiership) kicks off on Friday 13 November 2026 at 20:45 (West Africa Time) at Seaview.
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.