Bangor FC vs Carrick Rangers: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 April

Bangor FC

L D L D L

8th place in League

0-3

18/04/2026 10:00

Carrick Rangers

D W D L L

7th place in League

Northern Ireland Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Bangor FC vs Carrick Rangers on 18 April 2026 (kick-off: 10:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Bangor FC vs Carrick Rangers preview before placing your bet.

Bangor FC will face Carrick Rangers in Northern Ireland Premier League on April 18, 2026 at 10:00.
Bangor FC are currently 8th with 36 points after 33 matches.
Carrick Rangers sit 7th with 43 points from 33 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.84.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

10:00

2026-04-18

Bangor FC vs Carrick Rangers - Prediction & Odds

Bangor FC

Carrick Rangers

2026-04-18 10:00

STANDINGS UP TO 18/04/2026

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Larne FC	73	33	22	7	4	60	22	38
02 Glentoran FC	69	33	21	6	6	63	30	33
03 Coleraine	65	33	20	5	8	62	31	31
04 Linfield FC	62	33	18	8	7	56	24	32
05 Cliftonville	47	33	13	8	12	49	48	1
06 Dungannon Swifts	46	33	15	1	17	40	58	-18
07 Carrick Rangers	43	33	12	7	14	49	51	-2
08 Bangor FC	36	33	10	6	17	38	57	-19
09 Portadown	36	33	11	3	19	36	57	-21
10 Ballymena United	34	33	9	7	17	39	50	-11
11 Crusaders	26	33	7	5	21	38	72	-34
12 Glenavon Lurgan	25	33	8	1	24	33	63	-30

Champion Additional	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Larne FC	83	5	3	1	1	13	4	9
02 Coleraine	80	5	5	0	0	21	6	15
03 Glentoran FC	77	5	2	2	1	10	8	2
04 Linfield FC	66	5	1	1	3	5	9	-4
05 Cliftonville	53	5	2	0	3	6	11	-5
06 Dungannon Swifts	46	5	0	0	5	2	19	-17

Playoffs	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Carrick Rangers	53	5	3	1	1	15	7	8
02 Portadown	44	5	2	2	1	8	9	-1
03 Ballymena United	39	5	1	2	2	7	8	-1
04 Bangor FC	39	5	0	3	2	3	8	-5
05 Crusaders	36	5	3	1	1	10	9	1
06 Glenavon Lurgan	28	5	0	3	2	4	6	-2

Head To Head

28/02/2026 11:00

Carrick Rangers

1 - 1

Bangor FC

NIR D1

03/02/2026 15:45

Carrick Rangers

3 - 2

Bangor FC

NIR D1

31/10/2025 15:45

Bangor FC

0 - 1

Carrick Rangers

NIR D1

02/09/2025 14:45

Carrick Rangers

3 - 0

Bangor FC

NIR SHCUP

03/09/2024 14:45

Bangor FC

0 - 4

Carrick Rangers

NIR SHCUP

23/07/2024 14:45

Carrick Rangers

1 - 3

Bangor FC

INT CF

Carrick Rangers

33%

Draw

17%

Bangor FC

50%

Bangor FC Last 6 matches

11/04/2026 10:00

Bangor FC 0 - 0 Glenavon Lurgan

NIR D1

07/04/2026 14:45

Crusaders 1 - 1 Bangor FC

NIR D1

21/03/2026 11:00

Dungannon Swifts 0 - 1 Bangor FC

NIR D1

10/03/2026 15:45

Bangor FC 0 - 4 Glentoran FC

NIR D1

28/02/2026 11:00

Carrick Rangers 1 - 1 Bangor FC

NIR D1

21/02/2026 11:00

Bangor FC 1 - 3 Glenavon Lurgan

NIR D1

Win

17%

Draw

50%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Carrick Rangers

11/04/2026 10:00

Carrick Rangers 2 - 3 Ballymena United

NIR D1

07/04/2026 14:45

Portadown 1 - 1 Carrick Rangers

NIR D1

28/03/2026 11:00

Carrick Rangers 6 - 1 Crusaders

NIR D1

20/03/2026 15:45

Carrick Rangers 2 - 0 Linfield FC

NIR D1

14/03/2026 11:00

Ballymena United 2 - 1 Carrick Rangers

NIR D1

03/03/2026 15:45

Glentoran FC 1 - 0 Carrick Rangers

NIR D1

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Northern Ireland Premi...

Played games

Bangor FC

Carrick Rangers

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.08

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.71

Scored

Avg. per game

1.67

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.56

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 38 matches

YesNo

25 (66%)13 (34%)

In last 38 matches

NoYes

33 (85%)6 (15%)

Bangor FC

Recent matches

Carrick Rangers

Under /Over

(79%)30 8(21%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(82%)32 7(18%)

Under /Over

(45%)17 21(55%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(51%)20 19(49%)

Under /Over

(39%)15 23(61%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(44%)17 22(56%)

/Yes

(55%)21 17(45%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(67%)26 13(33%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Bangor FC

Carrick Rangers

Shots

Bangor FC

Total shots

5.81 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Carrick Rangers

Total shots

7.29 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Bangor FC Pass Carrick Rangers

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

46%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

49%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Bangor FC

Played games

Carrick Rangers

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.16

Clean sheets

0.21

3.16

120

Corners

166

4.26

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

0.24

GK saves

0.46

Bangor FC

DISCIPLINARY

Carrick Rangers

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.87

1.79

0.18

0.13

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Bangor FC vs Carrick Rangers Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Bangor FC vs Carrick Rangers on 18 April 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Northern Ireland Premier League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Bangor FC vs Carrick Rangers Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Bangor FC's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Carrick Rangers's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Northern Ireland Premier League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Northern Ireland Premier League standings and the Northern Ireland Premier League form table to understand exactly where Bangor FC and Carrick Rangers sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our Northern Ireland Premier League predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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