Carrick Rangers vs Cliftonville: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 20 January

Prediction Match Centre

Carrick Rangers

No standing data

1-1

Cliftonville
Win Probability 39%

20/01/2026 12:45

Cliftonville

No standing data

Northern Ireland shield cup

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Carrick Rangers vs Cliftonville on 20 January 2026 (kick-off: 12:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Carrick Rangers vs Cliftonville preview before placing your bet.

Carrick Rangers will face Cliftonville in Northern Ireland shield cup on January 20, 2026 at 12:45.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 2.30.

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

12:45

2026-01-20

Carrick Rangers vs Cliftonville - Prediction & Odds

Carrick Rangers

Cliftonville

2026-01-20 12:45

STANDINGS UP TO 20/01/2026

The standings compare the rankings (Rank-XH) of Carrick Rangers and Cliftonville in the Northern Ireland shield cup football standings for the 2026 season, updated before kickoff and immediately after the match ends.

Head To Head

17/01/2026 08:00

Cliftonville

1 - 4

Carrick Rangers

NIR D1

25/10/2025 07:00

Carrick Rangers

0 - 1

Cliftonville

NIR D1

06/09/2025 07:00

Carrick Rangers

1 - 2

Cliftonville

NIR D1

01/04/2025 11:45

Carrick Rangers

1 - 3

Cliftonville

NIR D1

22/03/2025 08:00

Cliftonville

3 - 0

Carrick Rangers

NIR D1

12/02/2025 12:45

Cliftonville

3 - 0

Carrick Rangers

NIR D1

Cliftonville

33%

Draw

Carrick Rangers

67%

Carrick Rangers Last 6 matches

17/01/2026 08:00

Cliftonville 1 - 4 Carrick Rangers

NIR D1

13/01/2026 12:45

Carrick Rangers 0 - 0 Linfield FC

NIR D1

10/01/2026 08:00

Carrick Rangers 5 - 1 Queen's University

NIR CUP

03/01/2026 08:00

Carrick Rangers 0 - 7 Glentoran FC

NIR D1

30/12/2025 12:45

Crusaders 2 - 2 Carrick Rangers

NIR D1

26/12/2025 08:00

Carrick Rangers 1 - 2 Larne FC

NIR D1

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Cliftonville

17/01/2026 08:00

Cliftonville 1 - 4 Carrick Rangers

NIR D1

13/01/2026 12:45

Ballymena United 2 - 2 Cliftonville

NIR D1

10/01/2026 08:00

Cliftonville 3 - 0 Dundela

NIR CUP

30/12/2025 12:45

Larne FC 0 - 0 Cliftonville

NIR D1

26/12/2025 08:00

Cliftonville 1 - 2 Crusaders

NIR D1

20/12/2025 08:00

Bangor FC 1 - 1 Cliftonville

NIR D1

Win

17%

Draw

50%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

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Played games

Carrick Rangers

Cliftonville

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.00

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.00

Scored

Avg. per game

1.00

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.00

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

1 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

1 (100%)0 (0%)

Carrick Rangers

Recent matches

Cliftonville

Under /Over

(100%)1 0(0%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(100%)1 0(0%)

Under /Over

(0%)0 1(100%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(0%)0 1(100%)

Under /Over

(0%)0 1(100%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(0%)0 1(100%)

/Yes

(100%)1 0(0%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(100%)1 0(0%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Carrick Rangers

Cliftonville

Shots

Carrick Rangers

Total shots

13.00 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Cliftonville

Total shots

11.00 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Carrick Rangers Pass Cliftonville

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

53%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

47%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Carrick Rangers

Played games

Cliftonville

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.00

Clean sheets

0.00

5.00

Corners

4.00

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

GK saves

0.00

Carrick Rangers

DISCIPLINARY

Cliftonville

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

3.00

3.00

0.00

0.00

17.00

Fouls

14.00

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Carrick Rangers vs Cliftonville Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Carrick Rangers vs Cliftonville on 20 January 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 shield cup 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.

Carrick Rangers vs Cliftonville Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Carrick Rangers's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Cliftonville'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 shield cup 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 shield cup standings and the Northern Ireland shield cup form table to understand exactly where Carrick Rangers and Cliftonville 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 shield cup predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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