Carrick Rangers vs Crusaders: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 28 March

Carrick Rangers

D W D L L

7th place in League

6-1

28/03/2026 15:00

Crusaders

L L L L L

11th place in League

Northern Ireland Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Carrick Rangers vs Crusaders on 28 March 2026 (kick-off: 15:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Carrick Rangers vs Crusaders preview before placing your bet.

Carrick Rangers are currently 7th with 43 points after 33 matches.
Crusaders sit 11th with 26 points from 33 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Carrick Rangers to win with probability 58%.
Head-to-head history is evenly balanced: Carrick Rangers and Crusaders have each won 2 of the last 6 meetings, while 2 matches ended in draws.

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

15:00

2026-03-28

Carrick Rangers vs Crusaders - Prediction & Odds

Carrick Rangers

Crusaders

2026-03-28 15:00

STANDINGS UP TO 28/03/2026

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

30/12/2025 19:45

Crusaders

2 - 2

Carrick Rangers

NIR D1

08/11/2025 15:00

Carrick Rangers

1 - 2

Crusaders

NIR D1

09/08/2025 14:00

Crusaders

3 - 4

Carrick Rangers

NIR D1

30/12/2024 19:45

Carrick Rangers

0 - 0

Crusaders

NIR D1

16/11/2024 15:00

Carrick Rangers

3 - 0

Crusaders

NIR D1

31/08/2024 14:00

Crusaders

2 - 1

Carrick Rangers

NIR D1

Carrick Rangers

33%

Draw

33%

Crusaders

33%

Carrick Rangers Last 6 matches

20/03/2026 19:45

Carrick Rangers 2 - 0 Linfield FC NIR D1

14/03/2026 15:00

Ballymena United 2 - 1 Carrick Rangers NIR D1

03/03/2026 19:45

Glentoran FC 1 - 0 Carrick Rangers NIR D1

28/02/2026 15:00

Carrick Rangers 1 - 1 Bangor FC NIR D1

20/02/2026 19:45

Larne FC 2 - 3 Carrick Rangers NIR D1

14/02/2026 15:00

Carrick Rangers 1 - 1 Coleraine NIR D1

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Crusaders

21/03/2026 15:00

Portadown 0 - 0 Crusaders NIR D1

14/03/2026 15:00

Crusaders 0 - 3 Glenavon Lurgan NIR D1

10/03/2026 19:45

Crusaders 0 - 1 Cliftonville NIR D1

28/02/2026 15:00

Glentoran FC 5 - 1 Crusaders NIR D1

21/02/2026 15:00

Cliftonville 5 - 2 Crusaders NIR D1

17/02/2026 19:45

Ballymena United 2 - 0 Crusaders NIR D1

Win

Draw

17%

Lost

83%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Northern Ireland Premi...

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Carrick Rangers

Crusaders

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.84

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.89

Scored

Avg. per game

0.63

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.00

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 19 home matches

YesNo

11 (58%)8 (42%)

In last 19 home matches

NoYes

9 (47%)10 (53%)

Carrick Rangers

Recent matches

Crusaders

Under /Over

(79%)15 4(21%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(84%)16 3(16%)

Under /Over

(53%)10 9(47%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(42%)8 11(58%)

Under /Over

(53%)10 9(47%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(42%)8 11(58%)

/Yes

(68%)13 6(32%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(47%)9 10(53%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Carrick Rangers

Crusaders

Shots

Carrick Rangers

Total shots

7.78 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Crusaders

Total shots

7.06 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Carrick Rangers Pass Crusaders

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

51%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

47%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Carrick Rangers

Played games

Crusaders

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.21

Clean sheets

0.11

4.11

Corners

4.95

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

0.42

GK saves

0.32

Carrick Rangers

DISCIPLINARY

Crusaders

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.79

2.26

0.21

0.05

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Carrick Rangers vs Crusaders Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Carrick Rangers vs Crusaders on 28 March 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.

Carrick Rangers vs Crusaders 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 Crusaders'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 Carrick Rangers and Crusaders 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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