Carrick Rangers vs Linfield FC: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 20 March

Carrick Rangers

D W D L L

7th place in League

2-0

20/03/2026 15:45

Linfield FC

W W D L W

4th place in League

Northern Ireland Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Carrick Rangers vs Linfield FC on 20 March 2026 (kick-off: 15:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Carrick Rangers vs Linfield FC preview before placing your bet.

Carrick Rangers will face Linfield FC in Northern Ireland Premier League on March 20, 2026 at 15:45.
Carrick Rangers are currently 7th with 43 points after 33 matches.
Linfield FC sit 4th with 62 points from 33 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.50.

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

15:45

2026-03-20

Carrick Rangers vs Linfield FC - Prediction & Odds

Carrick Rangers

Linfield FC

2026-03-20 15:45

STANDINGS UP TO 20/03/2026

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

13/01/2026 15:45

Carrick Rangers

0 - 0

Linfield FC

NIR D1

29/11/2025 11:00

Linfield FC

3 - 1

Carrick Rangers

NIR D1

11/01/2025 11:00

Linfield FC

3 - 0

Carrick Rangers

NIR D1

03/11/2024 08:30

Carrick Rangers

1 - 3

Linfield FC

NIR D1

21/09/2024 10:00

Linfield FC

1 - 0

Carrick Rangers

NIR D1

02/04/2024 14:45

Carrick Rangers

2 - 3

Linfield FC

NIR D1

Carrick Rangers

50%

Draw

17%

Linfield FC

33%

Carrick Rangers Last 6 matches

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

28/02/2026 11:00

Carrick Rangers 1 - 1 Bangor FC

NIR D1

20/02/2026 15:45

Larne FC 2 - 3 Carrick Rangers

NIR D1

14/02/2026 11:00

Carrick Rangers 1 - 1 Coleraine

NIR D1

10/02/2026 15:45

Carrick Rangers 2 - 1 Glenavon Lurgan

NIR D1

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Linfield FC

15/03/2026 11:00

Glentoran FC 0 - 0 Linfield FC

NIR LC

10/03/2026 15:45

Linfield FC 3 - 1 Portadown

NIR D1

01/03/2026 11:00

Cliftonville 2 - 0 Linfield FC

NIR D1

24/02/2026 15:45

Larne FC 1 - 1 Linfield FC

NIR D1

21/02/2026 14:00

Linfield FC 1 - 0 Glentoran FC

NIR D1

17/02/2026 15:45

Dungannon Swifts 1 - 4 Linfield FC

NIR D1

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

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

Linfield FC

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.97

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.69

Scored

Avg. per game

0.62

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.33

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 39 matches

YesNo

23 (59%)16 (41%)

In last 39 matches

NoYes

19 (49%)20 (51%)

Carrick Rangers

Recent matches

Linfield FC

Under /Over

(82%)32 7(18%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(72%)28 11(28%)

Under /Over

(51%)20 19(49%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(26%)10 29(74%)

Under /Over

(44%)17 22(56%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(49%)19 20(51%)

/Yes

(67%)26 13(33%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(41%)16 23(59%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Carrick Rangers

Linfield FC

Shots

Carrick Rangers

Total shots

7.29 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Linfield FC

Total shots

9.03 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Carrick Rangers Pass Linfield FC

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

49%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

53%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Carrick Rangers

Played games

Linfield FC

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.21

Clean sheets

0.41

4.26

166

Corners

247

6.33

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

0.46

GK saves

0.18

Carrick Rangers

DISCIPLINARY

Linfield FC

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.79

1.54

0.13

0.10

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Carrick Rangers vs Linfield FC Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Carrick Rangers vs Linfield FC on 20 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 Linfield FC 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 Linfield FC'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 Linfield FC sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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