Larne FC vs Carrick Rangers: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 20 October

Larne FC

W W W D W

1st place in League

2 - 0

20/10/2023 18:45

Carrick Rangers

D W D L W

8th place in League

Northern Ireland Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Larne FC vs Carrick Rangers on 20 October 2023 (kick-off: 18:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Larne FC vs Carrick Rangers preview before placing your bet.

Larne FC are currently 1st with 80 points after 33 matches.
Carrick Rangers sit 8th with 38 points from 33 matches.
Head-to-head history favors Larne FC, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Carrick Rangers have no wins, 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

STANDINGS UP TO 20/10/2023

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Larne FC	80	33	24	8	1	69	17	52
02 Linfield FC	78	33	25	3	5	76	35	41
03 Cliftonville	70	33	22	4	7	73	30	43
04 Glentoran FC	56	33	16	8	9	68	37	31
05 Crusaders	55	33	16	7	10	55	36	19
06 Coleraine	41	33	11	8	14	41	57	-16
07 Loughgall FC	39	33	11	6	16	50	59	-9
08 Carrick Rangers	38	33	11	5	17	43	65	-22
09 Glenavon Lurgan	34	33	10	4	19	40	60	-20
10 Dungannon Swifts	32	33	8	8	17	52	67	-15
11 Ballymena United	19	33	5	4	24	20	63	-43
12 Newry City	17	33	4	5	24	22	83	-61

Championship Playoffs	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Larne FC	90	5	3	1	1	16	4	12
02 Linfield FC	85	5	1	4	0	6	5	1
03 Cliftonville	75	5	1	2	2	7	13	-6
04 Crusaders	64	5	3	0	2	6	7	-1
05 Glentoran FC	60	5	1	1	3	6	6	0
06 Coleraine	46	5	1	2	2	6	12	-6

Relegation Quarter	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Dungannon Swifts	15	5	5	0	0	12	2	10
02 Carrick Rangers	12	5	4	0	1	11	7	4
03 Ballymena United	9	5	3	0	2	9	7	2
04 Loughgall FC	6	5	2	0	3	10	9	1
05 Glenavon Lurgan	3	5	1	0	4	5	10	-5
06 Newry City	0	5	0	0	5	4	16	-12

Head To Head

22/09/2023 18:45

Larne FC

4 - 1

Carrick Rangers

NIR D1

25/02/2023 15:00

Carrick Rangers

2 - 3

Larne FC

NIR D1

26/12/2022 17:30

Larne FC

0 - 0

Carrick Rangers

NIR D1

23/09/2022 18:45

Carrick Rangers

0 - 1

Larne FC

NIR D1

18/03/2022 19:45

Carrick Rangers

1 - 1

Larne FC

NIR D1

27/12/2021 15:00

Carrick Rangers

1 - 3

Larne FC

NIR D1

Larne FC

67%

Draw

33%

Carrick Rangers

Larne FC Last 6 matches

13/10/2023 18:45

Dungannon Swifts 0 - 0 Larne FC NIR D1

10/10/2023 18:45

Larne FC 3 - 0 Bangor FC NIR SHCUP

06/10/2023 18:45

Larne FC 1 - 1 Crusaders NIR D1

03/10/2023 18:45

Larne FC 9 - 1 Knockbreda NIR LC

30/09/2023 16:30

Glenavon Lurgan 0 - 4 Larne FC NIR D1

26/09/2023 18:45

Loughgall FC 1 - 0 Larne FC NIR D1

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Carrick Rangers

13/10/2023 18:45

Carrick Rangers 1 - 2 Linfield FC NIR D1

10/10/2023 18:45

Carrick Rangers 3 - 1 Dundela NIR SHCUP

07/10/2023 14:00

Loughgall FC 3 - 4 Carrick Rangers NIR D1

03/10/2023 19:00

Carrick Rangers 4 - 1 Moyola Park NIR LC

30/09/2023 14:00

Carrick Rangers 2 - 1 Glentoran FC NIR D1

22/09/2023 18:45

Larne FC 4 - 1 Carrick Rangers NIR D1

Win

67%

Draw

Lost

33%

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

Larne FC

Carrick Rangers

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.16

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.39

Scored

Avg. per game

0.77

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.90

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 38 matches

YesNo

25 (66%)13 (34%)

In last 38 matches

NoYes

21 (54%)18 (46%)

Larne FC

Recent matches

Carrick Rangers

Under /Over

(79%)30 8(21%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(87%)34 5(13%)

Under /Over

(32%)12 26(68%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(44%)17 22(56%)

Under /Over

(42%)16 22(58%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(51%)20 19(49%)

/Yes

(42%)16 22(58%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(59%)23 16(41%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Larne FC

Carrick Rangers

Shots

Larne FC

Total shots

10.35 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Carrick Rangers

Total shots

7.46 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Larne FC Pass Carrick Rangers

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

55%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

43%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Larne FC

Played games

Carrick Rangers

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.53

Clean sheets

0.13

4.03

153

Corners

154

3.95

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.08

1.45

GK saves

2.33

Larne FC

DISCIPLINARY

Carrick Rangers

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.76

100

2.56

0.11

0.23

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Larne FC vs Carrick Rangers Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Larne FC vs Carrick Rangers on 20 October 2023 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.

Larne FC vs Carrick Rangers Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Larne 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 Larne FC and Carrick Rangers sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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