Linfield FC vs Carrick Rangers: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 26 August

Linfield FC

D L W W W

2nd place in League

3 - 3

26/08/2023 10:00

Carrick Rangers

D W D L W

8th place in League

Northern Ireland Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Linfield FC vs Carrick Rangers on 26 August 2023 (kick-off: 10:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Linfield FC vs Carrick Rangers preview before placing your bet.

Linfield FC will face Carrick Rangers in Northern Ireland Premier League on August 26, 2023 at 10:00.
Linfield FC are currently 2nd with 78 points after 33 matches.
Carrick Rangers sit 8th with 38 points from 33 matches.

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 26/08/2023

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

18/02/2023 11:00

Linfield FC

2 - 0

Carrick Rangers

NIR D1

03/12/2022 11:00

Linfield FC

3 - 1

Carrick Rangers

NIR D1

28/08/2022 09:00

Carrick Rangers

2 - 1

Linfield FC

NIR D1

04/03/2022 15:45

Carrick Rangers

1 - 2

Linfield FC

NIR D1

30/11/2021 15:45

Linfield FC

2 - 0

Carrick Rangers

NIR D1

09/10/2021 10:00

Linfield FC

4 - 0

Carrick Rangers

NIR D1

Linfield FC

83%

Draw

Carrick Rangers

17%

Linfield FC Last 6 matches

18/08/2023 14:45

Ballymena United 0 - 1 Linfield FC

NIR D1

15/08/2023 14:45

Linfield FC 4 - 2 Glenavon Lurgan

NIR D1

12/08/2023 10:00

Dungannon Swifts 2 - 3 Linfield FC

NIR D1

03/08/2023 11:59

Pogon Szczecin 3 - 2 Linfield FC

UEFA ECL

29/07/2023 09:00

Bangor FC 2 - 1 Linfield FC

INT CF

27/07/2023 14:45

Linfield FC 2 - 5 Pogon Szczecin

UEFA ECL

Win

50%

Draw

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Carrick Rangers

15/08/2023 14:45

Carrick Rangers 2 - 0 Coleraine

NIR D1

12/08/2023 10:00

Carrick Rangers 0 - 2 Newry City

NIR D1

05/08/2023 07:00

Banbridge Town 0 - 4 Carrick Rangers

INT CF

29/07/2023 09:00

Ballyclare Comrades 0 - 3 Carrick Rangers

INT CF

25/07/2023 14:45

Dundela 0 - 3 Carrick Rangers

INT CF

24/07/2023 14:45

Carrick Rangers 2 - 2 Warrenpoint Town

INT CF

Win

67%

Draw

17%

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

Linfield FC

Carrick Rangers

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.29

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.58

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

27 (71%)11 (29%)

In last 38 matches

NoYes

21 (54%)18 (46%)

Linfield FC

Recent matches

Carrick Rangers

Under /Over

(87%)33 5(13%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(87%)34 5(13%)

Under /Over

(42%)16 22(58%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(44%)17 22(56%)

Under /Over

(61%)23 15(39%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(51%)20 19(49%)

/Yes

(53%)20 18(47%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(59%)23 16(41%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Linfield FC

Carrick Rangers

Shots

Linfield FC

Total shots

10.89 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Carrick Rangers

Total shots

7.46 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Linfield FC Pass Carrick Rangers

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

56%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

43%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Linfield FC

Played games

Carrick Rangers

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.39

Clean sheets

0.13

7.16

272

Corners

154

3.95

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.08

1.92

GK saves

2.33

Linfield FC

DISCIPLINARY

Carrick Rangers

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.87

100

2.56

0.03

0.23

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Linfield FC vs Carrick Rangers Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Linfield FC vs Carrick Rangers on 26 August 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.

Linfield FC vs Carrick Rangers Form Analysis

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

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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