Newry City vs Carrick Rangers: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 22 December

Newry City

D L L W L

12th place in League

0-1

22/12/2023 15:45

Carrick Rangers

D W D L W

8th place in League

Northern Ireland Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Newry City vs Carrick Rangers on 22 December 2023 (kick-off: 15:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Newry City vs Carrick Rangers preview before placing your bet.

Newry City are currently 12th with 17 points after 33 matches.
Carrick Rangers sit 8th with 38 points from 33 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Carrick Rangers to win with probability 47%.
Head-to-head history favors Newry City, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Carrick Rangers have 2 wins, while one match ended in a draw.

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

2023-12-22

Newry City vs Carrick Rangers - Prediction & Odds

Newry City

Carrick Rangers

2023-12-22 15:45

STANDINGS UP TO 22/12/2023

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

07/11/2023 15:45

Carrick Rangers

1 - 1

Newry City

NIR LC

12/08/2023 10:00

Carrick Rangers

0 - 2

Newry City

NIR D1

07/04/2023 14:45

Carrick Rangers

0 - 2

Newry City

NIR D1

10/02/2023 16:00

Newry City

0 - 2

Carrick Rangers

NIR D1

12/11/2022 13:30

Newry City

4 - 1

Carrick Rangers

NIR D1

13/08/2022 10:00

Carrick Rangers

2 - 1

Newry City

NIR D1

Newry City

50%

Draw

17%

Carrick Rangers

33%

Newry City Last 6 matches

16/12/2023 11:00

Glentoran FC 1 - 0 Newry City NIR D1

12/12/2023 15:45

Dungannon Swifts 2 - 2 Newry City NIR LC

08/12/2023 16:00

Newry City 0 - 0 Ballymena United NIR D1

02/12/2023 11:00

Crusaders 1 - 1 Newry City NIR D1

24/11/2023 15:45

Newry City 0 - 3 Glenavon Lurgan NIR D1

18/11/2023 11:00

Dungannon Swifts 4 - 1 Newry City NIR D1

Win

Draw

50%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Carrick Rangers

15/12/2023 15:45

Ballymena United 0 - 2 Carrick Rangers NIR D1

08/12/2023 15:45

Carrick Rangers 0 - 1 Crusaders NIR D1

02/12/2023 11:00

Carrick Rangers 2 - 2 Loughgall FC NIR D1

28/11/2023 15:45

Carrick Rangers 0 - 4 Glentoran FC NIR SHCUP

25/11/2023 11:00

Coleraine 1 - 1 Carrick Rangers NIR D1

19/11/2023 10:00

Carrick Rangers 0 - 3 Cliftonville NIR D1

Win

17%

Draw

33%

Lost

50%

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

Newry City

Carrick Rangers

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.32

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.47

Scored

Avg. per game

0.64

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.03

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 38 matches

YesNo

10 (26%)28 (74%)

In last 38 matches

NoYes

16 (41%)23 (59%)

Newry City

Recent matches

Carrick Rangers

Under /Over

(82%)31 7(18%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(87%)34 5(13%)

Under /Over

(47%)18 20(53%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(44%)17 22(56%)

Under /Over

(45%)17 21(55%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(51%)20 19(49%)

/Yes

(39%)15 23(61%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(59%)23 16(41%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Newry City

Carrick Rangers

Shots

Newry City

Total shots

4.87 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Carrick Rangers

Total shots

7.46 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Newry City Pass Carrick Rangers

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

44%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

43%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Newry City

Played games

Carrick Rangers

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.13

Clean sheets

0.13

2.97

113

Corners

154

3.95

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.08

2.45

GK saves

2.33

Newry City

DISCIPLINARY

Carrick Rangers

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.61

100

2.56

0.18

0.23

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Newry City vs Carrick Rangers Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Newry City vs Carrick Rangers on 22 December 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.

Newry City vs Carrick Rangers Form Analysis

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

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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