Northern-Ireland : Premiership
Full-time report
Goals & cards
Line-ups
- 1N. Gartside
- 3K. Nelson
- 5J. Forsythe
- 6J. Callacher
- 9D. Gibson
- 10A. Lecky
- 14A. Steele
- 15B. Buchanan-Rolleston
- 19J. Crowe
- 22P. Heatley
- 24M. Snoddy
Coach: Stephen Baxter
- 1C. Johns
- 5C. Shields
- 19R. Brennan
- 8K. McClean
- 29M. Fitzpatrick
- 15B. Hall
- 26I. Baird
- 27E. McGee
- 14K. Nelson
- 30K. Moore
- 34D. McCullough
Coach: David Healy
Referee: S. Andrews · Venue: Loughview Leisure Arena, Carrickfergus
Recent form
Carrick RangersDWDLD
LinfieldDWWDWHead to head
Carrick Rangers 1 · Draws 1 · Linfield 1 (3 meetings)
Our prediction
Linfield to win
@ 1.85Our record
Correct 1X2 tips (home win, draw or away win), checked against the final score.
Who will win?
Voting closed at kick-off.
Goals outlook
Possible correct scores
Final score: 2 – 2 – not in our list. Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.
Win probability
Odds (1X2)
Carrick Rangers vs Linfield preview and result
Carrick Rangers and Linfield met in the Premiership on Saturday 17 October 2026 at 15:00 (Nigerian time). The match finished 2 - 2, 1 - 2 at half time.
Our model gives Carrick Rangers a 10% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Linfield 69%. Our pick was Linfield to win with 75% confidence at odds of 1.85. The pick lost this time ✗. For a safer option, the double chance X2 (Draw or Linfield) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.25.
Goals: we expect about 2.7 goals (1.6 for Carrick Rangers, 1.1 for Linfield). The chance of three or more goals is 50%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (75% confidence). 4 goals were scored.
Form and head to head
Carrick Rangers have 1 win, 3 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (D-W-D-L-D), scoring 7 and conceding 10. Linfield have 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats in their last 5 matches (D-W-W-D-W), scoring 10 and conceding 5. In their last 3 meetings, Carrick Rangers won 1, Linfield won 1 and 1 ended level.
Frequently asked questions
What was the prediction for Carrick Rangers vs Linfield?
Our pre-match prediction is Linfield to win (75% confidence) at odds of 1.85. Win chances: Carrick Rangers 10%, draw 21%, Linfield 69%.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in Carrick Rangers vs Linfield?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 75% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 50%).
What time is Carrick Rangers vs Linfield?
Carrick Rangers vs Linfield (Premiership) was played on Saturday 17 October 2026 at 15:00 Nigerian time (WAT).
What is a safe bet for Carrick Rangers vs Linfield?
The double chance X2 (Draw or Linfield) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.25. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.
Predictions are estimates from our model, not guarantees. 18+ only – bet responsibly. More: today's predictions · Bet Slip Builder · booking codes.
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