Bangor and Carrick Rangers face each other on Saturday 04.18.2026, at 15:00 (UK Time), in a NIFL Premiership 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Bangor's home ground, the Bangor Fuels Arena.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Bangor and Carrick Rangers, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Bangor vs Carrick Rangers
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Bangor preview
Bangor heads into the match with the following record in the NIFL Premiership: in 35 matches, Bangor secured 10 victories, 8 draws, and 17 losses, maintaining an average of 1.09 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Bangor's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 10 victories so far.
Bangor has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 39 goals, of which 39 were scored in the NIFL Premiership, resulting in an average of 1.11 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Ben Arthurs, who has found the back of the net 10 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Tiarnan Mulvenna has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, Bangor has conceded 58 goals in the NIFL Premiership (an average of 1.66 per game) and 58 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.66 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Carrick Rangers preview
Carrick Rangers comes into the game with 36 matches played so far in the NIFL Premiership. They have secured 13 victories, 8 draws, and 15 losses, maintaining an average of 1.31 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 13 wins, 8 draws, and 15 losses.
Carrick Rangers's attack has been highly effective, scoring 58 goals during this period. Of that total, 58 were netted in the NIFL Premiership, with an average of 1.61 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.61.
Carrick Rangers's offensive system is led by Daniel Purkis, the team's top scorer this season. The irish forward has found the back of the net 13 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Aidan Steele. The midfielder has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 56 goals with an average of 1.56 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 56 goals in 36 matches, averaging 1.56 per match.
Head to head: Bangor vs Carrick Rangers
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Bangor
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D D D W L |
1.2 |
| Home | D L L L W |
0.8 |
| Away | D D W D D |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 28% | 33% | 22% |
| Goals | 2.69 | 2.56 | 2.83 |
| Scored | 1.08 | 1 | 1.17 |
| Conceded | 1.61 | 1.56 | 1.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 56% | 50% | 61% |
| Without Conceding | 17% | 17% | 17% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 39% | 28% |
| 1st to Score | 39% | 39% | 39% |
|
xG
|
1.12 | 1.26 | 0.98 |
|
xGA
|
1.6 | 1.49 | 1.71 |
Carrick Rangers
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L D W W L |
1.4 |
| Home | L W W D D |
1.6 |
| Away | D L L W W |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 36% | 37% | 35% |
| Goals | 3.17 | 3.32 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.61 | 1.68 | 1.53 |
| Conceded | 1.56 | 1.63 | 1.47 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 68% | 65% |
| Without Conceding | 19% | 21% | 18% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 16% | 18% |
| 1st to Score | 39% | 53% | 47% |
|
xG
|
1.33 | 1.35 | 1.31 |
|
xGA
|
1.44 | 1.38 | 1.49 |
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