Carrick Rangers U20 and Crusaders U20 face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 Premiership Development League season. The game takes place at Loughshore Hotel Arena on Monday, 19/01/2026, at 19:45 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Carrick Rangers U20 vs Crusaders U20, based on detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

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Over 3.5 Goals

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👉 Our prediction is: Crusaders U20 to win

While Crusaders U20 will head into their match against Carrick Rangers U20 as the favourite, it is still far from a sure thing to score three points away from home. Nevertheless, our betting tip is still Crusaders U20 to win on the 1X2 market.

Our analysis of Crusaders U20 leads us to believe that they are quite capable on their travels and can come up with the away win without much trouble, even against a tricky opponent like Carrick Rangers U20.

Carrick Rangers U20 preview

Carrick Rangers U20 comes into the match having played 20 games in the Premiership Development League so far. They have recorded 4 wins, 3 draws, and 13 losses, with an average of 0.75 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 4 wins, 3 draws, and 13 losses.

Carrick Rangers U20's attack has scored 33 goals during this period. Out of this total, 33 goals were scored in the Premiership Development League, averaging 1.65 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.65.

The offense system of Carrick Rangers U20 is led by as the top scorer of the season. The has scored 0 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, , who has contributed with 0 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 62 goals with an average of 3.1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 62 goals conceded in 20 matches, resulting in an average of 3.1.

Crusaders U20 preview

On the other hand, Crusaders U20 comes into the match having played 21 games in the Premiership Development League so far. They have recorded 10 wins, 1 draws, and 10 losses, with an average of 1.48 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 10 wins, 1 draws, and 10 losses.

Crusaders U20's attack has scored 46 goals during this period. Out of this total, 46 goals were scored in the Premiership Development League, averaging 2.19 goals per match. The season's average stands at 2.19.

The offense system of Crusaders U20 is led by as the top scorer of the season. The has scored 0 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, , who has contributed with 0 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 49 goals with an average of 2.33 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 49 goals conceded in 21 matches, resulting in an average of 2.33.

Head to head: Carrick Rangers U20 vs Crusaders U20

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

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Carrick Rangers U20

Northern Ireland - Premiership Development League

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L W D D L

0.75

Home D D L L

0.67

Away L W L L L

0.82

Away Team

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Crusaders U20

Northern Ireland - Premiership Development League

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L L W D W

1.48

Home L L D W W

1.18

Away W W L W W

1.8

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Published on 19 January 2026, at 06:55 Last updated on 19 January 2026, at 06:55
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