Carrick Rangers and Bangor face each other on Saturday 09.13.2025, at 15:00 (UK Time), in a NIFL Premiership 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Carrick Rangers's home ground, the Belfast Loughshore Hotel Arena.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Carrick Rangers and Bangor, 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 Carrick Rangers vs Bangor
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Over 2.5 Goals
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Carrick Rangers preview
Carrick Rangers heads into the match with the following record in the NIFL Premiership: in 5 matches, Carrick Rangers secured 3 victories, 1 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 2 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Carrick Rangers's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 3 victories so far.
Carrick Rangers has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 9 goals, of which 9 were scored in the NIFL Premiership, resulting in an average of 1.8 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Daniel Purkis, who has found the back of the net 2 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Luke McCullough has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 1 assists.
On the defensive side, Carrick Rangers has conceded 6 goals in the NIFL Premiership (an average of 1.2 per game) and 6 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.2 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Bangor preview
Bangor comes into the game with 6 matches played so far in the NIFL Premiership. They have secured 2 victories, 0 draws, and 4 losses, maintaining an average of 1 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 2 wins, 0 draws, and 4 losses.
Bangor's attack has been highly effective, scoring 6 goals during this period. Of that total, 6 were netted in the NIFL Premiership, with an average of 1 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.
Bangor's offensive system is led by Ben Arthurs, the team's top scorer this season. The irish forward has found the back of the net 2 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Jack O'Mahony. The midfielder has contributed with 1 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 12 goals with an average of 2 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 12 goals in 6 matches, averaging 2 per match.
Head to head: Carrick Rangers vs Bangor
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Home Team
Carrick Rangers
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L D W W W |
2 |
| Home | L W W |
1.5 |
| Away | D W W W |
2.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 50% | 67% |
| Goals | 3 | 2 | 3.67 |
| Scored | 1.8 | 1 | 2.33 |
| Conceded | 1.2 | 1 | 1.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 60% | 50% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 40% | 50% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 60% | 50% | 67% |
|
xG
|
1.5 | 1.76 | 1.41 |
|
xGA
|
1.86 | 1.95 | 1.83 |
Away Team
Bangor
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W L L L |
1 |
| Home | L W L W W |
1.5 |
| Away | L L L |
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 3.25 | 2.5 |
| Scored | 1 | 1.5 | 0 |
| Conceded | 2 | 1.75 | 2.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 75% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 25% | 100% |
| 1st to Score | 60% | 50% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.06 | 1.28 | 0.62 |
|
xGA
|
1.46 | 1.34 | 1.71 |
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