Carrick Rangers and Coleraine face each other in an official match of the 2026/27 NIFL Premiership season. The game takes place at Belfast Loughshore Hotel Arena on Saturday, 22/08/2026, at 15:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Carrick Rangers vs Coleraine, based on a 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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Carrick Rangers preview
Carrick Rangers comes into the match having played 2 games in the NIFL Premiership so far. They have recorded 2 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 3 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 17 wins, 8 draws, and 16 losses.
Carrick Rangers's attack has scored 68 goals during this period. Out of this total, 3 goals were scored in the NIFL Premiership, averaging 1.5 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.66.
The offence system of Carrick Rangers is led by Daniel Purkis as the top scorer of the season. The irish forward has scored 15 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Aidan Steele, who has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 1 goals with an average of 0.5 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 62 goals conceded in 41 matches, resulting in an average of 1.51.
Coleraine preview
On the other hand, Coleraine comes into the match having played 2 games in the NIFL Premiership so far. They have recorded 1 wins, 1 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 2 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 26 wins, 6 draws, and 10 losses.
Coleraine's attack has scored 86 goals during this period. Out of this total, 3 goals were scored in the NIFL Premiership, averaging 1.5 goals per match. The season's average stands at 2.05.
The offence system of Coleraine is led by Joel Cooper as the top scorer of the season. The irish midfielder has scored 21 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Dean Jarvis, who has contributed with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 1 goals with an average of 0.5 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 46 goals conceded in 42 matches, resulting in an average of 1.1.
Head to head: Carrick Rangers vs Coleraine
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Carrick Rangers
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W L W W |
2.4 |
| Home | W L W W D |
2 |
| Away | W L W W D |
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Goals | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 1 | 2 |
| Conceded | 0.5 | 0 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
|
xG
|
0.88 | 1.88 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
-0.34 | 0.66 | 0 |
Coleraine
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W L L W |
1.4 |
| Home | D L W W W |
2 |
| Away | W L W W W |
2.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| Goals | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 0 | 3 |
| Conceded | 0.5 | 0 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 100% | 0% | 100% |
|
xG
|
1.03 | 0 | 2.03 |
|
xGA
|
0.58 | 0 | 1.58 |
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