Carrick Rangers and Crusaders face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 NIFL Premiership season. The game takes place at Belfast Loughshore Hotel Arena on Saturday, 08/11/2025, at 16:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Carrick Rangers vs Crusaders, 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.
APWin predictions for Carrick Rangers vs Crusaders
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Over 2.5 Goals
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Carrick Rangers preview
Carrick Rangers comes into the match having played 12 games in the NIFL Premiership so far. They have recorded 5 wins, 1 draws, and 6 losses, with an average of 1.33 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 5 wins, 1 draws, and 6 losses.
Carrick Rangers's attack has scored 13 goals during this period. Out of this total, 13 goals were scored in the NIFL Premiership, averaging 1.08 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.08.
The offense system of Carrick Rangers is led by Daniel Purkis as the top scorer of the season. The irish forward has scored 2 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Daniel Purkis, who has contributed with 1 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 14 goals with an average of 1.17 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 14 goals conceded in 12 matches, resulting in an average of 1.17.
Crusaders preview
On the other hand, Crusaders comes into the match having played 12 games in the NIFL Premiership so far. They have recorded 3 wins, 1 draws, and 8 losses, with an average of 0.83 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 3 wins, 1 draws, and 8 losses.
Crusaders's attack has scored 16 goals during this period. Out of this total, 16 goals were scored in the NIFL Premiership, averaging 1.33 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.33.
The offense system of Crusaders is led by Fraser Bryden as the top scorer of the season. The scottish defender has scored 8 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Adam Brooks, who has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 25 goals with an average of 2.08 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 25 goals conceded in 12 matches, resulting in an average of 2.08.
Head to head: Carrick Rangers vs Crusaders
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 | W L L W L |
1.33 |
| Home | L W L W |
1.2 |
| Away | W L L L D |
1.43 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 42% | 40% | 43% |
| Goals | 2.25 | 1.8 | 2.57 |
| Scored | 1.08 | 0.8 | 1.29 |
| Conceded | 1.17 | 1 | 1.29 |
| Both Teams to Score | 42% | 40% | 43% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 40% | 29% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 20% | 29% |
| 1st to Score | 58% | 60% | 57% |
|
xG
|
1.28 | 1.48 | 1.17 |
|
xGA
|
1.48 | 1.39 | 1.53 |
Away Team
Crusaders
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L W D L |
0.83 |
| Home | D L L L |
0.2 |
| Away | L L W L L |
1.29 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 0% | 43% |
| Goals | 3.42 | 4 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.33 | 1.2 | 1.43 |
| Conceded | 2.08 | 2.8 | 1.57 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 60% | 43% |
| Without Conceding | 17% | 0% | 29% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 40% | 29% |
| 1st to Score | 58% | 20% | 57% |
|
xG
|
1.17 | 1.22 | 1.14 |
|
xGA
|
1.92 | 1.83 | 2 |
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