Cliftonville and Carrick Rangers face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 NIFL Premiership season. The game takes place at Solitude on Saturday, 17/01/2026, at 15:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Cliftonville vs Carrick Rangers, 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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Cliftonville preview
Cliftonville comes into the match having played 21 games in the NIFL Premiership so far. They have recorded 8 wins, 7 draws, and 6 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 8 wins, 8 draws, and 7 losses.
Cliftonville's attack has scored 34 goals during this period. Out of this total, 30 goals were scored in the NIFL Premiership, averaging 1.43 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.48.
The offense system of Cliftonville is led by Jack Keaney as the top scorer of the season. The irish midfielder has scored 6 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Rory Hale, who has contributed with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 26 goals with an average of 1.24 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 31 goals conceded in 23 matches, resulting in an average of 1.35.
Carrick Rangers preview
On the other hand, Carrick Rangers comes into the match having played 22 games in the NIFL Premiership so far. They have recorded 5 wins, 5 draws, and 12 losses, with an average of 0.91 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 5 wins, 5 draws, and 12 losses.
Carrick Rangers's attack has scored 24 goals during this period. Out of this total, 24 goals were scored in the NIFL Premiership, averaging 1.09 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.09.
The offense system of Carrick Rangers is led by Paul Heatley as the top scorer of the season. The irish midfielder has scored 5 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 39 goals with an average of 1.77 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 39 goals conceded in 22 matches, resulting in an average of 1.77.
Head to head: Cliftonville vs Carrick Rangers
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Cliftonville
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D D D W W |
1.48 |
| Home | W L L W W |
1.64 |
| Away | D D D W L |
1.3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 38% | 45% | 30% |
| Goals | 2.67 | 2.64 | 2.7 |
| Scored | 1.43 | 1.55 | 1.3 |
| Conceded | 1.24 | 1.09 | 1.4 |
| Both Teams to Score | 62% | 55% | 70% |
| Without Conceding | 29% | 36% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 24% | 27% | 20% |
| 1st to Score | 48% | 36% | 60% |
|
xG
|
1.43 | 1.56 | 1.32 |
|
xGA
|
1.34 | 1.17 | 1.49 |
Carrick Rangers
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L D D L |
0.91 |
| Home | L L D L L |
0.73 |
| Away | D L W L L |
1.09 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 23% | 18% | 27% |
| Goals | 2.86 | 2.82 | 2.91 |
| Scored | 1.09 | 0.91 | 1.27 |
| Conceded | 1.77 | 1.91 | 1.64 |
| Both Teams to Score | 59% | 55% | 64% |
| Without Conceding | 23% | 27% | 18% |
| Failed To Score | 23% | 27% | 18% |
| 1st to Score | 48% | 36% | 55% |
|
xG
|
1.3 | 1.28 | 1.32 |
|
xGA
|
1.52 | 1.52 | 1.52 |
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