Crusaders vs Carrick Rangers Football Stats

📍 Premiership, Northern Ireland
🕒 Tuesday 30th December, 19:45 GMT

Prediction, Stats & Betting Tips

Our Prediction

Over 2.5 Goals

Crusaders sit 10th in the table after 18 games, averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per home match this season. Carrick Rangers are 11th after 17 games, averaging 2.1 scored and 1.4 conceded on the road. Crusaders have won 3/10 home games (30%) this season; Carrick Rangers have won 5/10 on the road (50%). There's no dominant edge either way.

Carrick Rangers have featured in high-scoring away games this season — Over 2.5 Goals in 80% of their away fixtures (8/10). Crusaders are lower at home (60%, 6/10), averaging 1.5 scored and 1.6 conceded.

Carrick Rangers regularly see both teams score in away fixtures (70%, 7/10). Crusaders are lower at home (50%, 5/10) — they've conceded in 80% of home games, which keeps BTTS in play.

Corner counts have been moderate to high for both sides this season — Crusaders see 8+ in 80% of home games, Carrick Rangers in 70% away. Over 8.5 Corners is worth considering.

Our Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals — Crusaders have seen 3+ goals in 60% of home games, Carrick Rangers in 80% of away games. The numbers suggest an open, high-scoring fixture.

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League Table

The full Premiership table for the 2025/2026 season, with Crusaders (10th) and Carrick Rangers (11th) highlighted. League position gives useful context alongside current home and away form when assessing this fixture.

Premiership 2025/2026

# Team P W D L Goals GD Pts
1 Larne 38 25 8 5 73:26 +47 83
2 Coleraine 38 25 5 8 83:37 +46 80
3 Glentoran 38 23 8 7 73:38 +35 77
4 Linfield 39 20 9 10 64:34 +30 69
5 Carrick Rangers A 39 15 8 16 65:61 +4 53
6 Cliftonville 39 15 8 16 56:61 -5 53
7 Dungannon Swifts 41 17 1 23 48:82 -34 52
8 Portadown 38 13 5 20 44:66 -22 44
9 Ballymena United 38 10 9 19 46:58 -12 39
10 Bangor 38 10 9 19 41:65 -24 39
11 Crusaders H 38 10 6 22 48:81 -33 36
12 Glenavon 38 8 4 26 37:69 -32 28

Team Form

Crusaders have lost 50% of their home matches this season, while Carrick Rangers have been more resilient on the road (30% losses). The visitors may have a slight edge in consistency.

Crusaders (Home Form) Carrick Rangers (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 3 (30%) 5 (50%)
Drawn 2 (20%) 2 (20%)
Lost 5 (50%) 3 (30%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Carrick Rangers regularly see both teams score in away matches (70%), while Crusaders are lower at home (50%). The visitors are likely to score, but a home reply is less guaranteed.

Crusaders (Home Form) Carrick Rangers (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 5 (50%) 7 (70%)

Match Goals

Carrick Rangers regularly feature in high-scoring away games (Over 2.5 in 80%), while Crusaders are lower at home (60%). The visitors' attacking output suggests multiple goals are likely.

Over Goals

Crusaders (Home Form) Carrick Rangers (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 10 (100%) 10 (100%)
Over 1.5 Goals 8 (80%) 9 (90%)
Over 2.5 Goals 6 (60%) 8 (80%)
Over 3.5 Goals 4 (40%) 5 (50%)

Under Goals

Crusaders (Home Form) Carrick Rangers (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 0 (0%) 0 (0%)
Under 1.5 Goals 2 (20%) 1 (10%)
Under 2.5 Goals 4 (40%) 2 (20%)
Under 3.5 Goals 6 (60%) 5 (50%)

Team Goals

Crusaders have scored 2+ goals in 20% of home games this season, Carrick Rangers in 50% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.

Goals Scored

Crusaders (Home Form) Carrick Rangers (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 7 (70%) 9 (90%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 5 (50%) 6 (60%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 2 (20%) 5 (50%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 1 (10%) 1 (10%)

Goals Conceded

Crusaders (Home Form) Carrick Rangers (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 8 (80%) 8 (80%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 5 (50%) 5 (50%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 2 (20%) 1 (10%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 1 (10%) 0 (0%)

Goal Totals

Crusaders (Home Form) Carrick Rangers (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 15 (1.5 avg) 21 (2.1 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 16 (1.6 avg) 14 (1.4 avg)

Match Corners

Crusaders regularly reach high corner counts at home (70%), while Carrick Rangers are lower on the road (60%). The home side are likely to dominate the corner count in this fixture.

Crusaders (Home Form) Carrick Rangers (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 8 (80%) 7 (70%)
Over 8.5 Corners 7 (70%) 6 (60%)
Over 9.5 Corners 6 (60%) 6 (60%)
Over 10.5 Corners 4 (40%) 4 (40%)
Over 11.5 Corners 4 (40%) 4 (40%)
Over 12.5 Corners 4 (40%) 1 (10%)

Team Corners

Crusaders have moderate corner counts at home (6+ corners in 20% of games), and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 50% of home matches.

Carrick Rangers have moderate corner counts away (6+ corners in 20% of games), and are generally solid defensively away from home, conceding 6+ corners in only 20% of away matches.

Corners Won

Crusaders (Home Form) Carrick Rangers (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 4 (40%) 6 (60%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 4 (40%) 2 (20%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 2 (20%) 2 (20%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 2 (20%) 1 (10%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 2 (20%) 0 (0%)

Corners Conceded

Crusaders (Home Form) Carrick Rangers (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 8 (80%) 6 (60%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 5 (50%) 2 (20%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 5 (50%) 2 (20%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 3 (30%) 2 (20%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 1 (10%) 1 (10%)

Head 2 Head

The head-to-head record below shows previous results between Crusaders and Carrick Rangers. Historical meetings can reveal patterns in how these sides match up — use this alongside the current form and stats above for a fuller picture before placing a bet.

8th Nov, 2025
Carrick Rangers
1 – 2 HT: 0-1
Crusaders
9th Aug, 2025
Crusaders
3 – 4 HT: 3-2
Carrick Rangers
30th Dec, 2024
Carrick Rangers
0 – 0 HT: 0-0
Crusaders
16th Nov, 2024
Carrick Rangers
3 – 0 HT: 2-0
Crusaders
31st Aug, 2024
Crusaders
2 – 1 HT: 0-1
Carrick Rangers
1st May, 2024
Crusaders
3 – 1 HT: 2-1
Carrick Rangers
30th Dec, 2023
Crusaders
2 – 0 HT: 0-0
Carrick Rangers
8th Dec, 2023
Carrick Rangers
0 – 1 HT: 0-1
Crusaders
22nd Aug, 2023
Crusaders
9 – 0 HT: 5-0
Carrick Rangers
25th Mar, 2023
Crusaders
3 – 0 HT: 0-0
Carrick Rangers

Betting Odds

The table below shows the latest betting odds for Crusaders vs Carrick Rangers across a range of markets — full time result, both teams to score, total goals, corners, and first half goals. Odds are sourced from leading bookmakers and are subject to change — always check with your bookmaker before placing a bet.

Full Time Result

Crusaders 2.76
Draw 3.64
Carrick Rangers 2.42

Half Time Result

Crusaders 3.37
Draw 2.25
Carrick Rangers 3.04

Double Chance

Crusaders or Draw 1.57
Crusaders or Carrick Rangers 1.29
Draw or Carrick Rangers 1.45

Both Teams to Score

Yes 1.71
No 2.3

Total Goals

Over 1.5 1.25
Over 2.5 1.75
Over 3.5 2.77
Under 1.5 4.33
Under 2.5 2.24
Under 3.5 1.49

1st Half Goals

Over 0.5 1.3
Over 1.5 2.54

Total Corners

Over 8.5 1.18
Over 9.5 1.42
Over 10.5 2.13
Over 11.5 2.25

Crusaders Goals

Over 0.5 1.28
Over 1.5 2.31

Carrick Rangers Goals

Over 0.5 1.22
Over 1.5 2.13

Today's Football Acca

Statistical picks combined into a daily accumulator. Each selection backed by match data and recent form analysis.

Today's Over 2.5 Goals Acca
  • Breiðablik / Augn U19 vs FH / ÍH U19 20:30 BST | U19 League, Iceland Breiðablik / Augn U19 have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/6 home matches this season · FH / ÍH U19 have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/5 away matches this season · Odds: 1.3
    91% combined
  • Tartu Welco vs Nõmme Kalju U21 17:00 BST | Esiliiga A, Estonia Tartu Welco have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/5 home matches this season · Nõmme Kalju U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 4/5 away matches this season · Odds: 1.22
    90% combined
  • SønderjyskE U19 vs Nordsjaelland U19 15:00 BST | U19 League, Denmark SønderjyskE U19 have seen over 2.5 goals in 11/12 home matches this season · Nordsjaelland U19 have seen over 2.5 goals in 8/12 away matches this season · Odds: 1.28
    79% combined
  • Kyzyl-Zhar vs Zhetysu 12:00 BST | Premier League, Kazakhstan Kyzyl-Zhar have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/6 home matches this season · Zhetysu have seen over 2.5 goals in 4/6 away matches this season · Odds: 2.2
    75% combined

Crusaders vs Carrick Rangers Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for Crusaders vs Carrick Rangers?

Over 2.5 Goals — Crusaders have seen 3+ goals in 60% of home games, Carrick Rangers in 80% of away games. The numbers suggest an open, high-scoring fixture.

Which team is likely to win, Crusaders or Carrick Rangers?

Carrick Rangers hold a slight form advantage away (50% wins) over Crusaders at home (30% wins) in Premiership. A competitive fixture with the visitors potentially having the edge.

Will both teams score in the match between Crusaders and Carrick Rangers?

Possibly — Carrick Rangers regularly see both teams score away (70%), while Crusaders are lower at home (50%). The visitors are likely to score, but a home reply is less guaranteed.

Will there be Over 2.5 goals in the match between Crusaders and Carrick Rangers?

Possibly — Carrick Rangers regularly feature in high-scoring away games (Over 2.5 in 80%), while Crusaders are lower at home (60%). The visitors' attacking output suggests multiple goals are likely.

Which team is more likely to score multiple goals: Crusaders or Carrick Rangers?

Carrick Rangers have the stronger away scoring record — 2+ goals in 50% of away games compared to Crusaders's 20% at home. The visitors may be the more productive side.

Will there be many corners in the match between Crusaders and Carrick Rangers?

Possibly — Crusaders regularly reach high corner counts at home (70%), while Carrick Rangers are lower on the road (60%). The home side may drive the corner count in this fixture.

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