Coleraine FC vs Carrick Rangers FC Prediction: A minimum of two goals for the hosts

With the 18th round of the Northern Ireland Premier League approaching, an intriguing matchup is set at Showgrounds, featuring Coleraine against Carrick Rangers. While both teams faced defeats in their recent league games, Coleraine emerges as the favorite for victory in this encounter. Foreseeing a challenging battle, our prediction leans towards a win or draw for Coleraine, coupled with an expectation of a minimum of two goals scored by Coleraine. Feel free to peruse our carefully crafted tips for a more comprehensive insight into the upcoming match.

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Coleraine has navigated a season characterized by fluctuating fortunes, experiencing a mixed bag of results in their recent 5 league games. With a lone victory, a draw, and three losses, they find themselves in a challenging phase. Their recent encounter against Larne concluded in a 2-0 defeat, and as they prepare to face Carrick Rangers on Saturday, Coleraine aims for a more positive outcome.

Coleraine's performance in the league this season has been fair, boasting a collective record of 7 wins, 7 losses, and 4 draws from the entirety of their 17 games played. Matthew Shevlin leads the team's efforts on goal, scoring five goals this season.

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Carrick Rangers have demonstrated potential in their recent three league games, securing two consecutive victories with a combined total of 6 goals. Nevertheless, they faced a setback in their latest league encounter against Cliftonville, resulting in a 0-3 defeat. Eager to return to winning ways, they set their sights on a positive outcome as they prepare to face Coleraine on Saturday. In this season, their record encompasses six wins, one draw, and nine losses in the 16 matches they have contested.

A critical look at their last 9 encounters produced 7 victories for Coleraine, a victory for Carrick Rangers, and a draw.

Currently, both teams appear evenly matched in terms of their performance in the league this season. Notably, Carrick Rangers secured a 2-0 victory in the first-leg encounter, marking their first win against Coleraine in the last 8 meetings. While Coleraine seeks retribution, it's expected to be a challenging task. Our prediction is leaning towards both teams scoring, with odds at 1.63.

Considering Carrick Rangers' historical struggles against Coleraine, having won only once in the last 9 encounters, we anticipate this trend to continue. A victory for Coleraine on Tuesday seems likely based on this historical context. Additionally, we project that Coleraine will achieve a minimum of two goals in this upcoming fixture.