Carrick Rangers FC vs Glentoran FC Prediction: The Glens will bounce back to winning ways

In the upcoming 10th round of the Northern Ireland Premier League, an intriguing matchup is scheduled at Taylor's Avenue, pitting Glentoran against Carrick Rangers. Glentoran suffered a setback in their last league game against Coleraine, while Carrick Rangers have endured a three-match losing streak. With this context in mind, we anticipate Glentoran making a strong comeback with a win in this fixture. Below, you'll find carefully crafted tips to heighten your anticipation for the upcoming match.

Glentoran FC (5th)

Form: LDWWW

Glentoran's performance in the league has been dwindling, with a recent two-game winless streak. They managed only a draw against Dungannon Swifts in their previous match and suffered a 1-2 defeat to Coleraine in their most recent league fixture. Despite taking an early lead, they couldn't secure the victory. As they prepare to face Carrick Rangers on Saturday, Glentoran is determined to reverse this trend and secure a positive result.

Glentoran is enjoying a solid streak, They are presently 5th placed in the league table boasting an overall league record of 5 wins, 3 draws, and two losses in their past 10 league matches. Jay Donnelly leads the team's efforts on goals with 3 goals scored this season.

Carrick Rangers FC (11th)

Form: LLLWD

Carrick Rangers have faced a series of setbacks, losing three consecutive league matches in their last three outings. Their most recent defeat came at the hands of Larne, with a final score of 4-1 favoring Larne. As they gear up to take on Glentoran on Friday, Carrick Rangers are eager to change their luck and secure a more favorable outcome. Their season's overall record now includes six losses, one draw, and two wins from the nine matches they have played.

Head-To-Head Statistics

Glentoran has emerged victorious in their last 9 encounters.

Expert Betting Tips

Glentoran has maintained an impressive scoring record, tallying 14 goals in their last 9 matches. Historical data indicates that games between these teams tend to feature a high number of goals. In fact, Glentoran has scored a staggering 39 goals in their last 5 encounters alone. Given their current form, they are likely to score at least 3 goals in this upcoming match on Saturday.

Therefore, one favorable betting option is to wager on Glentoran to win and score over 1.5 goals, which is available at odds of 1.77—a promising choice. Additionally, betting on Glentoran to score a minimum of 3 goals at odds of 2.6 seems like a valuable bet, considering their consistent goal-scoring performance with at least 3 goals in their last 5 games.