Linfield FC vs Carrick Rangers FC Prediction: Another win for Linfield

Carrick Rangers and Linfield will clash at Windsor Park on Saturday for the 25th round of their NIFL Premiership game. Linfield tops the NIFL league table with 10 points clear of their closest rivals, Glentoran, and an unbeaten run in their last 5 league games. Carrick Rangers continue to languish at the bottom of the league table but we’ve seen a different Carrick Rangers side in the last 4 league games as they remain unbeaten in their last 4 league games. I believe Linfield will get all three points here. Let us analyze both teams’ forms, key stats, and my expert opinion on the upcoming game.  

Linfield FC (1st)

Form in the League: WWWWD

Linfield remains unbeaten in their last 5 league games after their goalless draw in their last league game against Glentoran. It’s also important to note that Linfield have not lost a home game in their last 5 league home matches and they also have a good away record. Linfield is currently at the top of the league table. 

Linfield is currently in the top flight in the Northern Ireland Premier League table with 15 wins, 3 draws, and 4 losses from 22 games played, 40 goals scored, and 16 goals conceded. Joel Cooper is the team's top scorer with 11 goals.

Carrick Rangers FC (11th)

Form in the League: DDDWL

Carrick Rangers continue to drown in their failures this season but they’ve managed to stay without a defeat in their last four league games. Their most recent league game against Crusaders ended in a goalless draw. Their overall league statistics are 10 losses, 6 draws, and 5 wins from 21 games. 

Head-To-Head Statistics

A closer look at their last 20 meetings showed 17 wins for Linfield, a win for Carrick Rangers, and 2 draws.

Expert Betting Tips

Looking at the recent form of both teams, I believe Linfield remains the favorite for the victory as they’re in better form when compared to their opponents Carrick Rangers. Joel Cooper is the man to look out for Linfield as he has been consistent in front of the goal for Linfield. I see Linfield taking all three points here. We also expect a total of over 2.5 goals in this game and a minimum of 2 goals for Linfield. Please see some of their head-to-head streaks below;

• Four consecutive league wins for Linfield in their last 4 meetings
• More than 2.5 goals in 4 of their last 5 meetings.
• No losses for Linfield in their last 7 meetings
• Both teams have found the net in 4 of their last 5 meetings.