Carrick Rangers vs Loughgall Prediction & Preview
Preview
The Northern Ireland Premiership is set to witness an exciting clash between Carrick Rangers and Loughgall on Saturday, 14th December, at the Belfast Loughshore Hotel Arena. Carrick Rangers, currently sitting 10th in the league with 18 points, will be looking to capitalize on their home advantage against a struggling Loughgall side, who are 12th in the table with 12 points. The hosts have been in decent form, with 2 wins, 1 loss, and 2 draws in their last 5 matches, while Loughgall has struggled, managing only 2 points from their last 5 games with no wins.
In their most recent outings, Carrick Rangers secured a hard-fought 0-0 draw away to Cliftonville at Solitude, showcasing their defensive resilience. On the other hand, Loughgall also played out a goalless draw in their last match, hosting Larne at Lakeview Park. Historically, the head-to-head matches between these two teams have been closely contested, with Carrick Rangers edging it slightly with 2 wins to Loughgall's 1 win and 2 draws in their last 5 encounters. Notably, when they last met on 17/08/2024 at Lakeview Park, Loughgall emerged victorious with a convincing 3-0 win over Carrick Rangers.
Carrick Rangers have averaged 1.29 goals per game this season, while conceding an average of 1.14 goals per match. At home, they slightly improve their scoring rate to 1.33 goals per game but also see an increase in conceded goals to 1.33 on average. Loughgall, meanwhile, has scored an average of 1.43 goals per game and conceded a worrying 2.43 goals per game. Away from home, Loughgall's scoring rate remains at 1.33 goals per game, but their defensive woes are more pronounced, conceding an average of 2.67 goals per match.
Bet
Given the current form and statistical analysis, Carrick Rangers appear to have a slight edge over Loughgall, especially considering their home advantage. The odds reflect this, with Carrick Rangers favored to win at 1.72. However, considering the potential for a closely contested match and Loughgall's ability to score, albeit conceding more, the most attractive bet seems to be on the total goals. Given that Carrick Rangers' matches average 2.43 total goals and Loughgall's matches average 3.86 total goals, coupled with the odds of over 2.5 goals being 1.8, this presents a compelling option. Therefore, the recommended bet would be Over 2.5 goals, considering the goal-scoring and conceding trends of both teams.
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This preview should be used to help you evaluate the Carrick Rangers vs Loughgall match, recent team form, goals, statistics and league performance. You should then come to your own decision about what YOU think is a good bet. Always check the facts and never bet money you cannot afford to lose.
