Carrick Rangers vs Coleraine Prediction & Preview
Introduction to the Match
The upcoming match between Carrick Rangers and Coleraine in the Northern Ireland Premiership's 28th round promises to be an intriguing encounter. Carrick Rangers, currently sitting 11th in the league with 22 points, will host 8th-placed Coleraine, who have 32 points. The match will take place at the Belfast Loughshore Hotel Arena, where Carrick Rangers have shown solidity in their defensive performances.
Head-to-Head and Recent Form
Historically, Carrick Rangers have had the upper hand in head-to-head matches against Coleraine, with 3 wins out of their last 5 encounters. However, recent form suggests a tighter contest, with Carrick Rangers managing only 2 wins in their last 10 matches, compared to Coleraine's 1 win in the same period. Despite this, Coleraine's offensive prowess, averaging 1.5 goals per game in their last 10 matches, could pose a significant challenge to Carrick Rangers' defense.
Goal Averages and Defensive Records
Carrick Rangers have been solid defensively at home, conceding an average of only 0.5 goals per game. In contrast, Coleraine's away form has seen them score an average of 2 goals per game but also concede an average of 1.67 goals per game. This mix of defensive solidity and offensive flair makes for an interesting matchup. Considering the goal averages, 50% of Carrick Rangers' matches have ended with Over 2.5 goals, while a significant 70% of Coleraine's matches have ended with Over 2.5 goals, indicating a tendency towards more goals when Coleraine is involved.
Betting Analysis
For the 1X2 market, Carrick Rangers are priced at 3 for a win, Coleraine at 2.15, and a draw at 3.25. Given Carrick Rangers' home advantage and past performance against Coleraine, a bet on the home team could be seen as good value. However, Coleraine's offensive record and the odds reflecting their slightly better league position make them favorites to win.
In the Over/Under 2.5 market, the odds are evenly split at 1.9 for both Over and Under 2.5 goals. Considering Coleraine's high average of total goals per game and their strong record of Over 2.5 goals in away matches, there's a compelling case for Over 2.5 goals. Yet, Carrick Rangers' home record suggests a tighter match, which could lean towards Under 2.5 goals.
Conclusion and Bet Choice
Given the information and analysis, the match between Carrick Rangers and Coleraine is poised to be closely contested, with both teams having arguments for and against them in terms of winning and the total number of goals.
Main Bet: Over 2.5 @ 1.9 Alternative Bet: Home @ 3
Note: Form & statistics are taken from their last 10 played games.
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