Loughgall vs Carrick Rangers Prediction & Preview
Introduction to the Match
The upcoming Northern Ireland Premiership match between Loughgall and Carrick Rangers at Lakeview Park on Saturday, April 19th, 2025, promises to be an intriguing encounter. Both teams are looking to improve their positions in the league, with Loughgall currently sitting in 6th place and Carrick Rangers in 5th.
Team Performance and Statistics
Loughgall has had a mixed bag of results in their last 10 matches, with 2 wins, 6 losses, and 2 draws, accumulating only 8 points from their last 10 games. They have struggled to find the back of the net, averaging 0.8 goals per game in their last 10 matches, and conceding an average of 1.8 goals per game. When playing at home, Loughgall has scored an average of 0.75 goals per game.
Carrick Rangers, on the other hand, has also struggled in their last 10 matches, with 1 win, 6 losses, and 3 draws. They have averaged 0.8 goals per game in their last 10 matches and conceded an average of 1.7 goals per game. Away from home, Carrick Rangers scores an average of 0.4 goals per game and concedes an average of 2.2 goals per game.
Head-to-Head and Goal-Scoring Trends
The head-to-head record between the two teams is relatively even, with 1 win each and 3 draws in their last 5 encounters. Their most recent meeting ended in a 0-0 draw. Considering the goal-scoring trends, both teams have struggled to score, but the matches have seen a significant number of goals. Loughgall's home matches have resulted in Over 2.5 goals 50% of the time, while Carrick Rangers' away matches have ended with Over 2.5 goals 60% of the time.
Odds and Bet Analysis
Given the odds, Carrick Rangers is favored to win at 1.95, while Loughgall has odds of 3.4, and a draw is priced at 3.5. For the Over/Under 2.5 market, the odds are identical at 1.9 for both options. Considering the statistics and the potential for a closely contested match, the Under 2.5 goals option seems like a viable choice, given the teams' struggles to score. However, the fact that a significant percentage of their matches have ended with Over 2.5 goals cannot be ignored.
Bet Choice
Considering the value of the odds and the statistical trends, the best bet for this match would be on the Under 2.5 goals market, given the teams' recent struggles to score. However, the odds for the home team, Loughgall, at 3.4, also present an attractive option, considering their home advantage and the relatively even head-to-head record.
Main Bet: Under 2.5 @ 1.9 Alternative Bet: Loughgall @ 3.4
Note: Form & statistics are taken from their last 10 played games.
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