Carrick Rangers vs Crusaders prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups – December 30, 2024
Carrick Rangers
On Monday, December 30, in the 24th round of the Northern Ireland Premier League, Carrick Rangers will face Crusaders. Here’s a betting suggestion for the total goals in this match.
Carrick Rangers vs. Crusaders: Match facts and head-to-head
- Rangers are unbeaten in their last three matches, with two draws and one win.
- Crusaders have won only once in their last four matches, losing the other three.
- Crusaders have lost their last two away matches.
- Carrick Rangers have the second-worst defense in the league.
- Crusaders score over 1.5 goals in 73% of their matches, while Carrick Rangers do so in 71%.
- Carrick Rangers have lost 29% of their matches this season without scoring, compared to Crusaders at 27%.
- In their previous encounter, Carrick Rangers defeated Crusaders 3-0. In their last five meetings, Crusaders have won four times, while Rangers have won only once.
Carrick Rangers vs. Crusaders: Match preview
Rangers are near the bottom of the Northern Ireland Premier League standings. They have conceded 30 goals, the third-worst defensive record in the league, and have the third-worst attack with only 20 goals scored. Their recent form is inconsistent, with two draws, two wins, and one loss in their last five matches. After 20 rounds, they have 20 points and sit in 11th place. To qualify for the Championship Round, they need to close an 11-point gap.
Crusaders, on the other hand, have a solid chance of making the Championship Round. After 21 matches, they have 30 points and are just one point behind the sixth-placed team. However, their recent form has been poor, with three losses, one win, and one draw in their last five league matches. This slump has allowed competitors to overtake them, but with a win in their last match, there’s hope they are beginning to turn things around.
Probable lineups
- Carrick Rangers: Glendinning, Crowe, Buchanan-Rolleston, Forsythe, McCullough, Andrews, Lucas, Cherry, Heatley, Maciulaitis, Gibson
- Crusaders: Tuffey, Smith, O’Rourke, Larmour, Callacher, Forsythe, Lowry, Jewitt-White, Stewart, Clarke, Offord
Prediction
Both teams are struggling with form and consistency. Carrick Rangers have weak attack and defense, while Crusaders are slightly better in these aspects. My prediction is that Crusaders will score at least one goal, with odds of 1.42.
