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Carrick Rangers v Crusaders FC: numbers & prediction

Premiership · Northern-Ireland · Seaview
Fri 13 Nov 2026
Carrick Rangers 53%Draw 18%Crusaders FC 29% Expected goals 1.94 – 1.36
66%
ZoraTips pick

Both teams to score

Good pick · fair odds 1.51 · bookmaker 1.49

6/10Rating
1.49Odds
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Value bet: Carrick Rangers to win @ 4.20 – our chance 53% vs 24% implied by the price (edge +122%). Bigger price, more risk.

Picks by market

ResultCarrick Rangers to win53% · @4.20
Double chanceEither team to win82% · fair 1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score66% · @1.49
GoalsOver 1.5 goals83% · @1.10
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–19% · fair 10.60

Carrick Rangers vs Crusaders FC prediction, preview and tip

Match overview

It is Carrick Rangers v Crusaders FC in the Premiership – Friday 13 November, 20:45 WAT, Seaview. Carrick Rangers sit 6th with 19 points from 15 games (in the top half), while Crusaders FC are 8th on 18 (in the bottom half). The gap is just 1 point, so three points here could swap their places.

Form guide

Carrick Rangers – form over the last 5: DLDWD Most recently they drew with Glentoran 0–0 at home. At home they have won 1 and lost 0 of their last 4. They score 1.8 and concede 2.0 per game.

Crusaders FC – form over the last 5: LWLDL Most recently they lost to Bangor 0–1 on the road. On their travels they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 4. They score 1.2 and concede 2.3 per game.

On form, Carrick Rangers have the edge: 1.5 points a game against 0.7.

Previous meetings

Their most recent meeting, on 3 Oct 2026, finished Carrick Rangers 4–0 Crusaders FC.

Goals outlook

Our model projects Carrick Rangers 1.9 – 1.4 Crusaders FC in expected goals – roughly 3.3 goals in all. That points to goals: over 2.5 is 64% likely and both teams score 66% of the time. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.

Betting angles

  • Match result chances: Carrick Rangers 53% · draw 18% · Crusaders FC 29%.
  • Both teams to score: yes (66%) at 1.49.
  • Value angle: Carrick Rangers to win at 4.20 – we make it 53%, the price implies 24%.

ZoraTips prediction

Our tip: Both teams to score, rated at 66% confidence at odds of 1.49. Predicted score: Carrick Rangers 1–1 Crusaders FC. Graded on the 90-minute score. No tip is certain – 18+ only, stake responsibly.

Result chances

Carrick Rangers53%fair 1.89 · @4.20
Draw18%fair 5.46 · @4.10
Crusaders FC29%fair 3.48 · @1.57
3.30Expected goals
1.94Carrick Rangers xG
1.36Crusaders FC xG
66%Both score
64%Over 2.5

Score grid: top six

1–110%
2–19%
1–07%
2–07%
1–27%
2–26%

From our goals model: Carrick Rangers 1.9 – 1.4 Crusaders FC expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.

All markets: our price vs the bookmaker

MarketMost likelyChanceFair oddsBookmaker
Match resultCarrick Rangers to win53%1.894.20 ▲
Double chanceEither team to win82%1.22–
Both teams to scoreBoth teams to score66%1.511.49
Draw no betCarrick Rangers (draw no bet)65%1.54–
Asian handicapCrusaders FC +1 (Asian handicap)63%1.60–
Over/under 1.5 goalsOver 1.5 goals83%1.201.10
Over/under 2.5 goalsOver 2.5 goals64%1.561.42
Over/under 3.5 goalsUnder 3.5 goals57%1.751.62
Over/under 4.5 goalsUnder 4.5 goals75%1.341.23
First team to scoreCarrick Rangers to score first57%1.77–
Half-time resultCarrick Rangers ahead at half-time39%2.56–
Half-time / full-timeHT Carrick Rangers / FT Carrick Rangers32%3.15–
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–19%10.60–

Recent results

Carrick Rangers – last 6

DLDWDW
7 Novvs Glentoran0–0D
31 Oct@ Cliftonville FC1–7L
24 Octvs Limavady United1–1D
20 Octvs Newry City AFC3–0W
17 Octvs Linfield2–2D
10 Oct@ Dungannon Swifts4–2W
1.8Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5

Crusaders FC – last 6

LWLDLL
7 Nov@ Bangor0–1L
31 Oct@ Limavady United4–1W
24 Octvs Coleraine FC0–5L
21 Oct@ Warrenpoint Town2–2D
17 Oct@ Ballymena United1–2L
10 Octvs Larne0–3L
1.2Scored / game
2.3Conceded / game
50%Both scored
83%Over 2.5

Head to head

3 Oct 2026Carrick Rangers v Crusaders FC4–0
Carrick Rangers vs Crusaders FC head-to-head page →

Premiership table

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Linfield151131+1336
2Coleraine FC151122+1635
3Larne13823+1026
4Glentoran14644+622
5Cliftonville FC15708+821
6Carrick Rangers15546-419
7Dungannon Swifts14536-418
8Crusaders FC15609-1018
9Ballymena United13445+116
10Limavady United15429-1014
11Bangor15339-1312
12Portadown152310-139

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Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Carrick Rangers vs Crusaders FC?

Our pick is Both teams to score with a 66% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.49.

Who will win Carrick Rangers vs Crusaders FC?

On our numbers Carrick Rangers have a 53% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Crusaders FC 29%.

How many goals will there be in Carrick Rangers vs Crusaders FC?

We expect about 3.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 64% likely and both teams score 66% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Carrick Rangers vs Crusaders FC?

Our predicted score is Carrick Rangers 1–1 Crusaders FC, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.3 goals in total.

When is Carrick Rangers vs Crusaders FC?

Carrick Rangers vs Crusaders FC (Premiership) kicks off on Friday 13 November 2026 at 20:45 (West Africa Time) at Seaview.

Numbers from ZoraTips' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.