Carrick Rangers vs Coleraine FC
Loughview Leisure Arena, Carrickfergus · Capacity 6,000 · grass
Match events
- 19'L. Kane
- 31'Robert Slevin
- 46'Jay Henderson (C. McMenamin)
- 56'B. Burns
- 57'J. Cooper
- 69'A. Steele (N. Maciulaitis)
- 72'M. Snoddy
- 73'B. Wylie (L. Ives)
- 77'M. Snoddy (K. Cherry)
- 77'J. Cooper (S. Devine)
- 78'B. Burns (D. O'Conchubhair)
- 79'J. Crowe (J. Hastings)
- 87'B. Doherty
- 2.2
- Goals/game
- 2.7
- 1.3
- Conceded/game
- 1.1
AI match analysis
Predicted score: 1-2
The data suggests that Coleraine FC enters this match as the stronger team, having scored more goals recently and with a favorable head-to-head record. Carrick Rangers has shown solid form by winning their last two matches, but Coleraine's attacking prowess may prove decisive. The implied probabilities also lean towards an away victory, which aligns with the overall statistical trends.
- Coleraine FC has scored an average of 2.7 goals in their last 10 matches.
- Carrick Rangers recently won both their league games this season.
- Historically, Coleraine FC has a slight advantage with 3 wins in the last 5 matchups against Carrick Rangers.
Confidence is high because the probability gap between outcomes is moderate, and the bookmaker market agrees closely with this read, and recent form, standings and head-to-head data are all available.
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Why AI favors Coleraine FC
- Sharper attackColeraine FC
Coleraine FC are averaging 2.7 goals scored per game over their recent matches.
2.7/game - Historical edgeColeraine FC
Coleraine FC have won 4 of the last 8 meetings between these two teams.
4/8 H2H wins - Good recent formCarrick Rangers
Carrick Rangers have won 4 of their last 5 matches.
4W 0D 1L - Strong recent formColeraine FC
Coleraine FC are unbeaten in their last 5 matches, including 4 wins.
4W 1D 0L
Computed independently from historical data — not a model-reported reason.
What could change the prediction
- AI and market are closely aligned
The bookmaker market and our model currently see this match almost identically, which limits how differentiated this pick is.
How did our prediction do?
We picked Coleraine FC at 50.44% — final result was Coleraine FC win, Carrick Rangers 0-2 Coleraine FC.
Predicted score was 1-2.
This was a high confidence pick (86/100) — and it paid off.
Closing odds vs. our model
Last tracked odds before kickoff, compared against our AI's pre-match probability for the same outcome.
Match trends
- Carrick Rangers have averaged 2.2 goals scored per game over their last 10 matches.
- Coleraine FC have averaged 2.7 goals scored per game over their last 10 matches.
- Over 2.5 goals landed in 4 of the last 8 meetings between these two sides.
- Both teams scored in 6 of the last 8 head-to-head matches.
Head-to-head
Last 8 meetings
Carrick Rangers
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Match winner
Total goals (2.5 line)
Both teams to score
Double chance
Clean sheet
Average and best price across 13 bookmakers we track. Odds change continuously — shown for reference only, not a recommendation.
Match winner — odds movement
Model vs market
"Market" is the average bookmaker price converted to an implied probability with the bookmaker's built-in margin removed, for a fair comparison against the AI's own probability estimate.
League standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Carrick Rangers | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | LWW |
| 1 | Coleraine FC | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 7 | WDW |
Pre-match comparison
Rolling averages based on each team's last 10 and 10 finished matches; clean sheets/failed-to-score are full-season totals.
When do they score?
Carrick Rangers
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LinfieldFrequently asked questions
Who is likely to win Carrick Rangers vs Coleraine FC?+
Our AI model favors Coleraine FC to win, with a 50.44% probability (Draw 22%, Carrick Rangers 27.56%).
Where is Carrick Rangers vs Coleraine FC played?+
The match is played at Loughview Leisure Arena, Carrickfergus (capacity 6,000).
What time does Carrick Rangers vs Coleraine FC kick off?+
Kickoff is at Aug 22, 2026, 2:00 PM (your local time, based on your device).