Our Larne FC vs Carrick Rangers Prediction: 2-1
Larne FC vs Carrick Rangers in the Northern Ireland Premier is scheduled for an 19:45 GMT kick-off on Friday February 20, 2026. A 2-1 win for the home side is our expected outcome, though BTTS looks promising given both teams’ recent scoring records.
This Larne FC vs Carrick Rangers prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Larne FC's Last Match – Portadown vs Larne FC
After suffering a 1-2 Northern Ireland Premier loss to Portadown, Larne FC must win to get back on track.
Carrick Rangers's Last Match – Carrick Rangers vs Coleraine
Carrick Rangers will look to build on their last result following a 1-1 Northern Ireland Premier stalemate against Coleraine on February 14. In that match, Carrick Rangers recorded 35% possession and 3 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Carrick Rangers | 35% | 0 (3) | - | 34 |
 Coleraine | 65% | 0 (4) | - | 37 |
Larne FC vs Carrick Rangers Stats
Key Stats
| Larne FC | Carrick Rangers | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.09 | Attacking Strength | 1.13 |
| 0.4 | Defence Strength | 1.03 |
| 2.1 | Points Per Game | 2.1 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 2 | Average Scored | 2.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Larne FC are averaging 2.0 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Carrick Rangers average 2.5 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
Larne FC 20-9
Carrick Rangers 25-12
What are the odds for this match?
Larne FC to win: @1.363
Draw: @4.2
Carrick Rangers to win: @7