Larne FC vs Carrick Rangers FC Prediction: Expect a comeback victory from Larne

The upcoming match in the 13th round of the Northern Ireland Premier League, scheduled to take place at Inver Park, will showcase Larne facing off against Carrick Rangers. Both teams have showcased impressive form throughout the season, although Larne has experienced a slight dip in their last two league games. It appears that Larne is favored to secure a victory in this contest, but Carrick Rangers should not be underestimated. Our prediction leans towards a Larne victory, although Carrick Rangers are expected to put up a strong fight. Below, you'll find carefully crafted tips to heighten your anticipation for the upcoming match.

Form: DDWLW

The defending champions have continued to display strong performance in the league, although they encountered a dip in form during their last two league games, which resulted in two consecutive draws. In their most recent five league matches, they have celebrated two victories, secured two draws, and suffered just one defeat. As they prepare to face Carrick Rangers on Friday, the defending champions are eager to regain their winning momentum.

The defending champions are undeniably progressing favorably, as indicated by their record of 6 wins, 5 draws and a loss from the 12 league matches played this season. Andy Ryan leads the team's efforts on goals with 6 goals scored in the league this season.

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Carrick Rangers have been a pleasant surprise in recent matches, but their newfound momentum couldn't help them secure a victory or a draw against Linfield. They put up a strong effort, but there wasn't enough time to score the equalizing goal, resulting in a 1-2 defeat to Carrick Rangers. They now face another formidable opponent in Larne on Friday and will be aiming for a favorable outcome. In the current season, their record stands at four wins, one draw, and seven losses in the 12 matches they have contested.

A critical look at their last 11 encounters produced 8 victories for Larne and 3 draws. It is pertinent to note that Carrick Rangers have not won any game against Larne in their last 10 encounters.

The head-to-head statistics clearly show that Carrick Rangers have been unable to secure a victory against Larne in their last 11 encounters. While it's evident that Larne is the stronger team, Carrick Rangers have shown promise in their recent games and might not be easily defeated in this match. A prudent betting choice could be a Larne victory with over 2.5 total goals scored in the match. Another intriguing option is to bet on Larne scoring a goal in both halves of the game at odds of 1.71.