Hi everyone, I’m glad you’re here for another prediction. To begin with, we will explore the sensational Northern Ireland Premiership and a match that could leave us some profit. Loughgall vs Carrick Rangers will take place at Lakeview Park, on Matchday 30 of 33. The game will kick off on February 24th at 15:00 GMT. So, let’s look at some stats and facts, and see how we can get the best out of this encounter.
Facts about Loughgall Football Club
Loughgall Football Club, also known as The Villagers, was founded in 1967 in the village of Loughgall, County Armagh. Initially, they played largely at the junior level in local summer leagues and cup competitions. In 1991, the club was accepted into the old Irish League B Division. Then, under the management of Alfie Wylie, they achieved senior status in 2004 upon promotion to the Irish Premier League. However, they reverted to intermediate status after relegation in 2007. In 2007, under the management of Niall Currie, Loughgall had their most successful season, winning the first division, Bob Radcliffe Cup, Mid Ulster Cup, Intermediate Cup, and Carnegie League Cup.
In April 2023, the club returned to the NIFL Premiership after a 16-year absence. Considering this, their performance in the 2023-24 season has been impressive. In fact, they are currently sixth in the table with 32 points from 28 games. They have scored 40 goals and conceded 51, giving them a goal difference of -11.
Facts about Carrick Rangers
Carrick Rangers Football Club was founded in 1939 and is based in Carrickfergus, County Antrim. The club’s history is marked by some notable achievements, such as winning the Irish Cup in 1976 as a second-division team, beating Linfield in the final. The club also won the NIFL Championship, the second tier of Northern Irish football in 2010–11 and 2014–15. The club have spent most of their existence in the lower divisions but have been a regular member of the Premiership since 2015.
The club’s performance in the 2023-24 season has been average, as they are currently eighth in the table with 31 points from 28 games. They have scored 34 goals and conceded 57, giving them a goal difference of -23.
Head to Head
The head-to-head record (H2H) between Loughgall and Carrick Rangers is quite balanced. Summing up, they have met 14 times in total, with Loughgall winning 4 matches, Carrick Rangers winning 4 matches, and 6 matches ending in a draw. The most recent match between them was on December 2, 2023, when Carrick Rangers hosted Loughgall. This match ended in a 2-2 draw.
What the Bookies Say
A quick check on some experts’ websites gives us these stats for the Loughgall vs Carrick Rangers match:
Update
Greetings, friends! As we said before, we will give you an update on how Loughgall and Carrick Rangers are doing. On February 17, Loughgall lost 0-1 to Crusaders, a team higher in the Premiership standings. Our team had less possession, shots, and corners than The Hatchetmen. Thus, if they want to climb up the table, they need to improve their attack and defense.
The same day, Carrick Rangers played well in their match against Dungannon Swifts (2-1). Daniel Gibson opened the scoring for Carrick in the first half (45+4’) and was a constant threat to The Swifts defense. Later, David Cushley extended their lead in the second half (61’) with a penalty. Gaël Bigirimana pulled one back for Dungannon Swifts (70’) and was their most dangerous player. However, this wasn’t enough to secure a point. The Amber Army were the better team for most of the match and deserved the win. They created more chances and were more clinical in front of goal.
Based on their performance and their head-to-head record, we think Carrick Rangers to win is an excellent pick. This option has great odds and they are a strong team. Thus, we suggest you sign up at the best betting platform to place your bet. You can enjoy the highest odds and limits for Loughgall vs Carrick Rangers, today!