Linfield FC vs Carrick Rangers FC Prediction: Linfield have the upper hand

In the 9th round of the Northern Ireland Premiership, Linfield will be hoping to secure a victory after 3 games without one as they prepare to take on Carrick Rangers at Windsor Park on Saturday. Carrick Rangers on the other hand have lost their last 6 league games and are without a win this season. We are almost certain of how this game will go and it’s a win for Linfield. Please see the carefully prepared tips.

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Linfield Is still top of the Northern Ireland Premiership even as they are without a win in their last 3 league games. They were held down to a goalless draw in their most recent league game against Cliftonville. They have now recorded 2 wins, 2 draws, and a loss in their last 5 league games. 

Linfield is currently at the top of the Northern Ireland Premier League table with four wins, 2 draws, and a loss from 7 games played, 15 goals scored, and only five goals conceded so far. Joel Cooper is the team's top scorer with 4 goals.

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Carrick Rangers continue to languish at the bottom of the league table as they have won only a game since the start of the new season with six consecutive league defeats in their last six league games. Their overall league statistics are 6 losses and a win from 7 games played. 

Linfield have always gotten the better of Carrick Rangers in their last 20 meetings with 17 wins while Carrick Rangers play catch up with a win and 2 draws.

Linfield are the clear favorite for the win here as they are better in terms of recent form and historical data. Linfield has not lost to Carrick Rangers in their last 5 encounters and with Carrick Ranger's poor form, we do not expect any surprises here. Our prediction is a win and a total of over 1.5 goals for Linfield. There has been a total of over 2.5 goals in 6 of their last 7 meetings and we should expect the same here on Saturday. Please see some of their head-to-head streaks below;

• Linfield has no losses in their last 5 meetings
• More than 2.5 goals in 6 of their last 7 meetings
• Both teams have found the net in 6 of their last 7 meetings