Carrick Rangers vs Glenavon tips and predictions

Varied predictions expected in NIFL Premiership

It looks like this will be a fairly even contest and there are arguments to be made for both teams. The pick is to side with the home team but this could sound stupid come full-time. There's just not enough value in the Glenavon price.

The hosts have bagged 8 wins from their last 16 home games. At the other end of the spectrum, the visitors are in dire form with 3 consecutive defeats, home and away. Obviously they've had different opposition but that doesn't look like the record of a team that has had the right preparation for this.

This home side is in a purple patch on their own paddock. Carrick Rangers have scored two or more times in 9 of their recent 14 home matches.

Glenavon have looked unsteady at times recently, conceding an average of 3.7 goals in their last 3 matches. Their harsher critics might be more concerned about their slump at the other end of the pitch though. The visitors have scored one or less goals in all of their last 3 matches. Perhaps this is a sign that they are feeling handcuffed in possession.

If they don't go the whole hog and get the win, don't rule out the draw. The betting markets suggest that neither side will keep a clean sheet during this match as they could be well matched. However, the odds-against for the BTTS No looks slightly more tempting.