Linfield vs Carrick Rangers tips and predictions

Linfield won't let you down

The general consensus is that when these sides meet they are bound to produce some goals.

There's 11 points between the two clubs as fifth place Linfield get set to host seventh place Carrick Rangers.

Linfield are unanimously favoured to win this and it doesn't look like there's much to play with in the match winner market.

Few would debate that Linfield have the pedigree. The hosts have secured 12 wins in 18 matches. It could also be significant that the visitors have been bereft of form while losing all of their last 5 matches when they've been away from home. They're likely to taste defeat again here.

This home defence is worth a mention. This clash is an opportunity for them to keep a clean sheet; the tactics are working. They've only conceded 1 goal in their last 8 games. While the hosts have looked secure at the back, their opponents here have been a little deflated in this aspect of the game. Away from home Carrick Rangers have conceded an average of 4.0 goals in their last 5 assignments.

Obviously these sides have done battle before. Linfield have won 15 of the last 17 fixtures between the two teams.

With the track record of Linfield it's possible they keep Carrick Rangers out of the running. That's why the BTTS No bet is the most compelling side bet.