The match finished 2–0. The 2 prediction did not land.

Carrick Rangers host Linfield in the Premiership. Carrick Rangers have taken 5 points from their last 5 matches, compared with 10 for Linfield. Linfield have scored 64 and conceded 34 in the league. Linfield sit 4th, compared with Carrick Rangers in 7th. Linfield have won 3 of the last 5 head-to-head meetings. The away side's form and match profile therefore support the 2 selection. The model rates this selection at 63.69%.

• Carrick Rangers have taken 5 points from their last 5 matches (1W-2D-2L), while Linfield have taken 10 (3W-1D-1L).
• Carrick Rangers have scored 65 goals in 39 league games this season, conceding 61.
• Linfield have scored 64 goals in 39 league games, conceding 34.
• Carrick Rangers currently sit 7th on 43 points, while Linfield are 4th on 62.
• Across the last 5 head-to-head meetings, these sides have averaged 2 goals per game.
• Both teams scored in 1 of those 5 meetings.