Glentoran vs Carrick Rangers tips and predictions

Value in the short price as Glentoran have upper hand over Carrick Rangers

It might not be very long after the 7:45pm kick-off before the home side is looking at the away team in their rear-view mirror. Excitement all but guaranteed, this is almost certain to deliver some goals.

On 16 NIFL Premiership points, third placed Glentoran host sixth placed Carrick Rangers. The visitors are not far behind them with 13 points.

This short price for the home win isn't breaking news. If anything you could justify Glentoran being a bit shorter.

The hosts come into the match having been superior to their recent opposition with 7 successive victories. The home side will need to make some serious misjudgements to lose this. If they produce their best they don't have much to fear.

Glentoran have produced some brilliant stuff. Their recent 4 matches have seen them hitting the net an average of 4.3 times per game and the tactics are working. They've only conceded 1 goal in their last 8 games. This clash presents another chance for them to keep a clean sheet.

In the recent matches between the two teams in this rivalry, this home side has won the last 6 in a row.

Glentoran are justifiable favourites and it's possible they just don't give up any ground to Carrick Rangers. In which case the BTTS No bet is the most compelling side bet.

The hosts are making moves to put breathing space between themselves and their rivals. Carrick Rangers will be under pressure from the start of the first half. They'll look to continue their winning streak with a victory here and they should get it done in style.