About Match
In the standings it is Carrick Rangers 8th on 10 points, Larne 3rd on 16 — separated by 6. Against a league average of 1.34 goals per team per game, Carrick Rangers run at 1.38 scored and 1.63 conceded, Larne at 2 and 0.5. A win here leaves Carrick Rangers on 13 points and up to 4th, other results permitting.
Larne arrive on a run of five straight wins. Carrick Rangers have banked 4 of the last 15 points on offer; Larne, 15.
13 meetings are on record — 2 won by Carrick Rangers, 9 by Larne, 2 drawn, at 3.15 goals per meeting. Hosting has counted for little in this fixture — the home side has won only 38% of those meetings. Expect goals on precedent — three or more in 62% of the meetings, and both sides scored in 62%.
The venue is Belfast Loughshore Hotel Arena in Carrickfergus.