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Carrick Rangers and Crusaders meet at Taylors Avenue, Carrickfergus on Saturday, Mar 20 at 4:00 PM with both clubs firmly in the mix for the European places in the Premiership. Just 3 points separate them in the standings.
Carrick Rangers come into this fixture in mixed form (2W 0D 0L). Crusaders travel in mixed form (1W 0D 1L), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.
In 10 previous meetings, Carrick Rangers lead 3–5 with 2 draws. Their last encounter ended in Carrick Rangers won 6–1. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 4.2 per game in recent meetings.
Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Carrick Rangers a slight edge, but Crusaders are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.