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Coleraine host Carrick Rangers at The Showgrounds, Coleraine on Saturday, Jan 2 at 4:00 PM in the Premiership.
Coleraine come into this fixture in red-hot form (4W from last 5). Carrick Rangers travel struggling badly (1W 3L in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.
History strongly favours Coleraine here — they've won 6 of 10 previous meetings against Carrick Rangers, with 2 draws. Their last encounter ended in Carrick Rangers won 0–2. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.2 per game in recent meetings.
Verdict: Coleraine look the stronger side on current evidence. Expect them to control proceedings at home, though Carrick Rangers will make it uncomfortable. Coleraine to win.