Crusaders welcome Carrick Rangers at Seaview, Belfast on Friday, Nov 13 at 8:45 PM in a Premiership fixture that's tighter on paper than the positions suggest — just 2 points split them in the table.

Crusaders come into this fixture in mixed form (2W 0D 3L). Carrick Rangers travel struggling badly (1W 3L in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts. Crusaders head into this on the back of a defeat, while Carrick Rangers arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Crusaders and Carrick Rangers have split their 10 meetings almost evenly (4W–2D–4W). Their last encounter ended in Crusaders won 0–4. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 5.0 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: Little separates these two on form or history. Home advantage could be the deciding factor — a narrow Crusaders win or a draw looks most likely.