Limavady Utd vs Carrick Head-to-Head Stats and Form Comparison

Raw output from both teams looks comparable at first glance, yet once we account for Strength of Schedule, a clear hierarchy emerges. The favorite has repeatedly risen to the challenge against higher-caliber opponents, underlining a genuine quality advantage.

Both teams have faced similar levels of opposition (SoS: 46.5 vs 44.8), making the raw statistics a reliable comparison tool in this matchup.

Few sides can match Carrick in front of goal. Their 2.4 average per fixture tells the story, with P. Heatley driving that output personally responsible for 2 goals this campaign.

Limavady Utd's backline outperforms Carrick's, with 1.1 goals conceded per match versus 1.5.

Limavady Utd has not faced any elite-level opponents in their recent matches, making it difficult to assess their ceiling.

Carrick has not faced any elite-level opponents in their recent matches, making it difficult to assess their ceiling.

Carrick is a strong road performer with a 83% away win rate, proving they can deliver results regardless of venue.

Crunching the numbers, this match averages out to 3.0 total goals. Going Over 2.5 carries the stronger statistical case, with the BTTS market looking possible given current form.

📈 Form Momentum: Limavady Utd has been remarkably consistent, maintaining a steady 1.5 points per game over their last 8 matches. This stability makes them a predictable but reliable force.

🔥 Form Momentum: Carrick is in scorching form, winning 7 of their last 10 matches with 24 goals scored. This level of consistency is difficult to sustain but devastating while it lasts.

📊 Key Trend: The form trajectories are diverging. Carrick is on the rise with 7W in last 10, while Limavady Utd shows signs of decline with 4W in last 8.

⚠️ Risk Factor: Despite being the statistical favorite, Carrick faces a key vulnerability: their defense concedes 1.5 goals per match. If Limavady Utd can exploit this, an upset becomes plausible.

💡 Why This Matters: The 15.8-point power rating gap between these teams translates to approximately a 85% win probability for Carrick. In practical terms, Carrick would win 8 out of 10 such matchups.

Carrick emerges as the favorite in this matchup. With a stronger overall power rating (61.0 vs 45.2) and advantages in key areas, they should have enough to prevail.

In their recent Irish Premiership match (2026-08-15), Carrick prevailed 1-2 against Limavady Utd. This result provides valuable insight into how these teams match up against each other. Notably, Carrick achieved this result away from home, which is particularly impressive. Winning on the road against Limavady Utd shows genuine quality and mental strength. The narrow 1-2 result shows how tight these encounters are. A single moment of quality or a tactical tweak could swing the next meeting either way. Limavady Utd will be eager to avenge this defeat. The desire for revenge can be a powerful motivator, and they may come into the next meeting with extra determination. Carrick will carry a psychological advantage from this recent victory. Knowing you've beaten your opponent recently provides a significant confidence boost.