My prediction for the Carrick Rangers vs Linfield match leans towards Linfield. The team is in excellent form, sitting in second place in the league and winning their last 5 matches in a row. Meanwhile, Carrick Rangers are in eighth place, with mixed results in their recent games. Historically, Linfield has overcome Carrick Rangers a greater number of times, showing their superiority. Therefore, a bet on Linfield's victory looks most likely in this match.