Cliftonville and Portadown face each other in an official match of the 2026/27 NIFL Premiership season. The game takes place at Solitude on Saturday, 05/09/2026, at 15:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Cliftonville vs Portadown, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
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Cliftonville preview
Cliftonville comes into the match having played 4 games in the NIFL Premiership so far. They have recorded 2 wins, 0 draws, and 2 losses, with an average of 1.5 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 17 wins, 9 draws, and 19 losses.
Cliftonville's attack has scored 65 goals during this period. Out of this total, 5 goals were scored in the NIFL Premiership, averaging 1.25 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.44.
The offence system of Cliftonville is led by Joe Gormley as the top scorer of the season. The irish forward has scored 8 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Rory Hale, who has contributed with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 4 goals with an average of 1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 70 goals conceded in 45 matches, resulting in an average of 1.56.
Portadown preview
On the other hand, Portadown comes into the match having played 4 games in the NIFL Premiership so far. They have recorded 0 wins, 0 draws, and 4 losses, with an average of 0 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 13 wins, 5 draws, and 24 losses.
Portadown's attack has scored 46 goals during this period. Out of this total, 2 goals were scored in the NIFL Premiership, averaging 0.5 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.1.
The offence system of Portadown is led by Eamon Fyfe as the top scorer of the season. The irish midfielder has scored 13 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, James Teelan, who has contributed with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 8 goals with an average of 2 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 74 goals conceded in 42 matches, resulting in an average of 1.76.
Head to head: Cliftonville vs Portadown
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Cliftonville
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L W W L |
1.2 |
| Home | L W L W L |
1.2 |
| Away | L W W L L |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.25 | 2.5 | 2 |
| Scored | 1.25 | 1 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1.5 | 0.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.31 | 1.16 | 1.45 |
|
xGA
|
1.6 | 1.66 | 1.56 |
Portadown
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
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