Portadown and Carrick Rangers face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 NIFL Premiership season. The game takes place at Shamrock Park on Tuesday, 07/04/2026, at 19:45 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Portadown vs Carrick Rangers, 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.
APWin predictions for Portadown vs Carrick Rangers
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Under 2.5 Goals
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Portadown preview
Portadown comes into the match having played 34 games in the NIFL Premiership so far. They have recorded 11 wins, 4 draws, and 19 losses, with an average of 1.09 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 11 wins, 4 draws, and 19 losses.
Portadown's attack has scored 37 goals during this period. Out of this total, 37 goals were scored in the NIFL Premiership, averaging 1.09 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.09.
The offence system of Portadown is led by Eamon Fyfe as the top scorer of the season. The irish midfielder has scored 12 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 58 goals with an average of 1.71 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 58 goals conceded in 34 matches, resulting in an average of 1.71.
Carrick Rangers preview
On the other hand, Carrick Rangers comes into the match having played 34 games in the NIFL Premiership so far. They have recorded 13 wins, 7 draws, and 14 losses, with an average of 1.35 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 13 wins, 7 draws, and 14 losses.
Carrick Rangers's attack has scored 55 goals during this period. Out of this total, 55 goals were scored in the NIFL Premiership, averaging 1.62 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.62.
The offence system of Carrick Rangers is led by Paul Heatley as the top scorer of the season. The irish midfielder has scored 12 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Aidan Steele, who has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 52 goals with an average of 1.53 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 52 goals conceded in 34 matches, resulting in an average of 1.53.
Head to head: Portadown vs Carrick Rangers
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Portadown
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D D L D L |
0.6 |
| Home | D L W W L |
1.4 |
| Away | D L D L L |
0.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 32% | 41% | 24% |
| Goals | 2.79 | 2.47 | 3.12 |
| Scored | 1.09 | 1 | 1.18 |
| Conceded | 1.71 | 1.47 | 1.94 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 41% | 59% |
| Without Conceding | 18% | 29% | 6% |
| Failed To Score | 35% | 35% | 35% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 53% | 47% |
|
xG
|
1.18 | 1.33 | 1.06 |
|
xGA
|
1.6 | 1.65 | 1.56 |
Carrick Rangers
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W L L D |
1.4 |
| Home | W W D D W |
2.2 |
| Away | L L W W W |
1.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 38% | 39% | 38% |
| Goals | 3.15 | 3.22 | 3.06 |
| Scored | 1.62 | 1.67 | 1.56 |
| Conceded | 1.53 | 1.56 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 65% | 67% | 63% |
| Without Conceding | 21% | 22% | 19% |
| Failed To Score | 18% | 17% | 19% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.33 | 1.35 | 1.32 |
|
xGA
|
1.44 | 1.38 | 1.49 |
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