Portadown and Carrick Rangers face each other on Saturday 01.31.2026, at 17:30 (UK Time), in a NIFL Premiership 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Portadown's home ground, the Shamrock Park.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Portadown and Carrick Rangers, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Portadown vs Carrick Rangers
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Over 2.5 Goals
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Portadown preview
Portadown heads into the match with the following record in the NIFL Premiership: in 24 matches, Portadown secured 9 victories, 1 draws, and 14 losses, maintaining an average of 1.17 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Portadown's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 9 victories so far.
Portadown has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 30 goals, of which 30 were scored in the NIFL Premiership, resulting in an average of 1.25 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Eamon Fyfe, who has found the back of the net 9 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. James Teelan has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, Portadown has conceded 42 goals in the NIFL Premiership (an average of 1.75 per game) and 42 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.75 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Carrick Rangers preview
Carrick Rangers comes into the game with 24 matches played so far in the NIFL Premiership. They have secured 7 victories, 5 draws, and 12 losses, maintaining an average of 1.08 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 7 wins, 5 draws, and 12 losses.
Carrick Rangers's attack has been highly effective, scoring 33 goals during this period. Of that total, 33 were netted in the NIFL Premiership, with an average of 1.38 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.38.
Carrick Rangers's offensive system is led by Daniel Purkis, the team's top scorer this season. The irish forward has found the back of the net 7 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Aidan Steele. The midfielder has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 41 goals with an average of 1.71 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 41 goals in 24 matches, averaging 1.71 per match.
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 | L L W W L |
1.17 |
| Home | W L W L W |
1.33 |
| Away | L L W L W |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 38% | 42% | 33% |
| Goals | 3 | 2.75 | 3.25 |
| Scored | 1.25 | 1.17 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 1.75 | 1.58 | 1.92 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 17% | 25% | 8% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 25% | 42% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 58% | 42% |
|
xG
|
1.24 | 1.35 | 1.15 |
|
xGA
|
1.65 | 1.7 | 1.6 |
Carrick Rangers
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L L D D |
1.08 |
| Home | L L D L L |
0.92 |
| Away | W D L W L |
1.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 29% | 25% | 33% |
| Goals | 3.08 | 3.08 | 3.08 |
| Scored | 1.38 | 1.25 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 1.71 | 1.83 | 1.58 |
| Both Teams to Score | 63% | 58% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 21% | 25% | 17% |
| Failed To Score | 21% | 25% | 17% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 42% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.33 | 1.29 | 1.37 |
|
xGA
|
1.49 | 1.49 | 1.49 |
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