Portadown and Cliftonville face each other on Tuesday 02.17.2026, at 19:45 (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 Cliftonville, 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 Cliftonville
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2nd Half Under 2.5 Goals
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Portadown preview
Portadown heads into the match with the following record in the NIFL Premiership: in 27 matches, Portadown secured 10 victories, 1 draws, and 16 losses, maintaining an average of 1.15 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Portadown's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 10 victories so far.
Portadown has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 33 goals, of which 33 were scored in the NIFL Premiership, resulting in an average of 1.22 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Eamon Fyfe, who has found the back of the net 10 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. James Teelan has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, Portadown has conceded 48 goals in the NIFL Premiership (an average of 1.78 per game) and 48 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.78 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Cliftonville preview
Cliftonville comes into the game with 25 matches played so far in the NIFL Premiership. They have secured 9 victories, 7 draws, and 9 losses, maintaining an average of 1.36 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 9 wins, 8 draws, and 10 losses.
Cliftonville's attack has been highly effective, scoring 41 goals during this period. Of that total, 37 were netted in the NIFL Premiership, with an average of 1.48 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.52.
Cliftonville's offensive system is led by Jack Keaney, the team's top scorer this season. The irish midfielder has found the back of the net 6 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Rory Hale. The midfielder has contributed with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 36 goals with an average of 1.44 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 41 goals in 27 matches, averaging 1.52 per match.
Head to head: Portadown vs Cliftonville
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 | W L L L L |
1.15 |
| Home | W L W L W |
1.36 |
| Away | L L L W L |
0.92 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 37% | 43% | 31% |
| Goals | 3 | 2.79 | 3.23 |
| Scored | 1.22 | 1.14 | 1.31 |
| Conceded | 1.78 | 1.64 | 1.92 |
| Both Teams to Score | 52% | 50% | 54% |
| Without Conceding | 15% | 21% | 8% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 29% | 38% |
| 1st to Score | 52% | 57% | 46% |
|
xG
|
1.25 | 1.36 | 1.15 |
|
xGA
|
1.67 | 1.71 | 1.62 |
Cliftonville
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L L D D |
1.36 |
| Home | W L W L L |
1.62 |
| Away | L D D D W |
1.08 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 36% | 46% | 25% |
| Goals | 2.92 | 2.92 | 2.92 |
| Scored | 1.48 | 1.62 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 1.44 | 1.31 | 1.58 |
| Both Teams to Score | 68% | 62% | 75% |
| Without Conceding | 24% | 31% | 17% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 23% | 17% |
| 1st to Score | 52% | 46% | 58% |
|
xG
|
1.46 | 1.59 | 1.33 |
|
xGA
|
1.43 | 1.26 | 1.59 |
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