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Carrick Rangers vs Portadown
Northern Ireland
NIFL Premiership Loughview Leisure Arena, Carrickfergus 
AI Match Summary
Carrick Rangers host Portadown in the NIFL Premiership. Expect goals in this one — both sides have been finding the net. Portadown have shipped 1.88 goals a game lately, while Carrick Rangers have conceded 1.75 and scored 2.13. Head-to-head, Carrick Rangers have won 3 to Portadown's 1, with 1 draws. They last met on Apr 7, 2026, ending 1:1. The numbers (2.00 xG vs 1.69) point toward Carrick Rangers. AI goal market prediction: Over 2.5, BTTS: GG.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
- Form's been kind to Carrick Rangers lately — more wins on the board than Portadown.
- Hard to split these two; draw probability sits at 40%.
- Regular NIFL Premiership form gives a decent read on both sides.
- High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 82%).
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Carrick Rangers | Portadown |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 28 | 28 |
| Wins | 13 | 11 |
| Draws | 7 | 5 |
| Losses | 8 | 12 |
| Goals Scored | 2.13 | 1.63 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.75 | 1.88 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 2.13 | 1.63 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.75 | 1.88 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Attack & Defence Capability Index
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Carrick Rangers's goal record stands at 86% scoring rate across 28 recent games.
Defensive concern: Portadown conceded in 71% of 28 recent games.
These sides typically produce 2.80 goals when they meet.
Solid form: Carrick Rangers remains unbeaten in 3 of 5 recent matches.
Scoring Trends
Recent Form & Match History
Carrick Rangers
(Home)Portadown
(Away)League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glentoran | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 2 | Cliftonville | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 3 | Ballymena | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 4 | Bangor FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 5 | Coleraine | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 6 | Crusaders | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 7 | Dungannon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 8 | Linfield | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 9 | Larne | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 10 | Limavady | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 11 | Portadown | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 12 | Carrick Rangers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
