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Carrick Rangers vs Portadown - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions
Northern Ireland
NIFL Premiership Loughview Leisure Arena, Carrickfergus 
Match Events
AI Match Summary
Carrick Rangers in this NIFL Premiership matchup, with the score ending 1-0 — backing the pre-match view that favored Carrick Rangers.
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.
- Carrick Rangers are the model's pick here, at 50%.
- Regular NIFL Premiership form gives a decent read on both sides.
- High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
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 | 29 | 28 |
| Wins | 15 | 7 |
| Draws | 4 | 7 |
| Losses | 10 | 14 |
| Goals Scored | 2.14 | 1.5 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.45 | 1.68 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.88 | 1.38 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Carrick Rangers Compare
Portadown Compare
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 83% scoring rate across 29 recent games.
Defensive concern: Portadown conceded in 82% of 28 recent games.
These sides typically produce 2.00 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 | Coleraine | 11 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 23:10 | 28 |
| 2 | Linfield | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 14:6 | 25 |
| 3 | Larne | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 15:3 | 19 |
| 4 | Glentoran | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 15:10 | 17 |
| 5 | Carrick Rangers | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 19:17 | 16 |
| 6 | Crusaders | 11 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 15:21 | 15 |
| 7 | Dungannon | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 11:14 | 13 |
| 8 | Ballymena | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 15:14 | 12 |
| 9 | Cliftonville | 11 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 12:13 | 12 |
| 10 | Limavady | 10 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 11:16 | 12 |
| 11 | Portadown | 11 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 8:20 | 5 |
| 12 | Bangor FC | 11 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 10:24 | 5 |
