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Cliftonville vs Portadown - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions
Northern Ireland
NIFL Premiership Solitude, Belfast 
AI Match Summary
Cliftonville host Portadown in the NIFL Premiership. Both sides' recent runs tell most of the story. Portadown have shipped 1.68 goals a game lately, while Cliftonville have conceded 1.41 and scored 1.24. Head-to-head, Cliftonville have won 3 to Portadown's 2, with 0 draws. They last met on Sep 5, 2026, ending 3:1. Model xG sits at 1.75 vs 0.94, favoring Cliftonville. The model's pick is Away (2) to win or Over 2.5 goals.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
- Look at the last few games and Cliftonville come out ahead of Portadown on wins alone.
- Hard to split these two; draw probability sits at 44%.
- 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 | Cliftonville | Portadown |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 29 | 28 |
| Wins | 13 | 7 |
| Draws | 1 | 7 |
| Losses | 15 | 14 |
| Goals Scored | 1.24 | 1.5 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.41 | 1.68 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.75 | 0.94 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
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
Defensive concern: Portadown conceded in 82% of 28 recent games.
Historical meetings average 3.20 goals per match.
Cliftonville found the back of the net in 72% of recent matches (29 games).
Solid form: Cliftonville remains unbeaten in 1 of 5 recent matches.
Scoring Trends
Recent Form & Match History
Cliftonville
(Home)Portadown
(Away)League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coleraine | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 22:10 | 25 |
| 2 | Linfield | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 12:6 | 22 |
| 3 | Glentoran | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 15:10 | 17 |
| 4 | Larne | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 12:3 | 16 |
| 5 | Crusaders | 10 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 15:18 | 15 |
| 6 | Carrick Rangers | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 15:15 | 13 |
| 7 | Dungannon | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 9:10 | 13 |
| 8 | Ballymena | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 13:11 | 12 |
| 9 | Cliftonville | 10 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 12:12 | 12 |
| 10 | Limavady | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 8:14 | 9 |
| 11 | Bangor FC | 10 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 10:22 | 5 |
| 12 | Portadown | 11 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 8:20 | 5 |
