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Coleraine vs Portadown - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

Northern Ireland Northern Ireland

NIFL Premiership The Showgrounds, Coleraine
Fri, Nov 13, 2026
VS
07:45 PM
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AI Match Summary

Coleraine host Portadown in the NIFL Premiership. This matchup has a clear pattern when you look at past meetings. Coleraine have averaged 2.36 scored and 1.21 conceded recently, against Portadown's 1.57 scored and 1.64 conceded. Past meetings favor Coleraine slightly — 5-0-0 in wins/losses/draws. They last met on Aug 28, 2026, ending 0:3. xG projections (1.88 - 1.13) back Coleraine to edge this. AI prediction: Home (1) Win — correct score tipped at 2-1.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

54%
Coleraine
15%
Draws
31%
Portadown
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Coleraine

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

54% / Medium Confidence
  • Portadown haven't matched Coleraine's recent run of results.
  • Model puts this one close, with a 39% draw probability.
  • This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
  • History favors Coleraine here — 5 wins from the last 5 head-to-heads.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 44%
Over 4.5 Goals 20%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 72.6%
Coleraine Clean Sheet 20%
Portadown Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Coleraine Portadown
Matches Played 28 28
Wins 21 8
Draws 3 6
Losses 4 14
Goals Scored 2.36 1.57
Goals Conceded 1.21 1.64
Expected Goals (xG) 1.88 1.13
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Aug 28, 2026 NIFL Premiership
Portadown vs Coleraine
0:3
Jul 18, 2026 Club Friendly
Coleraine vs Portadown
3:0
Feb 10, 2026 NIFL Premiership
Coleraine vs Portadown
2:1
Oct 25, 2025 NIFL Premiership
Portadown vs Coleraine
0:2
Sep 13, 2025 NIFL Premiership
Portadown vs Coleraine
1:4

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Coleraine 31 / 100
Portadown 30 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Coleraine Portadown

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Coleraine Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Coleraine found the back of the net in 86% of recent matches (28 games).

Portadown let in goals in 82% of their last 28 matches.

Historical meetings average 3.20 goals per match.

Coleraine has registered 4 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

Scoring Trends

Coleraine VS Portadown
2.25 Goals Scored 0.88
1.38 Goals Conceded 1.5
75% Over 1.5 88%
75% Over 2.5 38%
63% Over 3.5 25%

Recent Form & Match History

Coleraine

(Home)
16 Oct
Larne
2 : 3
Coleraine
10 Oct
Coleraine
1 : 0
Cliftonville
04 Oct
Bangor FC
2 : 3
Coleraine
25 Sept
Coleraine
1 : 3
Linfield
19 Sept
Coleraine
1 : 0
Limavady
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Portadown

(Away)
23 Oct
Portadown
1 : 2
Linfield
20 Oct
Portadown
0 : 2
Cliftonville
17 Oct
Cliftonville
1 : 2
Portadown
09 Oct
Portadown
0 : 0
Glentoran
03 Oct
Portadown
3 : 1
Limavady
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Linfield 13 10 2 1 20:10 32
2 Coleraine 12 10 1 1 26:12 31
3 Glentoran 12 6 2 4 16:10 20
4 Larne 9 6 1 2 18:8 19
5 Carrick Rangers 12 5 2 5 21:19 17
6 Ballymena 11 4 3 4 17:15 15
7 Crusaders 12 5 0 7 16:23 15
8 Dungannon 11 4 2 5 11:14 14
9 Cliftonville 12 4 0 8 13:15 12
10 Limavady 11 4 0 7 11:17 12
11 Portadown 13 2 2 9 11:23 8
12 Bangor FC 12 1 3 8 10:24 6
Promotion - NIFL Premiership (Championship Group)
Relegation - NIFL Premiership (Relegation Group)