Carrick Rangers vs Portadown Prediction, H2H & Stats
Northern-Ireland: Premiership
· Regular Season - 1 Head to head
Last 9 meetings
1 - 1
Carrick Rangers
0 - 3
Carrick Rangers
1 - 2
Portadown
1 - 0
Portadown
4 - 1
Portadown
1 - 0
Carrick Rangers
1 - 1
Carrick Rangers
0 - 1
Portadown
1 - 1
Portadown
Premiership table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Coleraine FC |
14 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 32:13 | +19 | 35 |
| 2 |  Linfield |
14 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 21:11 | +10 | 33 |
| 3 |  Larne |
12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 22:10 | +12 | 26 |
| 4 |  Glentoran |
13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 17:11 | +6 | 21 |
| 5 |  Cliftonville FC |
14 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 23:17 | +6 | 18 |
| 6 | Carrick Rangers |
14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 23:27 | -4 | 18 |
| 7 |  Crusaders FC |
14 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 20:29 | -9 | 18 |
| 8 |  Ballymena United |
12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 17:16 | +1 | 15 |
| 9 |  Dungannon Swifts |
13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 13:18 | -5 | 15 |
| 10 |  Limavady United |
14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 14:23 | -9 | 14 |
| 11 |  Bangor |
14 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 12:26 | -14 | 9 |
| 12 | Portadown |
14 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 11:24 | -13 | 8 |
Recent form
7 - 1
Carrick Rangers
L
1 - 1
Limavady United
D
3 - 0
Newry City AFC
W
2 - 2
Linfield
D
2 - 4
Carrick Rangers
W
4 - 0
Crusaders FC
W
2 - 0
Carrick Rangers
L
2 - 5
Larne
L
1 - 1
Carrick Rangers
D
1 - 3
Cliftonville FC
L
1 - 0
Portadown
L
1 - 2
Linfield
L
0 - 2
Cliftonville FC
L
1 - 2
Portadown
W
0 - 0
Glentoran
D
3 - 1
Limavady United
W
2 - 0
Portadown
L
3 - 1
Portadown
L
1 - 1
Linfield
D
0 - 2
Larne
L
Who wins? Three ways to read it
1 · X · 2Most likely scores
Expected goals: 1.4 Carrick Rangers · 1.1 Portadown
Goal lines
Team comparison
Carrick Rangers vs Portadown: preview and prediction
Carrick Rangers host Portadown in the Northern-Ireland Premiership (Regular Season - 1) on Saturday, 8th August 2026 at 15:00 at Taylors Avenue, Carrickfergus. Carrick Rangers sit 6th in the table and Portadown 12th.
Carrick Rangers have been inconsistent, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 games (W-D-W-D-L). Portadown are struggling, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats in their last 5 games (D-W-L-L-L).
In the last 9 meetings, Carrick Rangers won 3, Portadown won 3 and 3 ended level. These games average 2.2 goals, with both teams scoring in 56% and over 2.5 goals in 33%.
Our goal model expects about 1.4 goals for Carrick Rangers and 1.1 for Portadown. It gives Carrick Rangers the edge (44% home win, 27% draw, 30% away win), 46% for over 2.5 goals and 50% for both teams to score. The most likely score is 1-1.
Our pick was Home or Draw at odds of 1.20. We also like Over 2.5.
Carrick Rangers vs Portadown FAQs
What is the best prediction for Carrick Rangers vs Portadown?
Our top tip is Double Chance: Home or Draw (1.20 odds).
Who will win Carrick Rangers vs Portadown?
Carrick Rangers are favourites: our model gives Carrick Rangers 44%, the draw 27% and Portadown 30%.
Will both teams score?
Both teams scoring has a 50% chance in our model, and it happened in 56% of recent meetings.
How many goals are expected?
Our model expects 2.5 goals in total, with a 46% chance of over 2.5 goals.
When is Carrick Rangers vs Portadown?
Kick-off is on Saturday, 8th August 2026 at 15:00 at Taylors Avenue, Carrickfergus.
Who is the referee?
S. Gregg is in charge of this game.