Value bet: Cliftonville FC to win @ 2.35 – our chance 46% vs 43% implied by the price (edge +8%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Quick tips for this match
ResultCliftonville FC to win ✓46% · @2.35
Double chanceEither team to win ✓77% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗59% · @1.67
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓75% · @1.28
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–1 ✗10% · fair 9.84
Portadown vs Cliftonville FC preview and prediction
The match
The Premiership sees Portadown take on Cliftonville FC on Wednesday 4 March, kicking off at 20:45 (WAT) at Shamrock Park. Portadown are 12th with 9 points from 15 games (in the bottom three), while Cliftonville FC sit 5th on 21 points (in the top half). A gap of 12 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Cliftonville FC's last 4: WLWL Most recently they beat Linfield 2–0 at home. They are scoring freely – 2.3 goals a game.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.8 goals: 1.1 for Portadown and 1.7 for Cliftonville FC. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 52%, both teams to score at 59%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Portadown 31%, draw 23%, Cliftonville FC 46%.
Both teams to score: yes (59%) at 1.67.
Value angle: Cliftonville FC to win at 2.35 – 46% on our numbers against 43% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 75% chance at odds of 1.28. Predicted score: Portadown 1–1 Cliftonville FC. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Portadown31%fair 3.21 · @2.65
Draw23%fair 4.39 · @3.35
Cliftonville FC46%fair 2.17 · @2.35
2.83Expected goals
1.10Portadown xG
1.73Cliftonville FC xG
59%Both score
52%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–111%
0–110%
1–210%
0–29%
1–06%
2–16%
From our goals model: Portadown 1.1 – 1.7 Cliftonville FC expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Footrivo team ratings
Portadown
Cliftonville FC
Attack vs Premiership average
-31%
+26%
Goals conceded vs average
+6%
-3%
Our expected goals here
0.96
1.89
Our own ratings from every Premiership result in the last 14 months, recent games counting more. Attack +20% = scores 20% more than an average side; goals conceded −20% = a tighter defence than average. They feed into every chance on this page.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Cliftonville FC to win✓
46%
2.17
2.35 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✓
77%
1.29
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
59%
1.69
1.67
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
75%
1.33
1.28
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
52%
1.94
1.90
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
70%
1.44
1.33
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
40%
2.48
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Cliftonville FC / FT Cliftonville FC✓
32%
3.14
–
Correct score
Correct score 0–1✗
10%
9.84
–
Form
Portadown
No recent results on record.
Cliftonville FC – last 4
WLWL
1 Mar
vs Linfield
2–0
W
24 Feb
vs Glentoran
0–4
L
21 Feb
vs Crusaders FC
5–2
W
13 Feb
@ Dungannon Swifts
2–3
L
2.3Scored / game
2.3Conceded / game
50%Both scored
75%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Portadown and Cliftonville FC.
What is the prediction for Portadown vs Cliftonville FC?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win Portadown vs Cliftonville FC?
On our numbers Portadown have a 31% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Cliftonville FC 46%.
How many goals will there be in Portadown vs Cliftonville FC?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 52% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Portadown vs Cliftonville FC?
Our predicted score is Portadown 1–1 Cliftonville FC, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Portadown vs Cliftonville FC?
Portadown vs Cliftonville FC (Premiership) kicks off on Wednesday 4 March 2026 at 20:45 (West Africa Time) at Shamrock Park.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
