Value bet: Carrick Rangers to win @ 1.80 – our chance 63% vs 56% implied by the price (edge +14%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Quick tips for this match
ResultCarrick Rangers to win ✓63% · @1.80
Double chanceEither team to win ✓84% · @1.20
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗58% · @1.67
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✗76% · @1.25
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✓11% · fair 8.72
Carrick Rangers vs Portadown preview and prediction
The match
Portadown travel to Loughview Leisure Arena in the Premiership on Saturday 8 August (15:00 WAT) to face Carrick Rangers. Carrick Rangers are 6th with 19 points from 15 games (in the top half), while Portadown sit 12th on 9 points (in the bottom three).
Form guide
Carrick Rangers's last 5: LWLWW Most recently they lost to Ballyclare Comrades 1–8 at home. At home they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.8 scored and 2.8 conceded.
Portadown's last 5: WWLDW Most recently they beat Kilbarrack United 3–0 away. On the road they have won 3 and lost 1 of their last 5. They average 1.8 scored and 1.0 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 7 April 2026, finished Portadown 1–1 Carrick Rangers.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.8 goals: 1.9 for Carrick Rangers and 0.9 for Portadown. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 53%, both teams to score at 58%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Value angle: Carrick Rangers to win at 1.80 – 63% on our numbers against 56% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 76% chance at odds of 1.25. Predicted score: Carrick Rangers 2–0 Portadown. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Carrick Rangers63%fair 1.58 · @1.80
Draw16%fair 6.20 · @3.70
Portadown21%fair 4.83 · @3.60
2.80Expected goals
1.89Carrick Rangers xG
0.91Portadown xG
58%Both score
53%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–011%
2–011%
1–110%
2–110%
3–07%
3–16%
From our goals model: Carrick Rangers 1.9 – 0.9 Portadown expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Carrick Rangers vs Portadown?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 76% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Carrick Rangers vs Portadown?
On our numbers Carrick Rangers have a 63% chance of winning, the draw 16% and Portadown 21%.
How many goals will there be in Carrick Rangers vs Portadown?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 53% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Carrick Rangers vs Portadown?
Our predicted score is Carrick Rangers 2–0 Portadown, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Carrick Rangers vs Portadown?
Carrick Rangers vs Portadown (Premiership) kicks off on Saturday 8 August 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at Loughview Leisure Arena.
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.
