Good pick · fair odds 1.70 · bookmaker 1.85 · Won ✓
5/10Rating
1.85Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultColeraine FC to win ✓67% · @1.33
Double chanceColeraine FC or draw ✓88% · @1.08
Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✓59% · @1.85
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓83% · fair 1.21
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–1 ✗19% · fair 5.27
Portadown vs Coleraine FC preview and prediction
The match
The Premiership sees Portadown take on Coleraine FC on Friday 28 August, kicking off at 19:45 (WAT) at Shamrock Park. Portadown are 12th with 9 points from 15 games (in the bottom three), while Coleraine FC sit 2nd on 35 points (in the top four). A gap of 26 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Portadown's last 5: LLLWW Most recently they lost to Crusaders FC 2–3 away. They average 1.2 scored and 1.3 conceded.
Coleraine FC's last 5: WDWLL Most recently they beat Carrick Rangers 2–0 away. On the road they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.3 scored and 1.5 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Coleraine FC arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.7 points a game against 1.0.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 18 July 2026, finished Coleraine FC 3–0 Portadown.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.2 goals: 0.5 for Portadown and 1.7 for Coleraine FC. That points to a tight game – under 2.5 goals is 63% likely, and at least one clean sheet is more likely than not.
Betting angles
Win chances: Portadown 12%, draw 22%, Coleraine FC 67%.
Both teams to score: no (59%) at 1.85.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Not both teams to score – a 59% chance at odds of 1.85, above our fair price of 1.70, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Portadown 0–1 Coleraine FC. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Portadown12%fair 8.47 · @8.00
Draw22%fair 4.63 · @4.75
Coleraine FC67%fair 1.50 · @1.33
2.17Expected goals
0.51Portadown xG
1.66Coleraine FC xG
41%Both score
37%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
0–119%
0–216%
0–011%
1–110%
0–39%
1–28%
From our goals model: Portadown 0.5 – 1.7 Coleraine FC expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Portadown vs Coleraine FC?
Our pick is Not both teams to score with a 59% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.85.
Who will win Portadown vs Coleraine FC?
On our numbers Portadown have a 12% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Coleraine FC 67%.
How many goals will there be in Portadown vs Coleraine FC?
We expect about 2.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 37% likely and both teams score 41% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Portadown vs Coleraine FC?
Our predicted score is Portadown 0–1 Coleraine FC, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.2 goals in total.
When is Portadown vs Coleraine FC?
Portadown vs Coleraine FC (Premiership) kicks off on Friday 28 August 2026 at 19:45 (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.
