Cliftonville FC vs Portadown prediction & analysis
62%
Footrivo pick
Cliftonville FC to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.62 · bookmaker 1.62 · Won ✓
5/10Rating
1.62Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultCliftonville FC to win ✓62% · @1.62
Double chanceCliftonville FC or draw ✓83% · @1.17
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓56% · @1.73
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✗78% · fair 1.28
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗16% · fair 6.45
Cliftonville FC vs Portadown preview and prediction
The match
Cliftonville FC host Portadown in the Premiership on Saturday 5 September, with kick-off at 15:00 (WAT) at Solitude. Cliftonville FC are 5th with 21 points from 15 games (in the top half), while Portadown sit 12th on 9 points (in the bottom three). A gap of 12 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Cliftonville FC's last 5: LLWWL Most recently they lost to Dungannon Swifts 0–2 at home. At home they have won 2 and lost 2 of their last 4. They average 1.3 scored and 1.2 conceded.
Portadown's last 5: LLLLW Most recently they lost to Coleraine FC 0–3 at home. On the road they have won 2 and lost 2 of their last 4. They average 1.2 scored and 1.3 conceded.
Cliftonville FC arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.5 points a game against 1.0.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 4 March 2026, finished Portadown 0–2 Cliftonville FC.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.4 goals: 1.7 for Cliftonville FC and 0.7 for Portadown. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 43%, both teams to score at 56%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Cliftonville FC 62%, draw 22%, Portadown 17%.
Safer route: Cliftonville FC or draw (83%) at 1.17.
Both teams to score: yes (56%) at 1.73.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Cliftonville FC to win – a 62% chance at odds of 1.62. Predicted score: Cliftonville FC 1–0 Portadown. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Cliftonville FC62%fair 1.62 · @1.62
Draw22%fair 4.63 · @3.80
Portadown17%fair 6.03 · @4.80
2.38Expected goals
1.67Cliftonville FC xG
0.71Portadown xG
56%Both score
43%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–016%
2–013%
1–111%
0–09%
2–19%
3–07%
From our goals model: Cliftonville FC 1.7 – 0.7 Portadown expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Cliftonville FC vs Portadown?
Our pick is Cliftonville FC to win with a 62% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.62.
Who will win Cliftonville FC vs Portadown?
On our numbers Cliftonville FC have a 62% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Portadown 17%.
How many goals will there be in Cliftonville FC vs Portadown?
We expect about 2.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 43% likely and both teams score 56% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Cliftonville FC vs Portadown?
Our predicted score is Cliftonville FC 1–0 Portadown, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.4 goals in total.
When is Cliftonville FC vs Portadown?
Cliftonville FC vs Portadown (Premiership) kicks off on Saturday 5 September 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at Solitude.
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.
