Cliftonville FC vs Portadown prediction & analysis
87%
Footrivo pick
Cliftonville FC or draw
Very strong pick · fair odds 1.15 · bookmaker 1.22 · Lost ✗
10/10Rating
1.22Odds
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Value bet: Cliftonville FC to win @ 1.75 – our chance 63% vs 57% implied by the price (edge +10%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultCliftonville FC to win ✗63% · @1.75
Double chanceCliftonville FC or draw ✗87% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓53% · @1.60
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓78% · fair 1.29
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 11.02
Cliftonville FC vs Portadown preview and prediction
The match
Cliftonville FC host Portadown in the Premiership on Saturday 17 October, with kick-off at 18:00 (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: LLLLL Most recently they lost to Coleraine FC 0–1 away. Goals have dried up – just 0.7 per game.
Portadown's last 5: DWLLD Most recently they drew with Glentoran 0–0 at home. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 5 September 2026, finished Cliftonville FC 3–1 Portadown. Across their last 2 meetings Cliftonville FC have won 2, Portadown 0, with 0 draws and 3.0 goals per game; both teams scored in 1 of them.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.4 goals: 1.8 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 53%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Cliftonville FC 63%, draw 24%, Portadown 13%.
Safer route: Cliftonville FC or draw (87%) at 1.22.
Both teams to score: yes (53%) at 1.60.
Value angle: Cliftonville FC to win at 1.75 – 63% on our numbers against 57% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Cliftonville FC or draw – a 87% chance at odds of 1.22, above our fair price of 1.15, so there is value in it. 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 FC63%fair 1.59 · @1.75
Draw24%fair 4.08 · @3.90
Portadown13%fair 7.87 · @3.90
2.41Expected goals
1.75Cliftonville FC xG
0.66Portadown xG
53%Both score
43%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–016%
2–014%
1–110%
2–19%
0–09%
3–08%
From our goals model: Cliftonville FC 1.8 – 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 or draw with a 87% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Cliftonville FC vs Portadown?
On our numbers Cliftonville FC have a 63% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Portadown 13%.
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 53% 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 17 October 2026 at 18:00 (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.
