Carrick Rangers vs Portadown: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Portadown travel to face Carrick Rangers on Saturday 8 August in the Premiership, with Loughview Leisure Arena the venue – the ball rolls at 15:00 WAT. In the table, Carrick Rangers are 6th, upper half, on 19 points after 15 matches; Portadown are 12th (in the drop zone) with 9.
Current form
Carrick Rangers, last 5: LWLWW Their latest outing: 1–8 defeat to Ballyclare Comrades, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 2.8 conceded per game.
Portadown, last 5: WWLDW Their latest outing: 3–0 win over Kilbarrack United, away. Away from home the record reads 3 won, 1 lost from 5. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 1.0 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Head to head
When they last met (7 Apr 2026) it ended Portadown 1–1 Carrick Rangers.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Carrick Rangers 1.7 xG, Portadown 1.2 xG – a total near 2.9. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 54%, GG 60%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Carrick Rangers 53%, draw 22%, Portadown 25%.
GG/NG: GG (60%) at 1.67.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (77%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: Carrick Rangers 1–1 Portadown. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Carrick Rangers53%fair 1.88 · @1.80
Draw22%fair 4.51 · @3.70
Portadown25%fair 4.05 · @3.60
2.87Expected goals
1.71Carrick Rangers xG
1.15Portadown xG
60%Both score
54%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–111%
1–010%
2–110%
2–08%
0–17%
1–26%
From our goals model: Carrick Rangers 1.7 – 1.2 Portadown expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Team ratings (Betarazi)
Carrick Rangers
Portadown
Attack vs Premiership average
+11%
-29%
Goals conceded vs average
+24%
+6%
Our expected goals here
1.68
1.24
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.
What is the prediction for Carrick Rangers vs Portadown?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Carrick Rangers vs Portadown?
On our numbers Carrick Rangers have a 53% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Portadown 25%.
How many goals will there be in Carrick Rangers vs Portadown?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 54% likely and both teams score 60% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Carrick Rangers vs Portadown?
Our predicted score is Carrick Rangers 1–1 Portadown, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 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.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
