Cliftonville FC 61%Draw 22%Portadown 17%Expected goals 1.66 – 0.72
61%
Betarazi pick
Cliftonville FC to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.63 · bookmaker 1.62 · Won ✓
5/10Rating
1.62Odds
Picks by market
ResultCliftonville FC to win ✓61% · @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 2–1 ✗9% · fair 10.90
Cliftonville FC vs Portadown: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Cliftonville FC welcome Portadown to Solitude for a Premiership fixture on Saturday 5 September (15:00 WAT). In the table, Cliftonville FC are 5th, upper half, on 21 points after 15 matches; Portadown are 12th (in the drop zone) with 9. There are 12 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Cliftonville FC, last 5: LLWWL Their latest outing: 0–2 defeat to Dungannon Swifts, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 2 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 1.2 conceded per game.
Portadown, last 5: LLLLW Their latest outing: 0–3 defeat to Coleraine FC, at home. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 2 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Cliftonville FC, collecting 1.5 points per game to 1.0 for Portadown.
Head to head
When they last met (4 Mar 2026) it ended Portadown 0–2 Cliftonville FC.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Cliftonville FC 1.7 xG, Portadown 0.7 xG – a total near 2.4. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 43%, GG 56%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Cliftonville FC 61%, draw 22%, Portadown 17%.
Lower-risk option: Cliftonville FC or draw (83%) at 1.17.
GG/NG: GG (56%) at 1.73.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Cliftonville FC to win (61%, odds 1.62). Most likely score in line with that pick: Cliftonville FC 1–0 Portadown. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Cliftonville FC61%fair 1.63 · @1.62
Draw22%fair 4.57 · @3.80
Portadown17%fair 5.93 · @4.80
2.38Expected goals
1.66Cliftonville FC xG
0.72Portadown xG
56%Both score
43%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–015%
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 61% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.62.
Who will win Cliftonville FC vs Portadown?
On our numbers Cliftonville FC have a 61% 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.
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.
