Our Portadown vs Carrick Rangers Prediction: 2-2
Portadown vs Carrick Rangers in the Northern Ireland Premier is scheduled for an 17:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 31, 2026. We expect a 2-2 result in a tightly contested match, with BTTS looking like a reliable bet given both teams’ recent scoring form.
This Portadown vs Carrick Rangers prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Portadown's Last Match – Bangor FC vs Portadown
Portadown will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-1 Northern Ireland Premier loss to Bangor FC on January 17.
Carrick Rangers's Last Match – Carrick Rangers vs Dungannon Swifts
Carrick Rangers will seek to keep their streak alive after a 5-1 Northern Ireland Premier victory over Dungannon Swifts on January 24. In that match, Carrick Rangers had 49% possession and 10 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Carrick Rangers | 49% | 0 (10) | - | 24 |
 Dungannon Swifts | 51% | 0 (5) | - | 19 |
Portadown vs Carrick Rangers Stats
Key Stats
| Portadown | Carrick Rangers | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.98 | Attacking Strength | 0.97 |
| 1.3 | Defence Strength | 1.12 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 1 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 1.8 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Portadown are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Carrick Rangers average 2.2 scored and 1.9 conceded per game.
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