Portadown vs Carrick Rangers: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 31 January

Portadown

W L L D L

9th place in League

0-3

31/01/2026 13:30

Carrick Rangers

D W D L L

7th place in League

Northern Ireland Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Portadown vs Carrick Rangers on 31 January 2026 (kick-off: 13:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Portadown vs Carrick Rangers preview before placing your bet.

Portadown are currently 9th with 36 points after 33 matches.
Carrick Rangers sit 7th with 43 points from 33 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Portadown to win with probability 39%.
Head-to-head history favors Portadown, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Carrick Rangers have 2 wins, while one match ended in a draw.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

13:30

2026-01-31

Portadown vs Carrick Rangers - Prediction & Odds

Portadown

Carrick Rangers

2026-01-31 13:30

STANDINGS UP TO 31/01/2026

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Larne FC	73	33	22	7	4	60	22	38
02 Glentoran FC	69	33	21	6	6	63	30	33
03 Coleraine	65	33	20	5	8	62	31	31
04 Linfield FC	62	33	18	8	7	56	24	32
05 Cliftonville	47	33	13	8	12	49	48	1
06 Dungannon Swifts	46	33	15	1	17	40	58	-18
07 Carrick Rangers	43	33	12	7	14	49	51	-2
08 Bangor FC	36	33	10	6	17	38	57	-19
09 Portadown	36	33	11	3	19	36	57	-21
10 Ballymena United	34	33	9	7	17	39	50	-11
11 Crusaders	26	33	7	5	21	38	72	-34
12 Glenavon Lurgan	25	33	8	1	24	33	63	-30

Champion Additional	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Larne FC	83	5	3	1	1	13	4	9
02 Coleraine	80	5	5	0	0	21	6	15
03 Glentoran FC	77	5	2	2	1	10	8	2
04 Linfield FC	66	5	1	1	3	5	9	-4
05 Cliftonville	53	5	2	0	3	6	11	-5
06 Dungannon Swifts	46	5	0	0	5	2	19	-17

Playoffs	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Carrick Rangers	53	5	3	1	1	15	7	8
02 Portadown	44	5	2	2	1	8	9	-1
03 Ballymena United	39	5	1	2	2	7	8	-1
04 Bangor FC	39	5	0	3	2	3	8	-5
05 Crusaders	36	5	3	1	1	10	9	1
06 Glenavon Lurgan	28	5	0	3	2	4	6	-2

Head To Head

22/11/2025 11:00

Carrick Rangers

1 - 2

Portadown

NIR D1

11/10/2025 10:00

Carrick Rangers

1 - 0

Portadown

NIR D1

05/04/2025 10:00

Carrick Rangers

4 - 1

Portadown

NIR D1

08/03/2025 13:30

Portadown

1 - 0

Carrick Rangers

NIR D1

09/11/2024 11:00

Portadown

1 - 1

Carrick Rangers

NIR D1

07/09/2024 10:00

Carrick Rangers

0 - 1

Portadown

NIR D1

Portadown

50%

Draw

17%

Carrick Rangers

33%

Portadown Last 6 matches

17/01/2026 11:00

Bangor FC 1 - 0 Portadown NIR D1

13/01/2026 15:45

Portadown 4 - 2 Annagh United NIR CUP

30/12/2025 15:45

Glentoran FC 2 - 1 Portadown NIR D1

26/12/2025 11:00

Portadown 1 - 0 Glenavon Lurgan NIR D1

20/12/2025 11:00

Dungannon Swifts 4 - 2 Portadown NIR D1

13/12/2025 11:00

Portadown 1 - 0 Ballymena United NIR D1

Win

50%

Draw

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Carrick Rangers

20/01/2026 15:45

Carrick Rangers 1 - 1 Cliftonville NIR SHCUP

17/01/2026 11:00

Cliftonville 1 - 4 Carrick Rangers NIR D1

13/01/2026 15:45

Carrick Rangers 0 - 0 Linfield FC NIR D1

10/01/2026 11:00

Carrick Rangers 5 - 1 Queen's University NIR CUP

03/01/2026 11:00

Carrick Rangers 0 - 7 Glentoran FC NIR D1

30/12/2025 15:45

Crusaders 2 - 2 Carrick Rangers NIR D1

Win

33%

Draw

50%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Northern Ireland Premi...

Played games

Goals

Scored

394

Avg. per game

1.35

Conceded

486

Avg. per game

1.67

Scored

405

Avg. per game

1.40

Conceded

506

Avg. per game

1.75

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 291 matches

YesNo

203 (70%)88 (30%)

In last 291 matches

NoYes

195 (67%)94 (33%)

Portadown

Recent matches

Carrick Rangers

Under /Over

(84%)38 7(16%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(84%)38 7(16%)

Under /Over

(31%)14 31(69%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(51%)23 22(49%)

Under /Over

(60%)27 18(40%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

/Yes

(53%)24 21(47%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(69%)31 14(31%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Portadown

Carrick Rangers

Shots

Portadown

Total shots

7.43 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Carrick Rangers

Total shots

7.67 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Portadown Pass Carrick Rangers

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

46%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

46%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Portadown

291

Played games

Carrick Rangers

289

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.21

Clean sheets

0.23

3.47

1010

Corners

1070

3.70

0.05

Throw-ins

0.04

0.06

Offsides

0.06

0.92

267

GK saves

285

0.99

Portadown

DISCIPLINARY

Carrick Rangers

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.62

472

483

1.67

0.07

0.11

0.15

Fouls

0.23

0.00

Tackles

0.00

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Portadown vs Carrick Rangers Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Portadown vs Carrick Rangers on 31 January 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Northern Ireland Premier League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Portadown vs Carrick Rangers Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Portadown's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Carrick Rangers's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Northern Ireland Premier League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Northern Ireland Premier League standings and the Northern Ireland Premier League form table to understand exactly where Portadown and Carrick Rangers sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our Northern Ireland Premier League predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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