Cliftonville vs Portadown: match statistics
Cliftonville vs Portadown: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Cliftonville played against Portadown in NIFL Premiership (Northern Ireland). The game was played on September 5, 2026. Venue: Solitude. Final score: 3:1.
Recent form
Cliftonville has 2 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.50 points per game. Portadown has 0 wins, 0 draws and 4 losses, with 0.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Cliftonville scores 1.25 goals per game and allows 1.00. Portadown scores 0.50 and allows 2.00. Games in this league average 2.50 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 25% of Cliftonville's games and 25% of Portadown's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 50%, compared with league averages of 36% for BTTS and 55% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Cliftonville has the higher season xG average, 1.31 to 1.00 per game. Cliftonville takes 11.8 shots per game, while Portadown takes 7.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Cliftonville leads at halftime in 50% of its games and scores 0.50 goals per game after halftime. Portadown leads at halftime in 0% and scores 0.50 after halftime.
When the teams score
Cliftonville's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (1 goals). For Portadown, it is minutes 46-60 (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
NIFL Premiership games average 2.50 goals. Both teams score in 36% of games, and 55% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Cliftonville have the clearer home advantage: they have won 50% of their home matches, while Portadown have lost both away games and concede an average of 2 goals on the road. The hosts also create more chances, averaging 11.5 shots and 3.5 shots on target per match, compared with the visitors’ 7.5 shots and 2.5 on target. Their average home xG stands at 1.16, slightly higher than Portadown’s 1.06 away from home, while opponents allow their rivals an xG of 1.68. Cliftonville are not entirely reliable defensively, however, having failed to keep a clean sheet at home and conceded 9 goals in their last 5 matches, which increases the visitors’ chances of scoring. Nevertheless, Portadown sit 11th, have lost 4 of their last 5 matches and are on a two-match away losing streak, making a narrow home win the most likely outcome.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The BTTS pick does not have a moderate edge, as Cliftonville averages no goals scored in the season data and failed to score in 100% of matches. Portadown are not a particularly clinical side either, averaging 1.0 goal with an xG of 1.06, although Cliftonville’s weak defense, allowing an xG of 2.00, supports the possibility of an away goal. In their last five matches, both teams recorded BTTS in only 40% of cases, identical to Cliftonville’s figure across the broader sample, which is clearly above the league’s cautious BTTS signal of 33%. The hosts average just 0.5 shots on target per match and have a 0% shooting conversion rate, while Portadown concede an average of 2.0 goals. Therefore, the most realistic scenario is that at least one side—primarily Cliftonville—will fail to score, supporting BTTS - No.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
In their last 5 matches, Cliftonville averaged 1.2 goals scored and 1.8 conceded, while Portadown scored 1.2 goals and conceded as many as 2.0 per game. Both teams have a positive scoring profile over this period: Cliftonville’s average xG stands at 1.24, with 1.54 xG conceded, while Portadown recorded 1.12 xG and 1.67 conceded. The 2.5-goal line was surpassed in 60% of the last five matches involving both teams, supporting a forecast of approximately 2.77 goals in the game. However, the strongest selection is Over 1.5 goals, as the weaker defensive performances of both sides should be enough to produce at least two goals, even with the hosts’ limited finishing efficiency in their current home matches.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The strongest scenario is Cliftonville leading at the break and maintaining their advantage to win, as the hosts took the lead before half-time in 40% of their last five matches, while Portadown were trailing at half-time in as many as 60% of theirs. During this period, Cliftonville averaged 0.8 goals scored and 0.6 conceded before the break, compared with Portadown’s figures of just 0.4 scored and 1.2 conceded. The hosts won two of their last five matches, while the visitors won only one, with Portadown losing four of five. The risk of a turnaround remains significant, as Portadown’s xG stands at 1.06 compared with the hosts’ 0.94; however, the visitors’ weaker first-half form provides clearer support for the 1/1 outcome.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Cliftonville | Portadown | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 19% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.33 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Cliftonville is 150% better for: goals scored per game.
1.25 goals / game - Cliftonville · 0.5 goals / game - Portadown
Cliftonville is 100% better for: goals allowed per game.
1 goals / game - Cliftonville · 2 goals / game - Portadown
Cliftonville scores in 50% of games (2 of 4 games), while Portadown keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 4 games).
Portadown scores in 25% of games (1 of 4 games), while Cliftonville keeps a clean sheet in 25% (1 of 4 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Cliftonville
Over / Under - Portadown
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Cliftonville is 700% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2 pts / game - Cliftonville · 0.25 pts / game - Portadown
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Cliftonville - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 1.0 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Portadown - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.5 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.5 |
| 1 goal | 50% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 25% | 50% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 25% |
| No goal | 50% | 50% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.25 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.3 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| 1 goal | 75% | 75% |
| 2 goals | 50% | 25% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 25% |
| Clean sheet | 25% | 25% |
| No goal | 100% | 75% |
| Goal difference | -5 | -1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (1 goal). Concedes most in 61-75 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (2 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Cliftonville
Portadown
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (NIFL Premiership).
Teams vs league
| Cliftonville | Liga | Portadown | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.25 | 2.50 | • 2.50 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 25% | 36% | ▼ 25% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 50% | 55% | ▼ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 25% | 34% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 50% | 64% | ▲ 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 86% | ▼ 75% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Cliftonville's perspective: 2 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Portadown. Games average 3.33 goals, and both teams scored in 67% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Cliftonville vs Portadown?
The NIFL Premiership match finished Cliftonville 3:1 Portadown. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Cliftonville and Portadown?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Cliftonville won 2, Portadown won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Cliftonville vs Portadown?
Cliftonville score 1.25 goals per game on average and Portadown 0.50. The NIFL Premiership average is 2.50 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 25% of Cliftonville's matches and 25% of Portadown's.
What form are Cliftonville and Portadown in?
Over the last 5 games Cliftonville have a 2-0-2 record (1.50 points per game) and Portadown 0-0-4 (0.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Cliftonville vs Portadown?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Cliftonville vs Portadown: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.