Nakhon Ratchasima FC 0-2 Port FC – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Nakhon Ratchasima FC at 40%, yet in-form Port FC provide a compelling counter-argument — this Nakhon Ratchasima FC vs Port FC fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Pre-Match Analysis
Nakhon Ratchasima FC and Port FC meet at 80th Birthday Stadium in Thai League 1, Regular Season - 8. This fixture gets under way on Saturday 18 October 2025 at 12:00 UTC.
Current Form
Nakhon Ratchasima FC's overall Thai League 1 record this term: 1W 5D 4L from 10 games (0.80 PPG). Last five: L D D D L. They are averaging 0.70 goals per game and conceding 1.30 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Nakhon Ratchasima FC have played only a handful of Thai League 1 games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
At home at 80th Birthday Stadium, Nakhon Ratchasima FC have gone 2W 6D 2L this season (10 games, 1.20 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.50 goals scored and 1.70 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 80% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture.
Port FC (all games): 5W 2D 3L across 10 Thai League 1 outings this term — 1.70 points per game. Last five: D L W L W. Their attacking form is sharp — 2.30 goals per game is a high-output rate that commands respect in the goals markets. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Port FC have played only a handful of Thai League 1 games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
Port FC's form when playing away from home: 3W 1D 6L across 10 road games this term (1.00 PPG). Away from home they average 1.10 goals scored and 1.50 conceded per game. Their away PPG of 1.00 is notably below their overall 1.70 — form away from home has been a clear weakness this season.
On a straight form reading, Port FC are the stronger side — 0.90 PPG clear of the hosts (1.70 vs 0.80). Backing them with draw insurance is the conservative play if the outright away price appears short.
Head-to-Head
Port FC hold the superior head-to-head record in this fixture, claiming 4 wins from 6 meetings. The hosts have won just 1 times in that span.
Attacking output has been a hallmark of this fixture. At 4.0 goals per game across 6 meetings, the Over 2.5 has a statistically grounded case from the head-to-head record alone. The most recent clash, on 1 Mar 2025, ended 2–4 with Port FC winning.
The H2H provides genuine backing for the away side. Port FC have won 4 of 6 previous encounters, and at 4.0 goals per game, the goals market also points upward. The away win and Over 2.5 combination has a historical case worth noting.
Trading
Nakhon Ratchasima FC half-time and goal-timing data (37 games, 18 at home): they score before half-time in 61% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 80% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 60% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 78% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 56% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 35%.
Port FC half-time and goal-timing data (37 games, 18 at away): they score before half-time in 89% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 57% of the time; BTTS occurs in 56% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 50% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 35%.
From a combined perspective, both sides have high BTTS rates — Nakhon Ratchasima FC 65% and Port FC 62% — which reinforces the BTTS Yes angle from in-play data. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Nakhon Ratchasima FC 54% | Port FC 57%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Nakhon Ratchasima FC 1.16 xG and Port FC 0.89 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Nakhon Ratchasima FC attack 0.756 / defence 1.031 | Port FC attack 0.733 / defence 0.977. League average goals — home 1.575 / away 1.171. Nakhon Ratchasima FC's attack strength of 0.756 is below the league average — the 1.16 xG projection reflects a team that scores at a discount to the division norm. Data: 37 Nakhon Ratchasima FC games / 37 Port FC games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Nakhon Ratchasima FC 40% | Draw 34% | Port FC 26%. Fair-value odds: Nakhon Ratchasima FC 2.50 | Draw 2.94 | Port FC 3.85. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 34% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 34% | BTTS probability 42% | Total xG 2.05. Under 2.5 is the strongly backed market at 66% probability — total xG of 2.05 sits well below the 2.5 threshold. The model is projecting a tight, low-scoring match based on both sides' defensive quality. BTTS probability of 42% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is Nakhon Ratchasima FC at 40% — marginal model lean. Note a divergence: in-form Port FC (1.70 PPG) cuts against the Poisson lean — consider the strength-adjusted model over surface-level form results. Draw probability of 34% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Nakhon Ratchasima FC if the outright odds are short.
The Poisson model projects 2.05 xG in total — Under 2.5 at 34% — Poisson-only — limited corroboration confidence — though form averaging only 2.9 goals per game and H2H averaging only 4.0 goals per meeting point in the other direction.
Poisson assigns a 42% probability to BTTS No based on the attack/defence strength model. This conflicts with form data: Nakhon Ratchasima FC 80% | Port FC 50% from recent games — a notable divergence.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Nakhon Ratchasima FC vs Port FC | Competition: Thai League 1, Regular Season - 8 | Venue: 80th Birthday Stadium • Kick-off: Saturday 18 Oct 2025, 12:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Nakhon Ratchasima FC 40% | Draw 34% | Port FC 26% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 34% | BTTS 42% | xG Nakhon Ratchasima FC 1.16 / Port FC 0.89 • Poisson strength factors: Nakhon Ratchasima FC attack 0.756 / def 1.031 | Port FC attack 0.733 / def 0.977 | league avg home 1.575 / away 1.171 • Poisson stance: Nakhon Ratchasima FC (40%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.16
Nakhon Ratchasima FC xG
Expected Goals
0.89
Port FC xG
42%
BTTS
63%
Over 1.5
34%
Over 2.5
15%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Nakhon Ratchasima FC vs Port FC kick off?
Nakhon Ratchasima FC vs Port FC kicked off at 12:00 on Saturday 18 October 2025 at 80th Birthday Stadium.
What was the final score in Nakhon Ratchasima FC vs Port FC?
Nakhon Ratchasima FC 0 - 2 Port FC.
Where is Nakhon Ratchasima FC vs Port FC being played?
The match is being played at 80th Birthday Stadium.
What competition is Nakhon Ratchasima FC vs Port FC part of?
Nakhon Ratchasima FC vs Port FC is a Regular Season - 8 fixture in the Thai League 1 (Thailand).
Who is favourite to win Nakhon Ratchasima FC vs Port FC?
Our statistical model gives Nakhon Ratchasima FC a 40% chance of winning, Port FC a 26% chance, and a 34% chance of a draw — making Nakhon Ratchasima FC the favourite.
Will both teams score in Nakhon Ratchasima FC vs Port FC?
Our model estimates a 42% probability that both Nakhon Ratchasima FC and Port FC will score (BTTS).
Will Nakhon Ratchasima FC vs Port FC have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 34%.
What is the head-to-head record between Nakhon Ratchasima FC and Port FC?
Record (6 meetings): Nakhon Ratchasima FC 1W | Draws 1 | Port FC 4W.
What form are Nakhon Ratchasima FC and Port FC in?
Nakhon Ratchasima FC (all comps): 1W-5D-4L in 10 | 0.80 PPG | GF 0.70 / GA 1.30 | L5 L-D-D-D-L. Port FC (all comps): 5W-2D-3L in 10 | 1.70 PPG | GF 2.30 / GA 1.00 | L5 D-L-W-L-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Behind the Numbers
The model rates Nakhon Ratchasima FC's attack at 0.76x the league average against Port FC's defence at 0.98x — combine the two and it projects 1.16 expected goals for the hosts. Flip it around — Port FC's attack (0.73x) against Nakhon Ratchasima FC's defence (1.03x) — and the away total comes out at 0.89.
These ratings are built from 37/37 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 15.0% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 0-0 (14.6%), 1-0 (13.3%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 43% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Nakhon Ratchasima FC Win
40%
2.49
34%
2.94
26%
3.88
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 0
15.0%
Home win
Most likely
1 – 1
13.3%
Draw
0 – 0
12.9%
Draw
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.16
Nakhon Ratchasima FC xG
Total xG
2.05
0.89
Port FC xG
2.49
40%
Home win
2.94
34%
Draw
3.88
26%
Away win
Goals Markets
61%
Over 1.5
1.64
39%
Under 1.5
2.56
34%
Over 2.5
2.94
66%
Under 2.5
1.52
15%
Over 3.5
6.67
85%
Under 3.5
1.18
6%
Over 4.5
16.67
94%
Under 4.5
1.06
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
42%
BTTS Yes
2.36
58%
BTTS No
1.74
Clean Sheet
41%
2.42
31%
3.20
Win to Nil
17%
6.02
8%
12.41
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 12.9 | 11.4 | 5.0 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 15.0 | 13.3 | 5.9 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 8.7 | 7.7 | 3.4 | 1.0 | 0.2 | – |
| 3 | 3.4 | 3.0 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – |
| 4 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – | – |
| 5 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Nakhon Ratchasima FC vs Port FC?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 15.0%.
How many goals are Nakhon Ratchasima FC and Port FC expected to score?
The model projects 1.16 expected goals for Nakhon Ratchasima FC and 0.89 for Port FC, a combined total of 2.05.
How confident is the prediction model for Nakhon Ratchasima FC vs Port FC?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 40%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
The Form Picture
Across their last 37 outings, Nakhon Ratchasima FC have picked up 1.05 PPG on a 8W 15D 14L record — L-D-D-D-L across the most recent five. It's still early in the season for Nakhon Ratchasima FC, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
Port FC's form line: 16W 10D 11L from 37 games, 1.57 PPG, last five D-L-W-L-W. It's still early in the season for Port FC, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
Put side by side, Port FC are the form team by 0.52 points per game — a gap wide enough to matter, though form alone rarely tells the whole story against Nakhon Ratchasima FC.
Home & Away Splits
On home soil, Nakhon Ratchasima FC have posted 1.28 PPG from 18 outings (5W 8D 5L).
On the road, Port FC have gone 6W 4D 8L from 18 away games — 1.22 PPG when travelling.
Scoring & Defensive Trends
Nakhon Ratchasima FC are averaging 1.14 goals scored and 1.78 conceded per game recently; Port FC are on 1.81 scored and 1.22 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Nakhon Ratchasima FC have seen both teams score in 65% of their recent games; Port FC in 62%.
Last 37 Results — Thai League 1
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Nakhon Ratchasima FC
Early Season
Port FC
Early Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Nakhon Ratchasima FC and Port FC in coming into this match?
Nakhon Ratchasima FC have gone 8W 15D 14L in their last 37 games (1.05 PPG), while Port FC have gone 16W 10D 11L in their last 37 (1.57 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Nakhon Ratchasima FC at home or Port FC away?
Nakhon Ratchasima FC's home record (1.28 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Nakhon Ratchasima FC at home: 1.28 PPG; Port FC away: 1.22 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
History of the Fixture
On record, these two have faced off 8 times since November 2021 — enough meetings to establish some real patterns. Every recorded meeting has come in Thai League 1. They last met on 21 February 2026, roughly 6 months ago.
Records & Recent Trends
Port FC have won the last 4 meetings between these two, a run that gives them the psychological edge coming in.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Nakhon Ratchasima FC have gone 1W 1D 2L from 4 meetings on their own ground against Port FC — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 8 Meetings
1
Nakhon Ratchasima FC
1
Draws
6
Port FC
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Nakhon Ratchasima FC and Port FC?
From 8 meetings on record, Nakhon Ratchasima FC have won 1, Port FC have won 6, and 1 have been drawn.
When did Nakhon Ratchasima FC and Port FC last play each other?
They last met on 21 February 2026, when Port FC 2-0 Nakhon Ratchasima FC.
Who has won more matches between Nakhon Ratchasima FC and Port FC?
Port FC have the better head-to-head record, with 6 wins from 8 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
How These Sides Start
Nakhon Ratchasima FC are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 61% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 28% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 17% of those situations.
Port FC are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 89% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 17% of those situations.
Goals & Clean Sheets
BTTS has landed consistently for both sides recently — 78% for Nakhon Ratchasima FC, 56% for Port FC — a strong two-way scoring signal.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 56% (Nakhon Ratchasima FC) and 50% (Port FC).
On the defensive side: Port FC in 39%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Nakhon Ratchasima FC home games / Port FC away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Nakhon Ratchasima FC play Port FC?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 78% of Nakhon Ratchasima FC's games and 56% of Port FC's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Nakhon Ratchasima FC vs Port FC usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 56% of Nakhon Ratchasima FC's recent games and 50% of Port FC's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Nakhon Ratchasima FC and Port FC tend to score early?
Nakhon Ratchasima FC have had a goal before half-time in 61% of their recent matches, Port FC in 89% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Port FC cruise to a comfortable 0-2 victory over Nakhon Ratchasima FC.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Port FC beat Nakhon Ratchasima FC 0-2 at 80th Birthday Stadium, Regular Season - 8, in the Thai League 1. The remainder of the report sets that outcome against the pre-match model, the markets and the teams' data profiles.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Nakhon Ratchasima FC 1.16 xG and Port FC 0.89 xG, a combined 2.05. The scoreboard read 0-2 for 2 actual goals. Nakhon Ratchasima FC fell 1.2 short of their projected output. Port FC outscored their 0.89 projection by 1.1. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Nakhon Ratchasima FC attack 0.76 / defence 1.03 against Port FC attack 0.73 / defence 0.98, drawn from 37/37 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Nakhon Ratchasima FC 40% | Draw 34% | Port FC 26%, with Nakhon Ratchasima FC to win its most likely call at 40%. The actual Port FC win had been the model's second-ranked read at 26%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 34%. The game delivered 2, so it stayed under — in line with the projection. Over 1.5 had been 63% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 42% and the match did not — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 55% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Nakhon Ratchasima FC 54%, Port FC 57%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 64%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Nakhon Ratchasima FC's trading profile (37 games, 18 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 65% of their matches — today it did not; they fail to score in 30% of games, a blank that repeated today.
Port FC's trading profile (37 games, 18 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 62% of their matches — today it did not.
Form vs Result
On form, Port FC arrived the stronger side — 1.57 PPG against 1.05. Form held, and they took the win. Nakhon Ratchasima FC (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.39 scoring average — below par going forward. Port FC (home/away splits) conceded 0 against a 1.39 average — tighter than their form line.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 3 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit), form (hit). Partial vindication: some calls landed, others slipped.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.