Football · Northern Ireland Premier · 15/09, 20:45
Prediction: Portadown vs Linfield
Team pages: Portadown · Linfield
Prediction summary
Expected goals
2.71Total
Portadown1.36
Linfield1.35
1X2
Portadown
Draw
Linfield
Markets
Over 2.5 goals 51%
Both teams to score 54%
Most likely score
1-1 13%
Recent form · 10 last
Portadown
2-1-7 (W-D-L)
Linfield
6-0-4 (W-D-L)
Head-to-head
Portadown
1–1–4
Linfield
(6 last)
- Linfield3-1Portadown
- Portadown2-0Linfield
- Linfield3-0Portadown
- Portadown1-3Linfield
- Linfield2-1Portadown
- Portadown2-2Linfield
Model analysis
1st-half goalsOver 1.5 · 54%model estimate
Match keys
- Our model (Elo, opponent-adjusted) favours Linfield (rating 1457 vs 1510).
- H2H favours Linfield: 4-1-1.
- Cards-heavy: 6.2 🟨 combined avg.
Statistics · 10/10 matches analysed
F = for · A = against · HT = half-time · FT = full-time
| Portadown | Linfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals for / against (FT) | 1 / 2.1 | 1.1 / 1.2 |
| Goals for / against (HT) | 0.4 / 1.2 | 0.4 / 0.6 |
| Half-time result (W/D/L) | 30/10/60% | 30/30/40% |
| Corners (HT / FT) | 1.7 / 4.2 | 2.8 / 5.7 |
| Cards (🟨 / 🟥) | 3 / 0.3 | 3.2 / 0.3 |
Head-to-head (H2H) · Portadown 1–1–4 Linfield
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| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/03/26 Northern Ireland Premier | Linfield | 3-1 HT 1-1 | Portadown |
| 17/10/25 Northern Ireland Premier | Portadown | 2-0 HT 0-0 | Linfield |
| 06/09/25 Northern Ireland Premier | Linfield | 3-0 HT 0-0 | Portadown |
| 18/01/25 Northern Ireland Premier | Portadown | 1-3 HT 0-3 | Linfield |
| 30/11/24 Northern Ireland Premier | Linfield | 2-1 HT 0-0 | Portadown |
| 30/08/24 Northern Ireland Premier | Portadown | 2-2 HT 1-1 | Linfield |
Standings · Northern Ireland Premier
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| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coleraine | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 4 | 16 |
| 2 | Linfield | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 15 |
| 3 | Cliftonville | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 6 | 12 |
| 4 | Dungannon Swifts | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 12 |
| 5 | Larne FC | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 10 |
| 6 | Carrick Rangers | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 9 |
| 7 | Crusaders | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 12 | 9 |
| 8 | Glentoran | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
| 9 | Ballymena Utd | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 4 |
| 10 | Limavady United | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 3 |
| 11 | Bangor FC | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 2 |
| 12 | Portadown | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 13 | 0 |
Common opponents 6 opponents
How each team fared against the same recent opponents
| Opponent | Portadown | Linfield |
|---|---|---|
| Larne FC | 0-2 L | 0-2 L |
| Cliftonville | 1-3 L | 1-0 W |
| Coleraine | 0-3 L | 0-3 L |
| Dungannon Swifts | 0-1 L | 1-0 W |
| Carrick Rangers | 0-1 L | 1-0 W |
| Ballymena Utd | 2-1 W | 0-3 L |
| Record vs common | 1 W 0 D 5 L | 3 W 0 D 3 L |
Better against common opponents: Linfield (3 of 6 head-to-heads won)
Last 10 matches played
The averages above come from these matches. W = win, D = draw, L = loss. Common opponents to both are in blue.
Portadown
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| Date | Opponent | HT | FT | Cor. | Cards | Res. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/09 | Larne FC Northern Ireland Premier |
0-1 | 0-2 | 6 | 3 | L |
| 05/09 | Cliftonville Northern Ireland Premier |
0-2 | 1-3 | 7 | 4 | L |
| 28/08 | Coleraine Northern Ireland Premier |
0-2 | 0-3 | 3 | 2 | L |
| 22/08 | Crusaders Northern Ireland Premier |
0-2 | 2-3 | 3 | 3 | L |
| 15/08 | Dungannon Swifts Northern Ireland Premier |
0-1 | 0-1 | 3 | 7 | L |
| 08/08 | Carrick Rangers Northern Ireland Premier |
0-0 | 0-1 | 3 | 7 | L |
| 25/04 | Bangor FC Northern Ireland Premier |
2-1 | 4-2 | 4 | 0 | W |
| 18/04 | Ballymena Utd Northern Ireland Premier |
1-0 | 2-1 | 4 | 1 | W |
| 11/04 | Crusaders Northern Ireland Premier |
0-3 | 0-4 | 5 | 3 | L |
| 07/04 | Carrick Rangers Northern Ireland Premier |
1-0 | 1-1 | 4 | 3 | D |
Linfield
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| Date | Opponent | HT | FT | Cor. | Cards | Res. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/09 | Dungannon Swifts Northern Ireland Premier |
0-0 | 1-0 | 6 | 5 | W |
| 05/09 | Carrick Rangers Northern Ireland Premier |
0-0 | 1-0 | 9 | 6 | W |
| 29/08 | Limavady United Northern Ireland Premier |
1-0 | 2-0 | 7 | 4 | W |
| 21/08 | Cliftonville Northern Ireland Premier |
0-0 | 1-0 | 5 | 3 | W |
| 15/08 | Glentoran Northern Ireland Premier |
1-0 | 2-1 | 6 | 7 | W |
| 08/08 | Ballymena Utd Northern Ireland Premier |
0-1 | 0-3 | 7 | 0 | L |
| 12/05 | Dungannon Swifts Northern Ireland Premier |
1-0 | 3-1 | 3 | 4 | W |
| 25/04 | Cliftonville Northern Ireland Premier |
1-2 | 1-2 | 7 | 2 | L |
| 18/04 | Coleraine Northern Ireland Premier |
0-2 | 0-3 | 4 | 0 | L |
| 11/04 | Larne FC Northern Ireland Premier |
0-1 | 0-2 | 3 | 4 | L |
Frequently asked questions
Who is the favourite in Portadown vs Linfield?
According to our model, the most likely result is a Portadown win (36%). Probabilities: Portadown 36%, draw 28%, Linfield 36%.
How many goals are expected in Portadown vs Linfield?
The model expects 2.71 goals (Portadown 1.36 · Linfield 1.35), with a 53% chance of under 2.75 goals.
Will both teams score in Portadown vs Linfield?
The model gives a 54% chance that both teams score.
What is the most likely score?
The most likely score according to our model is 1-1.