Bangor and Portadown face each other on Saturday 01.17.2026, at 15:00 (UK Time), in a NIFL Premiership 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Bangor's home ground, the Bangor Fuels Arena.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Bangor and Portadown, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Bangor vs Portadown
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Under 2.5 Goals
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Bangor preview
Bangor heads into the match with the following record in the NIFL Premiership: in 23 matches, Bangor secured 8 victories, 4 draws, and 11 losses, maintaining an average of 1.22 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Bangor's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 8 victories so far.
Bangor has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 28 goals, of which 28 were scored in the NIFL Premiership, resulting in an average of 1.22 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Ben Arthurs, who has found the back of the net 9 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Tiarnan Mulvenna has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, Bangor has conceded 37 goals in the NIFL Premiership (an average of 1.61 per game) and 37 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.61 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Portadown preview
Portadown comes into the game with 23 matches played so far in the NIFL Premiership. They have secured 9 victories, 1 draws, and 13 losses, maintaining an average of 1.22 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 9 wins, 1 draws, and 13 losses.
Portadown's attack has been highly effective, scoring 30 goals during this period. Of that total, 30 were netted in the NIFL Premiership, with an average of 1.3 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.3.
Portadown's offensive system is led by Eamon Fyfe, the team's top scorer this season. The irish midfielder has found the back of the net 9 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, James Teelan. The forward has contributed with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 41 goals with an average of 1.78 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 41 goals in 23 matches, averaging 1.78 per match.
Head to head: Bangor vs Portadown
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Bangor
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W L W L |
1.22 |
| Home | W L L W L |
1.31 |
| Away | L L W D W |
1.1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 35% | 38% | 30% |
| Goals | 2.83 | 2.69 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.22 | 1.23 | 1.2 |
| Conceded | 1.61 | 1.46 | 1.8 |
| Both Teams to Score | 57% | 62% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 9% | 8% | 10% |
| Failed To Score | 35% | 31% | 40% |
| 1st to Score | 39% | 46% | 30% |
|
xG
|
1.21 | 1.27 | 1.11 |
|
xGA
|
1.55 | 1.47 | 1.67 |
Portadown
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W W L W |
1.22 |
| Home | W L W L W |
1.33 |
| Away | L W L W L |
1.09 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 39% | 42% | 36% |
| Goals | 3.09 | 2.75 | 3.45 |
| Scored | 1.3 | 1.17 | 1.45 |
| Conceded | 1.78 | 1.58 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 52% | 50% | 55% |
| Without Conceding | 17% | 25% | 9% |
| Failed To Score | 30% | 25% | 36% |
| 1st to Score | 39% | 58% | 45% |
|
xG
|
1.26 | 1.35 | 1.18 |
|
xGA
|
1.63 | 1.7 | 1.58 |
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