Coleraine and Portadown face each other on Tuesday 02.10.2026, at 19:45 (UK Time), in a NIFL Premiership 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Coleraine's home ground, the .
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Coleraine 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 Coleraine vs Portadown
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Coleraine Win
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Coleraine preview
Coleraine heads into the match with the following record in the NIFL Premiership: in 27 matches, Coleraine secured 17 victories, 3 draws, and 7 losses, maintaining an average of 2 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Coleraine's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 17 victories so far.
Coleraine has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 55 goals, of which 55 were scored in the NIFL Premiership, resulting in an average of 2.04 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Joel Cooper, who has found the back of the net 16 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Dean Jarvis has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, Coleraine has conceded 25 goals in the NIFL Premiership (an average of 0.93 per game) and 25 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.93 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Portadown preview
Portadown comes into the game with 25 matches played so far in the NIFL Premiership. They have secured 9 victories, 1 draws, and 15 losses, maintaining an average of 1.12 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 9 wins, 1 draws, and 15 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 1.2 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.2.
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 45 goals with an average of 1.8 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 45 goals in 25 matches, averaging 1.8 per match.
Head to head: Coleraine vs Portadown
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Coleraine
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W W L W |
2 |
| Home | W W W W W |
2.38 |
| Away | W L D W W |
1.64 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 63% | 77% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.96 | 3.38 | 2.57 |
| Scored | 2.04 | 2.54 | 1.57 |
| Conceded | 0.93 | 0.85 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 52% | 62% | 43% |
| Without Conceding | 37% | 38% | 36% |
| Failed To Score | 15% | 0% | 29% |
| 1st to Score | 59% | 62% | 57% |
|
xG
|
1.78 | 1.7 | 1.87 |
|
xGA
|
1 | 0.99 | 1.01 |
Portadown
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L L W W |
1.12 |
| Home | L W L W L |
1.23 |
| Away | L L W L W |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 36% | 38% | 33% |
| Goals | 3 | 2.77 | 3.25 |
| Scored | 1.2 | 1.08 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 1.8 | 1.69 | 1.92 |
| Both Teams to Score | 48% | 46% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 16% | 23% | 8% |
| Failed To Score | 36% | 31% | 42% |
| 1st to Score | 59% | 54% | 42% |
|
xG
|
1.23 | 1.31 | 1.15 |
|
xGA
|
1.66 | 1.71 | 1.6 |
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