Portadown and Glenavon face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 NIFL Premiership season. The game takes place at Shamrock Park on Friday, 26/12/2025, at 15:00 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Portadown vs Glenavon, based on detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

APWin predictions for Portadown vs Glenavon

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Over 2.5 Goals

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👉 Our prediction is: Portadown to win the 1st half

Our top betting tip for the Portadown vs Glenavon match is Portadown to win the first half. While the half-time market is not one of the more well-known betting markets, it often offers better value odds than wins over 90 minutes.

We see this value in Portadown, which has been in impressive form at home and regularly gets out to quick starts. They should have a favourable matchup against Glenavon, who have had their share of struggles of late.

👉 Our prediction is: Draw

Portadown vs Glenavon is a matchup that is as close as they come, with our analysis finding hardly anything to separate the two sides. And so, our betting tip is to take the draw on the 1X2 market.

The 3.29 odds for a draw are quite favourable and would result in a substantial payout if the match does end in a stalemate.

Portadown preview

Portadown comes into the match having played 21 games in the NIFL Premiership so far. They have recorded 8 wins, 1 draws, and 12 losses, with an average of 1.19 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 24 wins, 9 draws, and 26 losses.

Portadown's attack has scored 76 goals during this period. Out of this total, 28 goals were scored in the NIFL Premiership, averaging 1.33 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.29.

The offense system of Portadown is led by Ahu Adebame Obhakhan as the top scorer of the season. The spanish midfielder has scored 9 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Ryan Mayse, who has contributed with 4 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 39 goals with an average of 1.86 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 84 goals conceded in 59 matches, resulting in an average of 1.42.

Glenavon preview

On the other hand, Glenavon comes into the match having played 21 games in the NIFL Premiership so far. They have recorded 4 wins, 0 draws, and 17 losses, with an average of 0.57 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 16 wins, 10 draws, and 33 losses.

Glenavon's attack has scored 60 goals during this period. Out of this total, 18 goals were scored in the NIFL Premiership, averaging 0.86 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.02.

The offense system of Glenavon is led by David McDaid as the top scorer of the season. The irish forward has scored 9 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Ben Wilson, who has contributed with 1 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 45 goals with an average of 2.14 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 92 goals conceded in 59 matches, resulting in an average of 1.56.

Head to head: Portadown vs Glenavon

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

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Portadown

Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W L W L W

1.19

Home L W L W L

1.18

Away W L W L L

1.2

Away Team

Glenavon Team Logo

Glenavon

Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L L L W L

0.57

Home L W L L L

1.2

Away L L L L L

0

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Published on 23 December 2025, at 20:31 Last updated on 23 December 2025, at 20:31
Author: Amauri Barbosa

Journalist, a football lover and sports betting expert for over 7 years. In addition to being a bet world aficionado, Amauri also practices athletics, and as all good Brazilian, does not refuse a brew.