Portadown and Linfield face each other on Friday 10.17.2025, at 19:45 (UK Time), in a NIFL Premiership 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Portadown's home ground, the Shamrock Park.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Portadown and Linfield, 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 Portadown vs Linfield
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Over 2.5 Goals
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Portadown preview
Portadown heads into the match with the following record in the NIFL Premiership: in 11 matches, Portadown secured 4 victories, 0 draws, and 7 losses, maintaining an average of 1.09 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Portadown's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 4 victories so far.
Portadown has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 13 goals, of which 13 were scored in the NIFL Premiership, resulting in an average of 1.18 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Eamon Fyfe, who has found the back of the net 4 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Ryan Mayse has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, Portadown has conceded 23 goals in the NIFL Premiership (an average of 2.09 per game) and 23 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 2.09 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Linfield preview
Linfield comes into the game with 7 matches played so far in the NIFL Premiership. They have secured 5 victories, 1 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 2.29 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 7 wins, 3 draws, and 5 losses.
Linfield's attack has been highly effective, scoring 20 goals during this period. Of that total, 13 were netted in the NIFL Premiership, with an average of 1.86 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.33.
Linfield's offensive system is led by Kieran Offord, the team's top scorer this season. The scottish midfielder has found the back of the net 5 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Matthew Fitzpatrick. The forward has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 2 goals with an average of 0.29 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 11 goals in 15 matches, averaging 0.73 per match.
Head to head: Portadown vs Linfield
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Home Team
Portadown
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W L L W |
1.09 |
| Home | L W L L |
1 |
| Away | L W L L W |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 36% | 33% | 40% |
| Goals | 3.27 | 3.33 | 3.2 |
| Scored | 1.18 | 1.17 | 1.2 |
| Conceded | 2.09 | 2.17 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 55% | 67% | 40% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 45% | 33% | 60% |
| 1st to Score | 36% | 33% | 40% |
|
xG
|
1.27 | 1.43 | 1.11 |
|
xGA
|
1.57 | 1.59 | 1.54 |
Away Team
Linfield
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L D W W |
2.29 |
| Home | W W W W |
3 |
| Away | L D |
1.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 71% | 100% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.14 | 2.25 | 2 |
| Scored | 1.86 | 2.25 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 0.29 | 0 | 0.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 14% | 0% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 71% | 100% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 14% | 0% | 33% |
| 1st to Score | 36% | 100% | 33% |
|
xG
|
1.63 | 1.62 | 1.65 |
|
xGA
|
0.75 | 0.4 | 1.1 |
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