Linfield vs Portadown Correct Score Prediction: Team Stats, H2H & Betting Insights

Linfield Logo
Linfield 2.3
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3 : 1
CORRECT SCORE
Portadown Logo
1.2 Portadown
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Our Linfield vs Portadown Prediction: 3-1

Linfield vs Portadown in the Northern Ireland Premier is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday March 14, 2026. Our correct score prediction favors a 3-1 home triumph, but considering recent goal trends, betting on over 2.5 goals also makes sense.

This Linfield vs Portadown prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.

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Recent Form Insights

Linfield's Last Match – Larne FC vs Linfield

Linfield must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 1-1 Northern Ireland Premier draw against Larne FC on February 24. In that match, Linfield recorded 58% possession, firing 5 shots on target.

TeamPossessionShots (on target)xGDangerous Attacks
Larne FC Logo Larne FC
42%0 (2)-36
Linfield Logo Linfield
58%0 (5)-47

Portadown's Last Match – Portadown vs Dungannon Swifts

Portadown will seek to keep their streak alive after a 1-0 Northern Ireland Premier victory over Dungannon Swifts on February 21. In that match, Portadown saw 54% of the ball and 5 shots on target.

TeamPossessionShots (on target)xGDangerous Attacks
Portadown Logo Portadown
54%0 (5)-76
Dungannon Swifts Logo Dungannon Swifts
46%0 (1)-72

Linfield vs Portadown Stats

Key Stats

Linfield Portadown
1.64Attacking Strength1.04
0.4Defence Strength1.16
2.3Points Per Game1.2
7/10WIN4/10
2/10DRAW0/10
6/10Clean Sheets2/10
3/10BTTS5/10
4/10Over 2.5 Goals6/10
1.9Average Scored1.1

Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded

Linfield are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 0.4 conceded per match, while Portadown average 1.1 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.

Linfield
19-4

Portadown
11-14

Linfield Recent Results

  • Wins 70% 7
  • Draws 20% 2
  • Lost 10% 1
  • Goals Scored 1.9/match 19
  • Goals Conceded 0.4/match 4
MatchDateScore
24
Feb
Larne FC
Linfield
1
1
21
Feb
Linfield
Glentoran
1
0
17
Feb
Dungannon Swifts
Linfield
1
4
14
Feb
Glenavon
Linfield
0
3
10
Feb
Linfield
Dungannon Swifts
6
0
06
Feb
Limavady United
Linfield
1
0
31
Jan
Linfield
Ballymena Utd
2
1
28
Jan
Linfield
Ballymena Utd
1
0
24
Jan
Crusaders
Linfield
0
1
16
Jan
Linfield
Larne FC
0
0

Portadown Recent Results

  • Wins 40% 4
  • Draws 0% 0
  • Lost 60% 6
  • Goals Scored 1.1/match 11
  • Goals Conceded 1.4/match 14
MatchDateScore
21
Feb
Portadown
Dungannon Swifts
1
0
17
Feb
Portadown
Cliftonville
0
1
14
Feb
Portadown
Larne FC
2
1
10
Feb
Coleraine
Portadown
2
1
07
Feb
Portadown
Dungannon Swifts
1
2
31
Jan
Portadown
Carrick Rangers
0
3
17
Jan
Bangor FC
Portadown
1
0
13
Jan
Portadown
Annagh United
4
2
30
Dec
Glentoran
Portadown
2
1
26
Dec
Portadown
Glenavon
1
0

Linfield vs Portadown Head-to-Head History

The head-to-head record between Linfield and Portadown indicates that, in their previous 15 meetings, Linfield has secured 12 victories, Portadown managed to win once and 2 matches have concluded in a draw. Across these encounters, Linfield has scored 36 goals, while Portadown has netted 11 goals.

MatchDateScore
Portadown - Linfield17 Oct 20252-0
Linfield - Portadown06 Sep 20253-0
Portadown - Linfield18 Jan 20251-3
Linfield - Portadown30 Nov 20242-1
Portadown - Linfield30 Aug 20242-2
Linfield - Portadown10 Mar 20243-1
Portadown - Linfield28 Jan 20231-6
Portadown - Linfield05 Nov 20220-3
Linfield - Portadown14 Aug 20224-0
Linfield - Portadown19 Feb 20221-0
Portadown - Linfield06 Nov 20210-0
Portadown - Linfield11 Sep 20212-3
Portadown - Linfield27 Mar 20210-1
Linfield - Portadown02 Feb 20213-0
Portadown - Linfield07 Nov 20201-2

Northern Ireland Premier Table & Standings

#TeamMatchesGoals ForGoals AgainstPoints
1
Larne FC Larne FC
30532164
2
Coleraine Coleraine
30592761
3
Linfield Linfield
30531959
4
Glentoran Glentoran
28492856
5
Dungannon Swifts Dungannon Swifts
30365443
6
Carrick Rangers Carrick Rangers
29454739
7
Cliftonville Cliftonville
27424237
8
Portadown Portadown
28344834
9
Bangor FC Bangor FC
30365232
10
Ballymena Utd Ballymena Utd
29344429
11
Crusaders Crusaders
29376325
12
Glenavon Glenavon
30276019

Linfield vs Portadown — FAQs

What is the correct score prediction?
We predict 3-1.

Is BTTS a good bet?
Yes, both teams show scoring potential.

Our Linfield vs Portadown prediction offers expert insights into this exciting matchup, analyzing key stats, team form and goal expectations to help you make informed betting decisions.

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