Our Linfield vs Portadown Prediction: 2-1
Linfield vs Portadown in the Northern Ireland Premier is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday September 6, 2025. A 2-1 win for the home side is our expected outcome, though BTTS looks promising given both teams’ recent scoring records.
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 – Linfield vs Vikingur Gota
Linfield will want to continue their winning form after a 2-0 UEFA Conference League Qualifying victory over Vikingur Gota, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Linfield had 67% possession and 13 attempts at goal, with 9 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Linfield | 67% | 13 (9) | - | 81 |
Vikingur Gota | 33% | 8 (4) | - | 30 |
Portadown's Last Match – Dungannon Swifts vs Portadown
Portadown will hope to extend their good run following a 4-1 Northern Ireland Premier win against Dungannon Swifts on August 16.
Linfield vs Portadown Stats
Key Stats
| Linfield | Portadown | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.23 | Attacking Strength | 0.89 |
| 0.49 | Defence Strength | 1.23 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 1.8 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 6/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 2.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Linfield are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 0.5 conceded per match, while Portadown average 2.1 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.