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.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Larne FC | 42% | 0 (2) | - | 36 |
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.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Portadown | 54% | 0 (5) | - | 76 |
Dungannon Swifts | 46% | 0 (1) | - | 72 |
Linfield vs Portadown Stats
Key Stats
| Linfield | Portadown | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.64 | Attacking Strength | 1.04 |
| 0.4 | Defence Strength | 1.16 |
| 2.3 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 6/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.9 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
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.



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