Good pick · fair odds 1.54 · bookmaker 1.40 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.40Odds
Picks by market
ResultLinfield to win ✓65% · @1.40
Double chanceLinfield or draw ✓87% · @1.11
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓52% · @1.80
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓77% · fair 1.29
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✓9% · fair 11.06
Portadown vs Linfield: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Linfield travel to face Portadown on Friday 23 October in the Premiership, with Shamrock Park the venue – the ball rolls at 19:45 WAT. In the table, Portadown are 12th, in the drop zone, on 9 points after 15 matches; Linfield are 1st (leading the league) with 36. There are 27 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Portadown, last 5: LWDWL Their latest outing: 0–2 defeat to Cliftonville FC, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 1.5 conceded per game.
Linfield, last 5: WDWWW Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Larne, away. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 0 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 0.8 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Linfield, collecting 2.3 points per game to 1.2 for Portadown.
Head to head
When they last met (15 Sep 2026) it ended Portadown 1–1 Linfield. The last 2 head-to-heads: Portadown 0 wins, Linfield 1, draws 1. Those games averaged 3.0 goals and saw GG land 2 times.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Portadown 0.6 xG, Linfield 1.8 xG – a total near 2.4. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 44%, GG 52%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Portadown 13%, draw 22%, Linfield 65%.
GG/NG: GG (52%) at 1.80.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Linfield to win (65%, odds 1.40). Most likely score in line with that pick: Portadown 0–1 Linfield. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Portadown13%fair 7.44 · @6.50
Draw22%fair 4.64 · @4.33
Linfield65%fair 1.54 · @1.40
2.42Expected goals
0.65Portadown xG
1.77Linfield xG
52%Both score
44%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
0–116%
0–214%
1–110%
1–29%
0–09%
0–38%
From our goals model: Portadown 0.6 – 1.8 Linfield expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Linfield to win with a 65% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.40.
Who will win Portadown vs Linfield?
On our numbers Portadown have a 13% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Linfield 65%.
How many goals will there be in Portadown vs Linfield?
We expect about 2.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 44% likely and both teams score 52% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Portadown vs Linfield?
Our predicted score is Portadown 0–1 Linfield, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.4 goals in total.
When is Portadown vs Linfield?
Portadown vs Linfield (Premiership) kicks off on Friday 23 October 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at Shamrock Park.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
