Match events
- Yellow card: B. Altintop26'
- 42'Yellow card: M. Fitzpatrick
HT 0-0
- 47'Yellow card: C. Shields
- Penalty goal: B. Kennedy (pen)48'
- 55'Goal: R. Brennan
- 59'Substitution: C. ShieldsOff: J. Mulgrew
- 59'Substitution: K. NelsonOff: K. Millar
- 66'Substitution: A. FrizzellOff: K. Moore
- Substitution: L. ChapmanOff: L. MacKinnon69'
- Substitution: G. ThompsonOff: F. Flanagan69'
- 80'Goal: M. Fitzpatrick
- 84'Substitution: R. BrennanOff: D. Wells
- Substitution: B. KennedyOff: B. Wells88'
Our verdict
Linfield to win
Bet365 1.45
✓ This tip was correct · final score 1-2
Win probability
Betting markets
Expected goals 0.92 – 1.98Half time / full time result. 1 = Portadown, X = draw, 2 = Linfield.
Asian handicap applied to Portadown.
Market percentages come from our model's expected goals for each side. Fair odds are 100 ÷ probability.
Model comparison
Last matches
Newest firstPremiership table
| # | Team | P | +/- | Pts | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larne | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 6 | |
| 2 | Coleraine FC | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 | |
| 3 | Linfield | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 | |
| 4 | Crusaders FC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 3 | |
| 5 | Bangor | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | |
| 6 | Carrick Rangers | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 7 | Dungannon Swifts | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 8 | Glentoran | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 9 | Limavady United | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -3 | 1 | |
| 10 | Ballymena United | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | |
| 11 | Portadown | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 |
Season statistics
This season, all competitions we cover| Stat | Portadown | Linfield |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 0 | 0 |
| Wins | 0 | 0 |
| Draws | 0 | 0 |
| Losses | 0 | 0 |
| Goals for (avg) | 0 | 0 |
| Goals against (avg) | 0 | 0 |
| Clean sheets | 0 | 0 |
| Failed to score | 0 | 0 |
| Best win streak | 0 | 0 |
Match preview
Portadown host Linfield in the Premiership (Regular Season - 13) at Shamrock Park, Portadown, with kick-off on Friday, 23 October 2026 at 19:45 WAT.
Our prediction model makes Linfield favourites, giving Portadown a 16% chance of winning, 23% for the draw and 61% for Linfield. Our tip is: Linfield to win.
On the goals markets, we expect goals, with a 55% chance of over 2.5 and a 52% chance that both teams score.
- Competition
- Northern Ireland Premiership
- Date
- Friday, 23 October 2026, 19:45 WAT
- Venue
- Shamrock Park, Portadown
TodaysPrediction analysis team
Model-based football predictions. How our predictions work
Quick answers
When is Portadown vs Linfield?
Portadown vs Linfield kicks off on Friday, 23 October 2026 at 19:45 West Africa Time.
Which competition is Portadown vs Linfield in?
The match is in the Northern Ireland Premiership.
Where are Portadown and Linfield in the table?
Portadown are 11th and Linfield are 3rd in the Premiership.
Who will win Portadown vs Linfield?
Our prediction is Linfield to win. Win probabilities: Portadown 16%, draw 23%, Linfield 61%.
Will both teams score in Portadown vs Linfield?
We estimate a 52% chance that both teams score, so our BTTS tip is Yes.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in Portadown vs Linfield?
We estimate a 55% chance of three or more goals, so our tip is Over 2.5 goals.
Are these predictions guaranteed?
No. They are statistical estimates. A 70% tip should still lose about three times in ten, so only stake what you can afford to lose.
How often are predictions updated?
Predictions refresh automatically through the day as new data arrives, and every tip is marked right or wrong after full time.

