Bangor vs Portadown: match statistics
The match promises to be a balanced clash between two teams with similar defensive issues. Bangor has a 38% win rate in home matches, but their recent form (1 win in 5 matches) is concerning. Portadown presents better disposition in recent encounters (3 wins in 5 matches, 1.8 points per match), yet they struggle on the road with 64% losses and an average of 2 goals conceded. A key factor is the home advantage, but given the hosts' poor form and the fact that Portadown does not draw away (0% draws), I am leaning towards a slight advantage for the visitors or a draw. The high average of goals in matches involving both teams (2.69 for Bangor at home, 3.45 for Portadown away) suggests a high-scoring encounter where any result is possible.
Bangor vs Portadown: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Bangor played against Portadown in NIFL Premiership (Northern Ireland). The game was played on January 17, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Bangor has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Portadown has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Bangor scores 1.22 goals per game and allows 1.61. Portadown scores 1.30 and allows 1.78. Games in this league average 2.74 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 57% of Bangor's games and 52% of Portadown's. The Over 2.5 rates are 52% and 65%, compared with league averages of 48% for BTTS and 52% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Portadown has the higher season xG average, 1.26 to 1.20 per game. Bangor takes 8.7 shots per game, while Portadown takes 9.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Bangor leads at halftime in 35% of its games and scores 0.61 goals per game after halftime. Portadown leads at halftime in 26% and scores 0.91 after halftime.
When the teams score
Bangor's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (10 goals). For Portadown, it is minutes 76-90+ (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
NIFL Premiership games average 2.74 goals. Both teams score in 48% of games, and 52% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
The match promises to be a balanced clash between two teams with similar defensive issues. Bangor has a 38% win rate in home matches, but their recent form (1 win in 5 matches) is concerning. Portadown presents better disposition in recent encounters (3 wins in 5 matches, 1.8 points per match), yet they struggle on the road with 64% losses and an average of 2 goals conceded. A key factor is the home advantage, but given the hosts' poor form and the fact that Portadown does not draw away (0% draws), I am leaning towards a slight advantage for the visitors or a draw. The high average of goals in matches involving both teams (2.69 for Bangor at home, 3.45 for Portadown away) suggests a high-scoring encounter where any result is possible.
View the statistical overviewStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Bangor | Portadown | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 41% | 42% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.34 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Portadown is 125% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Bangor · 1.8 pts / game - Portadown
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Portadown is 7% better for: goals scored per game.
1.22 goals / game - Bangor · 1.3 goals / game - Portadown
Bangor is 11% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.61 goals / game - Bangor · 1.78 goals / game - Portadown
Bangor scores in 65% of games (15 of 23 meczów), while Portadown keeps a clean sheet in 17% (4 of 23 meczów).
Portadown scores in 70% of games (16 of 23 meczów), while Bangor keeps a clean sheet in 9% (2 of 23 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Bangor
Over / Under - Portadown
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Bangor is 11% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.35 pts / game - Bangor · 1.22 pts / game - Portadown
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Bangor - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 35% of games and wins 35%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Portadown - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 26% of games and wins 39%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.6 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -4 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +5 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (10 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Bangor
Portadown
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (NIFL Premiership).
Teams vs league
| Bangor | Liga | Portadown | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.83 | 2.74 | ▲ 3.09 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 57% | 48% | ▲ 52% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 52% | 52% | ▲ 65% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 9% | 28% | ▼ 17% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 78% | 74% | ▼ 61% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 83% | 77% | ▲ 91% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Bangor's perspective: 1 win, 1 draw and 0 losses against Portadown. Games average 3.50 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Bangor vs Portadown?
The NIFL Premiership match finished Bangor 1:0 Portadown. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Bangor and Portadown?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Bangor won 1, Portadown won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Bangor vs Portadown?
Bangor score 1.22 goals per game on average and Portadown 1.30. The NIFL Premiership average is 2.74 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 57% of Bangor's matches and 52% of Portadown's.
What form are Bangor and Portadown in?
Over the last 5 games Bangor have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Portadown 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Bangor vs Portadown?
The statistical background for Bangor vs Portadown — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.