Portadown vs Glentoran: match statistics
Portadown vs Glentoran: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Portadown played against Glentoran in NIFL Premiership (Northern Ireland). The game was played on October 9, 2026. Venue: Shamrock Park. Final score: 0:0.
Recent form
Portadown has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.40 points per game. Glentoran has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Portadown scores 0.70 goals per game and allows 2.10. Glentoran scores 1.50 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.70 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Portadown's games and 60% of Glentoran's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 50%, compared with league averages of 48% for BTTS and 52% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Glentoran has the higher season xG average, 1.39 to 1.08 per game. Portadown takes 7.8 shots per game, while Glentoran takes 10.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Portadown leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 0.60 goals per game after halftime. Glentoran leads at halftime in 20% and scores 1.10 after halftime.
When the teams score
Portadown's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (2 goals). For Glentoran, it is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
NIFL Premiership games average 2.70 goals. Both teams score in 48% of games, and 52% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 3 away wins. Those games averaged 2.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% 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
Glentoran sit fourth in the table and have won 3 of their last 5 matches, while 12th-placed Portadown have failed to win any during that period. At home, the hosts average 0.6 goals and have failed to score in 60% of their matches, whereas the visitors average 1.5 goals away from home and have scored in every match so far. The difference in attacking output is reflected in Glentoran’s average of 4.5 shots on target away from home, compared with Portadown’s 2.4 at home, although the gap in chance quality is narrower: their xG figures are 1.38 and 1.21, respectively. The hosts’ defense is also a concern: they concede an average of 1.8 goals at home, have yet to keep a clean sheet, and have conceded 10 goals in their last 5 matches. However, Glentoran have lost 2 of their 4 away fixtures, so despite the strong case for an away win, a draw remains a realistic outcome.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The case for BTTS - Yes is supported by the fact that Portadown and Glentoran both average 1.5 goals per match, and neither has yet finished a match without scoring. Both teams also scored in 60% of their last 5 matches. Their attacking potential is closely matched: average xG stands at 1.40 for the hosts and 1.38 for the visitors, supporting the scenario in which both teams find the net. However, caution is warranted, as Portadown keep a clean sheet in 50% of matches and have averaged just 0.8 goals in their last 5 games. Despite this, I favor BTTS - Yes, particularly since Glentoran keep a clean sheet less often, in 25% of matches, while both teams have scored in 75% of their games.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The strongest signal points to Under 3.5 goals: in the matches covered by the data for both teams, this line was never exceeded, although Portadown went over 1.5 goals in 100% of its matches, as did Glentoran. Both teams average 1.5 goals scored, but their average xG figures are 1.40 and 1.38, respectively, which does not indicate a clear attacking advantage for either side. In their last five matches, Portadown averaged 0.8 goals scored and 2.0 conceded, while Glentoran scored 1.6 and conceded 0.8; this gives the visitors a greater chance of finding the net, without equally strong evidence for a high-scoring game involving both teams. The 2.5-goal line is less clear-cut, as it was exceeded in 33% of Portadown's matches and 75% of Glentoran's, so with a forecast total of 2.45 goals, Under 3.5 remains the safer pick.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
A draw at half-time followed by a Glentoran win is the most likely outcome: the visitors were level at the break in 3 of their 4 away matches, while both teams were level at half-time in 2 of their last 5 meetings. The visitors’ current form also supports an away win: Glentoran have won 3 of their last 5 matches, while Portadown have failed to win any. Over this period, the visitors averaged 1.6 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while the hosts averaged 0.8 scored and 2.0 conceded. The second half could decide the result: across their last 5 matches, Glentoran averaged 0.8 goals after the break, while Portadown conceded 1.2 in that period. However, this is not a risk-free pick: the hosts have won 50% of their home matches, so an away win with Glentoran leading at the break remains a significant possibility.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats 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
| Portadown | Glentoran | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 46% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.32 |
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.
Glentoran is 400% better for: last-5 form.
0.4 pts / game - Portadown · 2 pts / game - Glentoran
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.
Glentoran is 114% better for: goals scored per game.
0.7 goals / game - Portadown · 1.5 goals / game - Glentoran
Glentoran is 110% better for: goals allowed per game.
2.1 goals / game - Portadown · 1 goals / game - Glentoran
Portadown scores in 50% of games (5 of 10 games), while Glentoran keeps a clean sheet in 40% (4 of 10 games).
Glentoran scores in 100% of games (10 of 10 games), while Portadown keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 10 games).
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 - Portadown
Over / Under - Glentoran
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.
Glentoran is 267% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.3 pts / game - Portadown · 1.1 pts / game - Glentoran
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Portadown - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Glentoran - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 20% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.40 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +2 |
* 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 46-60 (2 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (3). 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
Portadown
Glentoran
* 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
| Portadown | Liga | Glentoran | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.80 | 2.70 | ▼ 2.50 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 50% | 48% | ▲ 60% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 50% | 52% | ▼ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 27% | ▲ 40% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 80% | 70% | ▼ 60% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 90% | 86% | ▲ 90% |
^ 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 Portadown's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses against Glentoran. Games average 2.33 goals, and both teams scored in 67% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Portadown vs Glentoran?
The NIFL Premiership match finished Portadown 0:0 Glentoran. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Portadown and Glentoran?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Portadown won 0, Glentoran won 3 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Portadown vs Glentoran?
Portadown score 0.70 goals per game on average and Glentoran 1.50. The NIFL Premiership average is 2.70 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Portadown's matches and 60% of Glentoran's.
What form are Portadown and Glentoran in?
Over the last 5 games Portadown have a 0-2-3 record (0.40 points per game) and Glentoran 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Portadown vs Glentoran?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Portadown vs Glentoran: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.