Linfield vs Portadown: match statistics
Linfield demonstrates a clear advantage as the host, achieving an impressive 80% home win rate with merely 7% defeats. The team has scored 53 goals this season while conceding only 21, resulting in a +29 goal difference in home matches. Portadown, on the other hand, struggles away from home – with only a 27% win rate and a massive 67% loss rate, alongside a negative goal difference of -11. The hosts have significantly better efficiency (18% shot conversion vs 14%), more shots on target (5.27 vs 3.4), and dominate in ball possession (54% vs 45%). Linfield's form is stable with 80% clean sheets at home, while Portadown rarely keeps a clean sheet on the road (7%). All statistical indicators unequivocally point to a convincing victory for the hosts.
Linfield vs Portadown: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Linfield played Portadown in NIFL Premiership (Northern Ireland). The match was played on 10 March 2026. Final score: 3:1.
Current form
Linfield: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match. Portadown: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Linfield scores 1.71 and concedes 0.68 goals per match. Portadown scores 1.13 and concedes 1.74. League average: 2.88 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Linfield 35%, Portadown 48%. Over 2.5: Linfield 45%, Portadown 61%. League level: BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 54%.
xG, shots and style
Linfield has higher xG: 1.59 vs 1.20. Linfield: 12.3 shots per match, Portadown: 8.9.
Match halves
Linfield: half-time lead 42%, second-half goals 1.10. Portadown: half-time lead 26%, second-half goals 0.74.
Goals by minute
Linfield: 61-75 (13 goals). Portadown: 76-90+ (11 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
NIFL Premiership: 2.88 goals per match, BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 54%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-1. Average goals 2.50, BTTS 0%.
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
Linfield demonstrates a clear advantage as the host, achieving an impressive 80% home win rate with merely 7% defeats. The team has scored 53 goals this season while conceding only 21, resulting in a +29 goal difference in home matches. Portadown, on the other hand, struggles away from home – with only a 27% win rate and a massive 67% loss rate, alongside a negative goal difference of -11. The hosts have significantly better efficiency (18% shot conversion vs 14%), more shots on target (5.27 vs 3.4), and dominate in ball possession (54% vs 45%). Linfield's form is stable with 80% clean sheets at home, while Portadown rarely keeps a clean sheet on the road (7%). All statistical indicators unequivocally point to a convincing victory for the hosts.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Linfield | Portadown | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 40% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Linfield is 43% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / match - Linfield · 1.4 pts / match - 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.
Linfield is 51% better for: goals scored per match.
1.71 goals / match - Linfield · 1.13 goals / match - Portadown
Linfield is 156% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.68 goals / match - Linfield · 1.74 goals / match - Portadown
Linfield scores in 74% of matches (23 of 31 matches), while Portadown keeps a clean sheet in 16% (5 of 31 matches).
Portadown scores in 65% of matches (20 of 31 matches), while Linfield keeps a clean sheet in 52% (16 of 31 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Linfield
Over / Under - Portadown
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Linfield is 44% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.71 pts / match - Linfield · 1.19 pts / match - Portadown
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Linfield - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 42% of matches and wins 55%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Portadown - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 26% of matches and wins 35%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -1 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (13 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (14). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Linfield
Portadown
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (NIFL Premiership).
Teams vs league
| Linfield | Liga | Portadown | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.39 | 2.88 | • 2.87 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 35% | 51% | ▼ 48% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 45% | 54% | ▲ 61% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 52% | 26% | ▼ 16% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 58% | 76% | ▼ 61% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 71% | 78% | ▲ 87% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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
Recent meetings (2): Linfield 1 - 0 - 1 Portadown. Average goals 2.50, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Linfield vs Portadown?
The NIFL Premiership match finished Linfield 3:1 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 Linfield and Portadown?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Linfield won 1, Portadown won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Linfield vs Portadown?
Linfield score 1.71 goals per game on average and Portadown 1.13. The NIFL Premiership average is 2.88 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 35% of Linfield's matches and 48% of Portadown's.
What form are Linfield and Portadown in?
Over the last 5 games Linfield have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Portadown 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Linfield vs Portadown?
The statistical background for Linfield 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.