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Tuesday, 10th March 2026 NIFL Premiership 2026
WON ✓ Tip WON Linfield 3-1 Portadown
NIFL Premiership

Linfield vs Portadown

Data supports Linfield to win
L
Linfield
Home Side
L D W W W
Form Data
3W - 1D - 1L
GF: 1.8 | GA: 0.8
Primary Pick
1
Backing Linfield to win
Tip Confidence56%
H
50%
D
30%
A
20%
P
Portadown
Away Side
D L L W W
Form Data
2W - 1D - 2L
GF: 0.8 | GA: 1.4
Final Score
3-1
⚡ Supporting BetsExtras
Primary Selection1 — Linfield to win
1.23
Over 1.5 Goals80%
⚔ Head to HeadRecord
3
Linfield
1
Draws
1
Portadown
Supports Pick Linfield won 3 of the last 5 meetings (1 draws).
📊 Key StatsComparison
Linfield
Metric
Portadown
1.8
Goals For
0.8
0.8
Goals Against
1.4
40%
Clean Sheets
20%
3-1-1
W — D — L
2-1-2
Win Rate Comparison
60%
40%
📈 Team RatingsGrades
Linfield
Overall
6.6
Scoring
6.0
Defence
7.3
Portadown
Overall
4.6
Scoring
2.7
Defence
5.3
🔀 CombinationsSmart Picks
Result & BTTS
Home Win & BTTS Yes20%
Home Win & BTTS No30%
Draw & BTTS Yes7%
Draw & BTTS No10%
Away Win & BTTS Yes13%
Away Win & BTTS No20%
Result & Goals
Home Win & Over 2.520%
Home Win & Under 2.530%
Draw & Over 2.57%
Draw & Under 2.510%
Away Win & Over 2.513%
Away Win & Under 2.520%
📜 ArchivesLog
Head to Head
⚽ NIFL (17.10.25): Portadown
2
Linfield
0
⚽ NIFL (06.09.25): Linfield
3
Portadown
0
⚽ NIFL (18.01.25): Portadown
1
Linfield
3
⚽ NIFL (30.11.24): Linfield
2
Portadown
1
⚽ NIFL (30.08.24): Portadown
2
Linfield
2
Recent Matches
Linfield
⚽ NIFL (01.03.26): Cliftonville
2
Linfield
0
⚽ NIFL (24.02.26): Larne
1
Linfield
1
⚽ NIFL (21.02.26): Linfield
1
Glentoran
0
⚽ NIFL (17.02.26): Dungannon
1
Linfield
4
⚽ NIFL (14.02.26): Glenavon
0
Linfield
3
Portadown
⚽ NIFL (07.03.26): Ballymena
1
Portadown
1
⚽ NIFL (04.03.26): Portadown
0
Cliftonville
2
⚽ NIFL (28.02.26): Glenavon
3
Portadown
0
⚽ NIFL (21.02.26): Portadown
1
Dungannon
0
⚽ NIFL (14.02.26): Portadown
2
Larne
1
📝 Match AnalysisWriteup

On Tuesday, 10th March 2026, Linfield host Portadown in NIFL Premiership. We recommend Linfield to win as the standout selection.

Linfield arrive showing mixed form, having recorded 3 wins, 1 draws and 1 defeats from their last 5 outings.

Portadown are inconsistent on the road, with a record of 2W 1D 2L across 5 matches.

Historical meetings favour Linfield, who lead the head-to-head with 3 wins to Portadown's 1, with 1 draws from 5 encounters. Both teams have scored in 60% of those meetings.

Our verdict: linfield to win at odds of 1.23 represents the most compelling value in this fixture.


Opponents are routinely dismantled at Windsor Park by Linfield, an undisputed giant of the Northern Ireland Premiership.

Terrifying ease is currently being shown by their attackers when scoring goals, and crucial victories are continuously being secured to maintain their title challenge. Explosive energy is always unleashed in the opening minutes to intimidate visiting teams.

Portadown is well aware of the historical nightmares that have been endured in this specific fixture. A mid-table position is occupied by the visitors due to their frequent failure to demonstrate defensive resilience against elite sides.

A relentless wave of attacks is guaranteed to be launched by Linfield, and the Portadown resistance is expected to be broken by aggressive wing-play.

A commanding home victory is highly anticipated to be achieved, as the visiting defense is expected to be completely overwhelmed over ninety minutes.

❓ Quick AnswersFAQ
What is the recommended bet for Linfield vs Portadown?
Our selection is 1 — Linfield to win, priced at approximately 1.23. Tip confidence rating: 56%.
What is Linfield's current form?
Linfield have won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 of their last 5 matches.
How has Portadown been performing recently?
Portadown have recorded 2 wins, 1 draws and 2 defeats from 5 recent games.
What does the head-to-head record show?
Linfield lead with 3 wins versus Portadown's 1, with 1 draws across 5 meetings.
How many goals are expected in this match?
Recent fixtures involving these sides average 2.4 goals per game. The head-to-head BTTS rate stands at 60%.
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