Portadown vs Linfield betting tip 2024/2025 - Picks and Predictions for the Premiership match on August 30th, 2024

Portadown and Linfield will on Friday, August 30th, 2024 at 18:45h (UTC), play in a Premiership football game in Northern Ireland, check the Portadown vs Linfield betting tip 2024/2025 to win with your bets.

Stadium and City where Portadown vs Linfield will occur

The game will be played in the small Shamrock Park stadium, in the city of Portadown, with a capacity for 5804 spectators, that will try to help the team achieve a positive result.

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Introduction to the Portadown vs Linfield betting tip 2024/2025

The Premiership has had fewer goals than the previous season. Last season the tournament had an average of 3.11 goals scored per match, while now the competition has an average of 2.6 goals per match played.

Portadown last match

Portadown comes from a draw recorded in the last match played. The opponent was Loughgall, in a match valid for Premiership, and the two teams finished the match with a score of 2-2.

The game had all the elements to be an even game between both teams, for that reason it was logical that the draw was one of the most expected results, with odds around 3.80.

Linfield last match

On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this contest after a previous event's victory. In a dispute valid for Premiership, Linfield faced the Loughgall team, and the score ended in favor with a 5-1.

The odds of 1.20 before the match made clear the favoritism of the team before the match, a condition that was ratified with the final positive result.

Portadown vs Linfield h2h

The last time these two teams clashed was on 10-03-2024, in a match of the 2023/2024 season of the Irish League Cup, and the match ended with a 3-1 win for Linfield.

The Linfield team in the last five matches has achieved more regular results, with a total of 5 wins, compared to the Portadown team, which won only 1 match.

Teams with their unique strengths and objectives.

Portadown

Premiership leaderboard now

Portadown joins this game with 1 point, having lost 2 games, without having any wins, and scoring 1 draw. The team ranks in 10th place in the Premiership and suffers from a negative balance.

This means that in the 5th round the team has an advantage of 1 point in relation to the Larne team that is in the 11th place.

Occupying the middle of the league table in the Northern Ireland Premiership and having no high ambitions or relegation concerns, Portadown will try to use the home factor in their own favor to win the meeting.

Portadown analysis

Portadown have a negative goal difference, having after 4 rounds conceded 5 goals to opponents and scored 3. An average to improve.

Portadown is not a team that imposes its rhythms on the field, it usually has a rather counterattacking game: in fact, during this league we see that it has an average ball possession of 44%. In the next match against Linfield a change of attitude on the field will be needed, Portadown will have to try to maintain possession to create goal chances and win.

Best goalscorer from Portadown

When we analyze the team's attack so far, the competition's performance at the individual level Ryan Mayse is the player to highlight. Helping Portadown with 2 goals scored this season, the Midfielder has been instrumental in achieving positive outcomes.

Linfield

Premiership leaderboard now

The visitor team, Linfield, is shining in 1st place with 12 points, thanks to their unbeatable record of 4 wins without a loss or draw in the Premiership.

Linfield analysis

After 4 rounds, Linfield has a positive ratio of goals scored and goals against. The team sums 13 goals for and 2 conceded.

Linfield is in an enviable position! Having 4 wins in the Premiership, they are the sure favorite.

As we approach the Regular Season, Linfield is gearing up for another gripping match. In the opening game, the team managed 3.5 shots on target, offering a glimpse into their offensive capabilities.

A team with great aspirations and abilities in the Premiership.

Away Linfield does not usually give much chance to opponents, with a balance of 2 wins, 0 losses, and 0 draws in the Premiership.

With a streak of 4 wins in the Premiership, Linfield will attempt to get good results in this game despite playing away from home, mainly because Linfield has not lost a game in 2 games.

Linfield is a more offensive team than Portadown, having 282 attacks vs. 196 from Portadown, having scored 13 times, in comparison, Portadown converted into goal 3 times.

Best goalscorer from Linfield

If we want to highlight a player in the team's offensive sector until this competition stage, we have to name Joel Cooper. Linfield owes some of their triumphs to the Midfielder who scored 4 goals in this season.

Historical data: Linfield

With 55 titles in the history of the tournament, the Linfield team is one of the leading names in the competition. The team's record can influence the final result of the match; it would not be the first time that the team managed to surprise with a victory at a time of worse results.

Interesting Match Facts:

With Linfield boasting an unbeaten record in their recent encounters against Portadown, all eyes are on them to maintain their dominance on the field.

Bet suggestions for this game:

Goals Top Betting Tips

Linfield has conceded 0 away goals in 2 away matches. Here the recommended bet will be that Linfield will have a clean sheet, remember that the last time these teams met the score was 3-1, something to take into consideration.

For those looking to bet, noting that most goals occur 75-90 minutes into the game could be helpful.

Seeing that Linfield has an average of 2.5 goals per match outside their domains, the option under 2.5 goals is an appealing one. This market makes much sense since the team usually doesn't concede goals playing as a visitor.

Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 3.

Handicap Betting Tip

It is very clear the huge favoritism that Linfield has for this match. The difference between the teams is big, and that should be evident in the final result. Therefore, a good bet for this clash is on the Asian handicap of -1.5 in favor of the visiting team.

Corners Top Betting Tips

Good betting results could be obtained if one notes that there is an average of 2.79 corners per game.

Cards Top Betting Tips

Highly disciplined, the teams have an average of only 2.75 yellow cards per match, when added together. In other words, the 'Under 4.5 cards' option looks like a great alternative for bettors.

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