Portadown vs Loughgall Prediction & Preview
Preview
The Northern Ireland Premiership is set to witness a thrilling encounter between Portadown and Loughgall at Shamrock Park on Saturday, 12th October. The match kicks off at 16:30, with Niall Currie's Portadown looking to build on their recent form against Dean Smith's struggling Loughgall.
Portadown currently sit in 10th place with 12 points, having secured two wins and a draw from their last five matches. In contrast, Loughgall are languishing at the bottom of the table with just 5 points, having lost all of their last five games. The away side's recent form has been particularly concerning, conceding an average of 3.14 goals per game.
In their previous encounter on August 20th, Loughgall and Portadown played out a thrilling 2-2 draw at Lakeview Park. However, it's worth noting that the home side have dominated this fixture in recent years, with two wins and one draw from their last five head-to-head matches.
Portadown come into this match on the back of a narrow 2-1 defeat away to Glenavon, while Loughgall were thrashed 4-1 by Ballymena United at The Showgrounds. Portadown's average goal tally per game is 1.29, with an impressive record of conceding just one goal per match on average.
Meanwhile, Loughgall have struggled to find the net, scoring a paltry 0.57 goals per game on average. Their away form has been particularly woeful, averaging just 0.25 goals scored and 2.5 conceded per match.
Bet
Considering Portadown's strong home record and recent form, coupled with Loughgall's dismal performances, I would recommend a Home Win bet at odds of 1.83. While the draw (3.5) and away win (3.9) may offer better returns, the risk associated with these bets is too great given Loughgall's current form.
Portadown have a solid record against their opponents and are likely to secure all three points in front of their home crowd. The Over 2.5 goals market (1.7) also looks tempting, but considering Portadown's defensive solidity and Loughgall's lack of attacking prowess, I would err on the side of caution and stick with a Home Win bet.
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