Portadown vs Loughgall Prediction & Preview
Introduction to the Match
The upcoming Northern Ireland Premiership match between Portadown and Loughgall at Shamrock Park on Saturday, April 4th, 2025, promises to be an intriguing encounter. With Portadown sitting in 2nd place and Loughgall in 6th, the home team is favored to win, but Loughgall's recent performances suggest they could pose a challenge.
Team Form and Head-to-Head Record
Portadown has a mixed recent form, with 2 wins, 4 losses, and 4 draws in their last 10 matches. In contrast, Loughgall has struggled with 2 wins, 6 losses, and 2 draws in the same period. The head-to-head record between the two teams shows that Portadown has a slight edge, with 3 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw in their last 5 meetings. Their most recent encounter ended in a 0-1 win for Portadown at Lakeview Park.
Goal-Scoring Trends
When examining the goal-scoring trends, it's notable that Portadown scores an average of 1.25 goals per game at home and concedes only 0.5 goals per game. However, 0% of their home matches have ended with Over 2.5 goals in the last 10 games. Loughgall, on the other hand, scores an average of 0.8 goals per game away from home and concedes 1.4 goals per game. Given these trends, Under 2.5 goals seems a more likely outcome, especially considering the average total goals scored in Portadown's matches is 2.3, below the 2.5 threshold.
Odds Analysis
The odds provided for the match are as follows:
- Home win: 1.53
- Draw: 4.1
- Away win: 5
- Over 2.5 goals: 1.85
- Under 2.5 goals: 1.95
Bet Analysis
Considering the home advantage, recent form, and head-to-head record, Portadown is likely to win. However, the goal-scoring trends suggest that Under 2.5 goals is also a viable bet. Given the odds, the value of betting on Under 2.5 goals might be attractive, considering the lower probability of Over 2.5 goals in Portadown's home matches.
Main Bet: Home @ 1.53 Alternative Bet: Under 2.5 @ 1.95
Note: Form & statistics are taken from their last 10 played games.
All our previews are generated using advanced AI models. These take into account recent form, H2H records, goals scored, conceded and much more. We manually review all previews before they are put on the site, but mistakes are always possible. Additonally, they do not currently take into account squads, team news or injuries.
This preview should be used to help you evaluate the Portadown vs Loughgall match, recent team form, goals, statistics and league performance. You should then come to your own decision about what YOU think is a good bet. Always check the facts and never bet money you cannot afford to lose.
