Glenavon Lurgan vs Portadown: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 28 February

Glenavon Lurgan

L W D W W

12th place in League

3-0

28/02/2026 11:00

Portadown

W L L D L

9th place in League

Northern Ireland Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Glenavon Lurgan vs Portadown on 28 February 2026 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Glenavon Lurgan vs Portadown preview before placing your bet.

Glenavon Lurgan are currently 12th with 25 points after 33 matches.
Portadown sit 9th with 36 points from 33 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Glenavon Lurgan to win with probability 39%.
Head-to-head history favors Portadown, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Glenavon Lurgan have 2 wins, while one match ended in a draw.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

11:00

2026-02-28

Glenavon Lurgan vs Portadown - Prediction & Odds

Glenavon Lurgan

Portadown

2026-02-28 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 28/02/2026

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Larne FC	73	33	22	7	4	60	22	38
02 Glentoran FC	69	33	21	6	6	63	30	33
03 Coleraine	65	33	20	5	8	62	31	31
04 Linfield FC	62	33	18	8	7	56	24	32
05 Cliftonville	47	33	13	8	12	49	48	1
06 Dungannon Swifts	46	33	15	1	17	40	58	-18
07 Carrick Rangers	43	33	12	7	14	49	51	-2
08 Bangor FC	36	33	10	6	17	38	57	-19
09 Portadown	36	33	11	3	19	36	57	-21
10 Ballymena United	34	33	9	7	17	39	50	-11
11 Crusaders	26	33	7	5	21	38	72	-34
12 Glenavon Lurgan	25	33	8	1	24	33	63	-30

Champion Additional	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Larne FC	83	5	3	1	1	13	4	9
02 Coleraine	80	5	5	0	0	21	6	15
03 Glentoran FC	77	5	2	2	1	10	8	2
04 Linfield FC	66	5	1	1	3	5	9	-4
05 Cliftonville	53	5	2	0	3	6	11	-5
06 Dungannon Swifts	46	5	0	0	5	2	19	-17

Playoffs	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Carrick Rangers	53	5	3	1	1	15	7	8
02 Portadown	44	5	2	2	1	8	9	-1
03 Ballymena United	39	5	1	2	2	7	8	-1
04 Bangor FC	39	5	0	3	2	3	8	-5
05 Crusaders	36	5	3	1	1	10	9	1
06 Glenavon Lurgan	28	5	0	3	2	4	6	-2

Head To Head

26/12/2025 11:00

Portadown

1 - 0

Glenavon Lurgan

NIR D1

04/10/2025 12:30

Portadown

3 - 1

Glenavon Lurgan

NIR D1

01/04/2025 14:45

Portadown

1 - 1

Glenavon Lurgan

NIR D1

26/12/2024 11:00

Glenavon Lurgan

2 - 0

Portadown

NIR D1

23/11/2024 11:00

Portadown

1 - 0

Glenavon Lurgan

NIR D1

05/10/2024 10:00

Glenavon Lurgan

2 - 1

Portadown

NIR D1

Glenavon Lurgan

33%

Draw

17%

Portadown

50%

Glenavon Lurgan Last 6 matches

14/02/2026 11:00

Glenavon Lurgan 0 - 3 Linfield FC NIR D1

10/02/2026 15:45

Carrick Rangers 2 - 1 Glenavon Lurgan NIR D1

07/02/2026 11:00

Cliftonville 2 - 1 Glenavon Lurgan NIR CUP

31/01/2026 11:00

Glenavon Lurgan 2 - 1 Cliftonville NIR D1

23/01/2026 15:45

Coleraine 2 - 0 Glenavon Lurgan NIR D1

17/01/2026 11:00

Glenavon Lurgan 1 - 2 Glentoran FC NIR D1

Win

17%

Draw

Lost

83%

Last 6 matches Portadown

14/02/2026 11:00

Portadown 2 - 1 Larne FC NIR D1

10/02/2026 15:45

Coleraine 2 - 1 Portadown NIR D1

07/02/2026 11:00

Portadown 1 - 2 Dungannon Swifts NIR CUP

31/01/2026 13:30

Portadown 0 - 3 Carrick Rangers NIR D1

17/01/2026 11:00

Bangor FC 1 - 0 Portadown NIR D1

13/01/2026 15:45

Portadown 4 - 2 Annagh United NIR CUP

Win

33%

Draw

Lost

67%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

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Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Glenavon Lurgan

Portadown

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.58

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.03

Scored

Avg. per game

0.68

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.05

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 38 matches

YesNo

17 (45%)21 (55%)

In last 38 matches

NoYes

16 (42%)22 (58%)

Glenavon Lurgan

Recent matches

Portadown

Under /Over

(79%)30 8(21%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(82%)31 7(18%)

Under /Over

(26%)10 28(74%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(29%)11 27(71%)

Under /Over

(47%)18 20(53%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(58%)22 16(42%)

/Yes

(50%)19 19(50%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(53%)20 18(47%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Glenavon Lurgan

Portadown

Shots

Glenavon Lurgan

Total shots

5.27 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Portadown

Total shots

6.71 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Glenavon Lurgan Pass Portadown

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

48%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

46%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Glenavon Lurgan

Played games

Portadown

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.11

Clean sheets

0.16

3.74

142

Corners

123

3.24

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

0.34

GK saves

0.24

Glenavon Lurgan

DISCIPLINARY

Portadown

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.42

2.26

0.18

0.13

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Glenavon Lurgan vs Portadown Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Glenavon Lurgan vs Portadown on 28 February 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Northern Ireland Premier League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Glenavon Lurgan vs Portadown Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Glenavon Lurgan's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Portadown's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Northern Ireland Premier League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Northern Ireland Premier League standings and the Northern Ireland Premier League form table to understand exactly where Glenavon Lurgan and Portadown sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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