Portadown vs Glenavon Lurgan: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 February

Portadown
LWWLW
12th place in Northern Ireland Premier League
3 - 1
FT
18/02/2023 13:30
Glenavon Lurgan
LLDWW
7th place in Northern Ireland Premier League
Northern Ireland Premier League
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Portadown vs Glenavon Lurgan on 18 February 2023 (kick-off: 13:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Portadown vs Glenavon Lurgan preview before placing your bet.

  • Portadown will face Glenavon Lurgan in Northern Ireland Premier League on February 18, 2023 at 13:30.
  • Portadown are currently 12th with 19 points after 32 matches.
  • Glenavon Lurgan sit 7th with 38 points from 32 matches.
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 %
1
X
2
Pred
Correct
Avg.g
Coef.
Score.
Live coef.
Weather
STANDINGS UP TO 18/02/2023
Overall Table PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Larne FC Larne FC
73 33 22 7 4 57 18 39
02 Linfield FC Linfield FC
68 33 21 5 7 70 25 45
03 Cliftonville Cliftonville
66 33 20 6 7 61 41 20
04 Crusaders Crusaders
62 33 18 8 7 65 37 28
05 Glentoran FC Glentoran FC
61 32 19 4 9 63 23 40
06 Coleraine Coleraine
58 33 17 7 9 53 30 23
07 Glenavon Lurgan Glenavon Lurgan
38 32 10 8 14 49 57 -8
08 Carrick Rangers Carrick Rangers
37 33 11 4 18 41 65 -24
09 Ballymena United Ballymena United
32 32 9 5 18 30 48 -18
10 Dungannon Swifts Dungannon Swifts
23 33 7 2 24 22 76 -54
11 Newry City Newry City
20 33 6 2 25 29 69 -40
12 Portadown Portadown
19 32 5 4 23 25 76 -51
Portadown Portadown Last 6 matches
25/07/2026 20:00
Kilbarrack United 0 - 3 Portadown
International Club Friendly
22/07/2026 01:45
HW Welders 0 - 2 Portadown
International Club Friendly
18/07/2026 21:00
Coleraine 3 - 0 Portadown
International Club Friendly
08/07/2026 01:30
Killyleagh Youth 3 - 2 Portadown
International Club Friendly
08/07/2026 01:30
Bourneview Mill 2 - 2 Portadown
International Club Friendly
04/07/2026 21:00
Ballyclare Comrades 0 - 3 Portadown
International Club Friendly
Win
50%
Draw
17%
Lost
33%
Last 6 matches Glenavon Lurgan Glenavon Lurgan
25/07/2026 21:00
Crumlin United 1 - 6 Glenavon Lurgan
International Club Friendly
22/07/2026 01:30
Crusaders 2 - 0 Glenavon Lurgan
International Club Friendly
17/07/2026 01:30
Glenavon Lurgan 0 - 5 Doncaster Rovers
International Club Friendly
25/04/2026 21:00
Glenavon Lurgan 2 - 3 Carrick Rangers
Northern Ireland Premier League
18/04/2026 21:00
Glenavon Lurgan 0 - 1 Crusaders
Northern Ireland Premier League
11/04/2026 21:00
Bangor FC 0 - 0 Glenavon Lurgan
Northern Ireland Premier League
Win
17%
Draw
17%
Lost
67%
Overall Home/Away
Full time First half Second half
All leagues Northern Ireland Premi...
Played games
Portadown
Portadown
38
 Glenavon Lurgan
Glenavon Lurgan
39
Goals
Scored
32
Avg. per game
0.84
Conceded
86
Avg. per game
2.26
Scored
58
Avg. per game
1.49
Conceded
66
Avg. per game
1.69
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
4 (67%)2 (33%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
4 (67%)2 (33%)
In last 38 matches
YesNo
19 (50%)19 (50%)
In last 38 matches
NoYes
30 (77%)9 (23%)
Portadown

Portadown

Recent matches

Glenavon Lurgan

Glenavon Lurgan

Under /Over

(82%)31 7(18%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(77%)30 9(23%)

Under /Over

(32%)12 26(68%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(36%)14 25(64%)

Under /Over

(55%)21 17(45%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(54%)21 18(46%)

/Yes

(45%)17 21(55%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(64%)25 14(36%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Portadown Portadown
Glenavon Lurgan Glenavon Lurgan
Shots
Portadown
Portadown
Total shots
7.21 avg / game
Blocked
0 total
Avg. —
Glenavon Lurgan
Glenavon Lurgan
Total shots
9.03 avg / game
Blocked
0 total
Avg. —
Portadown Portadown Pass Glenavon Lurgan Glenavon Lurgan
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
46%
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
51%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Portadown
Portadown
3018
Avg. 79.42 / game
 Glenavon Lurgan
Glenavon Lurgan
3622
Avg. 92.87 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Portadown
Portadown
1676
Avg. 44.11 / game
 Glenavon Lurgan
Glenavon Lurgan
2426
Avg. 62.21 / game
OTHERS
Portadown
Portadown
38
Played games
Glenavon Lurgan
Glenavon Lurgan
39
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.13
5
Clean sheets
8
0.21
3.92
149
Corners
208
5.33
0.00
0
Throw-ins
0
0.00
0.00
0
Offsides
0
0.00
2.87
109
GK saves
78
2.00
Portadown
Portadown
DISCIPLINARY
Glenavon Lurgan
Glenavon Lurgan
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
2.11
80
Yellow card
92
2.36
0.03
1
Red card
7
0.18
0.00
0
Fouls
0
0.00
0.00
0
Tackles
0
0.00
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How We Build the Portadown vs Glenavon Lurgan Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Portadown vs Glenavon Lurgan on 18 February 2023 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.

Portadown vs Glenavon Lurgan Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Portadown's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Glenavon Lurgan'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 Portadown and Glenavon Lurgan sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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