Portadown vs Glenavon Lurgan: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 26 December

Portadown

W L L D L

9th place in League

1-0

26/12/2025 11:00

Glenavon Lurgan

L W D W W

12th place in League

Northern Ireland Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Portadown vs Glenavon Lurgan on 26 December 2025 (kick-off: 11:00) 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 December 26, 2025 at 11:00.
Portadown are currently 9th with 36 points after 33 matches.
Glenavon Lurgan sit 12th with 25 points from 33 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.78.

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

2025-12-26

Portadown vs Glenavon Lurgan - Prediction & Odds

Portadown

Glenavon Lurgan

2025-12-26 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 26/12/2025

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

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

16/01/2024 15:45

Glenavon Lurgan

0 - 1

Portadown

NIR LC

Portadown

67%

Draw

17%

Glenavon Lurgan

17%

Portadown Last 6 matches

20/12/2025 11:00

Dungannon Swifts 4 - 2 Portadown

NIR D1

13/12/2025 11:00

Portadown 1 - 0 Ballymena United

NIR D1

06/12/2025 11:00

Crusaders 0 - 4 Portadown

NIR D1

29/11/2025 11:00

Portadown 2 - 3 Cliftonville

NIR D1

22/11/2025 11:00

Carrick Rangers 1 - 2 Portadown

NIR D1

15/11/2025 11:00

Portadown 1 - 1 Bangor FC

NIR D1

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Glenavon Lurgan

20/12/2025 11:00

Glenavon Lurgan 2 - 1 Linfield FC

NIR D1

13/12/2025 11:00

Cliftonville 5 - 2 Glenavon Lurgan

NIR D1

06/12/2025 11:00

Glenavon Lurgan 1 - 2 Bangor FC

NIR D1

29/11/2025 11:00

Glenavon Lurgan 3 - 1 Ballymena United

NIR D1

21/11/2025 16:00

Larne FC 2 - 1 Glenavon Lurgan

NIR D1

15/11/2025 11:00

Crusaders 4 - 1 Glenavon Lurgan

NIR D1

Win

33%

Draw

Lost

67%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Northern Ireland Premi...

Played games

Portadown

Glenavon Lurgan

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.16

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.74

Scored

Avg. per game

0.97

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.82

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 38 matches

YesNo

25 (66%)13 (34%)

In last 38 matches

NoYes

22 (58%)16 (42%)

Portadown

Recent matches

Glenavon Lurgan

Under /Over

(82%)31 7(18%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(79%)30 8(21%)

Under /Over

(29%)11 27(71%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(26%)10 28(74%)

Under /Over

(58%)22 16(42%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(47%)18 20(53%)

/Yes

(53%)20 18(47%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(50%)19 19(50%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Portadown

Glenavon Lurgan

Shots

Portadown

Total shots

6.71 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Glenavon Lurgan

Total shots

5.27 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Portadown Pass Glenavon Lurgan

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

46%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

48%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Portadown

Played games

Glenavon Lurgan

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.16

Clean sheets

0.11

3.24

123

Corners

142

3.74

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

0.24

GK saves

0.34

Portadown

DISCIPLINARY

Glenavon Lurgan

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.26

1.42

0.13

0.18

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

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 26 December 2025 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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