Portadown vs Glentoran prediction and betting tips on December 30, 2024
Game Prediction
In the 24th round of the Northern Ireland Premiership on December 30, 2024, Portadown will face Glentoran. Both clubs are firmly positioned in the upper half of the standings, and winning this match brings them closer to securing second place.
Our prediction for the match Portadown vs Glentoran
The Ports were relegated to the second tier of Northern Irish football but managed to win the Championship last season, earning their way back to the top division. The Glens have a stronger reputation, having participated in European competitions like the Europa League and Conference League in 2020, 2021, and 2023. Last season, they secured a respectable fifth-place finish.
Declan Devine's side remains consistent, performing solidly in the upper half of the table without realistic title aspirations. Despite low motivation, they have won four of their last seven matches, including a victory over Cliftonville, while their clash with Linfield ended in a goalless draw. The league newcomer, Portadown, has shown steady form, especially since late autumn, winning the majority of their games, including against Crusaders. However, they stumbled in their last outing, losing to Glenavon.
Portadown plays pragmatically, averaging 1.33 goals scored per match while conceding one goal per game. Glentoran shows a similar ratio, averaging 1.18 goals scored and 0.91 conceded.
Portadown vs Glentoran: Key statistics and trends
- Portadown has won eight of their last ten matches.
- 43% of Portadown's matches feature goals from both teams, with an average total of 2.33 goals per game.
- Glentoran has won four of their last six games.
- 36% of Glentoran's matches feature goals from both teams, with an average total of 2.09 goals per game.
Portadown vs Glentoran: Possible starting lineups
Portadown (possible lineup): McCarey – McCulloch, Altintop, McKinnon, Chapman – Adebame, Fyfe, Wiley, Mays, Ukek, Thompson
Glentoran (possible lineup): Gjollai – Hvid, Singleton, Amos, Lyons-Foster – Kane, Palmer, Sule – Jenkins, Connolly, Fisher
Previous matches: Portadown vs Glentoran
The Glens had been unbeaten against Portadown since 2016. However, this streak ended in November when they lost at home to their table neighbor.
Free prediction for the match Portadown vs Glentoran
The visitors are considered favorites, but the hosts are in excellent form and unlikely to lose at home to a direct competitor. Prediction: the home team to avoid defeat (odds – 1.79).
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