NIFL Premiership
Portadown vs Limavady United
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 - 15:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Shamrock Park
Portadown vs Limavady United Prediction & Stats - NIFL Premiership 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Portadown vs Limavady United carries real history into this round of the NIFL Premiership.
The two sides meet on 03/10 (Saturday) at Shamrock Park, 15:00 (UK time).
Read the Portadown vs Limavady United prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Portadown vs Limavady United
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Portadown vs Limavady United call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Correct Score: 1 - 1
Last updated on 30-09-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Limavady United the side to beat, with roughly 36% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all NIFL Premiership odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Portadown Preview
Portadown reach this fixture 9 match into their NIFL Premiership. Here is where Portadown stand:
In this competition
0 won, 1 drawn, 8 lost
0.11 points per game
5 scored, at 0.56 a game
19 conceded, at 2.11 a game
Portadown, season-wide
0 won, 1 drawn, 8 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Eamon Fyfe, 2 goals
Most assists: Aaron McCarey, 0 assists
Recent results — Portadown
26/09/2026 10:00
19/09/2026 10:00
15/09/2026 14:45
12/09/2026 10:00
05/09/2026 10:00
Limavady United: how they are travelling
Limavady United come in 8 matches into their NIFL Premiership.
Here is what Limavady United have produced:
In this competition
3 won, 0 drawn, 5 lost
1.13 points per game
7 scored, at 0.88 a game
11 conceded, at 1.38 a game
Limavady United, season-wide
3 won, 0 drawn, 5 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Jamie McGonigle, 5 goals
Most assists: Philip Lowry, 0 assists
Recent results — Limavady United
26/09/2026 10:00
19/09/2026 13:00
15/09/2026 14:45
12/09/2026 10:00
05/09/2026 10:00
The head-to-head favours Portadown
Recent meetings have tended to go Portadown's way against Limavady United.
From 5 match(es):
Portadown: 2 win(s)
Limavady United: 0 win(s)
Drawn: 3
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Portadown vs Limavady United prediction.
Form comparison Portadown vs Limavady United
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Portadown
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
D
L
L
|
0.11 |
| Home |
D
L
L
L
|
0.25 |
| Away |
L
L
L
L
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.67 | 2 | 3.2 |
| Scored | 0.56 | 0.25 | 0.8 |
| Conceded | 2.11 | 1.75 | 2.4 |
| Both Teams to Score | 44% | 25% | 60% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 56% | 75% | 40% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1 | 1.06 | 0.96 |
|
xGA
|
1.55 | 1.5 | 1.59 |
Away Team
Limavady United
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
W
W
L
|
1.13 |
| Home |
W
W
L
L
L
|
1.2 |
| Away |
L
W
L
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 38% | 40% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.25 | 2.4 | 2 |
| Scored | 0.88 | 1 | 0.67 |
| Conceded | 1.38 | 1.4 | 1.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 38% | 40% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 13% | 20% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 40% | 67% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.89 | 1.04 | 0.7 |
|
xGA
|
1.6 | 1.53 | 1.7 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Portadown win or Draw
Backing the Double Chance market offers a relatively safe bet, and taking Portadown or draw is a strong option here.
With Portadown’s impressive home form, it’s difficult to see them leaving empty-handed against Limavady United. Given their solid performances at home, they should be more than capable of securing at least a point.
👉 Our prediction is: Draw
Who wins this match between Portadown and Limavady United? For us, it's too close to call, so a draw is the best betting option for this match.
After taking into account the strengths and weaknesses of both sides, including recent form, it is clear that the most likely outcome is that the match ends with no winner.
Fixture information - Portadown vs Limavady United
Match: Portadown vs Limavady United
Competition: NIFL Premiership
Date: Saturday, 03/10/2026
Kick-off: 15:00 (UK time)
Venue: Shamrock Park
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Stats
The statistics for Portadown vs Limavady United that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2
League: 2.65
Both Teams to Score
29%
League: 49%
Over 1.5+
71%
League: 80%
Over 2.5+
29%
League: 51%
Cards
3.67
League: 3.2
Corners
7.5
League: 9.51
Home Team
Portadown
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
D
L
L
|
0.11 |
| Home |
D
L
L
L
|
0.25 |
| Away |
L
L
L
L
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.67 | 2 | 3.2 |
| Scored | 0.56 | 0.25 | 0.8 |
| Conceded | 2.11 | 1.75 | 2.4 |
| Both Teams to Score | 44% | 25% | 60% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 56% | 75% | 40% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1 | 1.06 | 0.96 |
|
xGA
|
1.55 | 1.5 | 1.59 |
Away Team
Limavady United
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
W
W
L
|
1.13 |
| Home |
W
W
L
L
L
|
1.2 |
| Away |
L
W
L
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 38% | 40% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.25 | 2.4 | 2 |
| Scored | 0.88 | 1 | 0.67 |
| Conceded | 1.38 | 1.4 | 1.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 38% | 40% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 13% | 20% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 40% | 67% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.89 | 1.04 | 0.7 |
|
xGA
|
1.6 | 1.53 | 1.7 |
Corners
9.33 / Match
+10% Corners / Match
Portadown received +10% more corners than Limavady United in the NIFL Premiership
8.5 / Match
Ballymena United
(3)
Bangor
(1)
Linfield
(6)
Larne
(6)
Cliftonville
(7)
Coleraine
(3)
Crusaders
(3)(2)
Cliftonville
(1)
Coleraine
(4)
Bangor
(6)
Crusaders
(5)
Dungannon Swifts
(2)
Linfield
(6)
Carrick Rangers
Cards
3 / Match
+117% Cards / Match
Portadown received +117% more cards than Limavady United in the NIFL Premiership
1.38 / Match
Ballymena United
(1)
Bangor
(4)
Linfield
(2)
Larne
(1)
Cliftonville
(3)
Coleraine
(1)
Crusaders
(2)(0)
Cliftonville
(1)
Coleraine
(0)
Bangor
(0)
Crusaders
(2)
Dungannon Swifts
(2)
Linfield
(0)
Carrick Rangers
Goals Scored
0.56 / Match
+57%
Limavady United is +57% better in terms of goals scored
0.88 / Match
Ballymena United
(0)
Bangor
(1)
Linfield
(1)
Larne
(0)
Cliftonville
(1)
Coleraine
(0)
Crusaders
(2)(1)
Cliftonville
(0)
Coleraine
(3)
Bangor
(2)
Crusaders
(0)
Dungannon Swifts
(0)
Linfield
(1)
Carrick Rangers
Goals Conceded
2.11 / Match
+35%
Portadown condeded +35% more goals than Limavady United
1.38 / Match
Ballymena United
(2)
Bangor
(3)
Linfield
(1)
Larne
(2)
Cliftonville
(3)
Coleraine
(3)
Crusaders
(3)(0)
Cliftonville
(1)
Coleraine
(1)
Bangor
(1)
Crusaders
(2)
Dungannon Swifts
(2)
Linfield
(2)
Carrick Rangers
NIFL Premiership Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Coleraine
|
9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 8 | 11 | 22 | 2.44 |
| 2 |
Linfield
|
9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 22 | 2.44 |
| 3 |
Larne
|
6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 3 | 9 | 16 | 2.67 |
| 4 |
Crusaders
|
9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 14 | 1 | 15 | 1.67 |
| 5 |
Glentoran
|
9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 10 | 3 | 13 | 1.44 |
| 6 |
Dungannon Swifts
|
8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 13 | 1.63 |
| 7 |
Cliftonville
|
9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 11 | 1 | 12 | 1.33 |
| 8 |
Carrick Rangers
|
9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 15 | -4 | 10 | 1.11 |
| 9 |
Ballymena United
|
8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 1.13 |
| 10 |
Limavady United
|
8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 11 | -4 | 9 | 1.13 |
| 11 |
Bangor
|
9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 19 | -11 | 5 | 0.56 |
| 12 |
Portadown
|
9 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 19 | -14 | 1 | 0.11 |
Odds
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