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Bangor FC vs Portadown

Northern Ireland Northern Ireland

NIFL Premiership 2025/2026 Clandeboye Park, Bangor
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Match Events

8' Event
Fyfe E.
18'
Sub
McCartan S. In: Quinn B.
Out: McCartan S.
26' Event
Boyd J.

AI Match Summary

Portadown in this NIFL Premiership 2025/2026 matchup, with the score ending 2-4 — backing the pre-match view that favored Portadown.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

9%
Bangor FC
11%
Draws
80%
Portadown
Draw rate projection: 11% Favored: Portadown

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

93% / Very High Confidence
  • Portadown have won more games recently than Bangor FC.
  • Portadown are the model's pick here, at 80%.
  • Regular NIFL Premiership 2025/2026 form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 94%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 44%
Over 4.5 Goals 20%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 73.4%
Bangor FC Clean Sheet 12%
Portadown Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Bangor FC Portadown
Matches Played 35 32
Wins 13 15
Draws 8 5
Losses 14 12
Goals Scored 2.63 1.88
Goals Conceded 1.63 1.38
Expected Goals (xG) 2.63 1.88
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.63 1.38

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Apr 25, 2026 NIFL Premiership
Bangor FC vs Portadown
2:4
Jan 17, 2026 NIFL Premiership
Bangor FC vs Portadown
1:0
Nov 15, 2025 NIFL Premiership
Portadown vs Bangor FC
1:1
Sep 19, 2025 NIFL Premiership
Portadown vs Bangor FC
1:4
Apr 2, 2024 NIFL Championship
Bangor FC vs Portadown
0:3

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Bangor FC Compare

Top Goalscorer Boyd J.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Hannan D.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 2.02
Avg xA / game 1.31

Portadown Compare

Top Goalscorer Fyfe E.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Quinn B.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.71
Avg xA / game 1.04

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Bangor FC 11 / 100
Portadown 74 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Bangor FC Portadown

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick POR Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals & BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Historical meetings average 3.40 goals per match.

Attacking prowess: Bangor FC scored in 74% of their last 35 outings.

Portadown's defensive record shows goals conceded in 72% of 32 matches.

Bangor FC has registered 4 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

Scoring Trends

Bangor FC VS Portadown
2.63 Goals Scored 1.88
1.63 Goals Conceded 1.38
100% Over 1.5 88%
75% Over 2.5 75%
50% Over 3.5 38%

Recent Form & Match History

Bangor FC

(Home)
28 Jul
Newry City
1 : 0
Bangor FC
25 Jul
Dundela
1 : 1
Bangor FC
21 Jul
Oxford Sunnyside
1 : 5
Bangor FC
18 Jul
Moyola
1 : 2
Bangor FC
16 Jul
Bangor FC
2 : 0
Ards
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Portadown

(Away)
28 Jul
Mountjoy
1 : 12
Portadown
25 Jul
Kilbarrack Utd
0 : 3
Portadown
21 Jul
Harland & Wolff
0 : 2
Portadown
18 Jul
Coleraine
3 : 0
Portadown
07 Jul
Bourneview Mill
2 : 2
Portadown
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League Standings

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
7Carrick Rangers381581564:5853
8Portadown381352044:6644
9Ballymena381091946:5839
10Bangor FC381091941:6539
11Crusaders381062248:8136
12Glenavon38842637:6928
Relegation - NIFL Premiership 2025/2026 (Relegation)
Relegation - NIFL Championship (Main)
Promotion - NIFL Premiership 2025/2026 (Conference League - Play Offs)