Coleraine FC vs Portadown FC Prediction: At least Coleraine will not lose

Coleraine secured a shocking victory against the league leaders last week, and they’ll take on Portadown in their outstanding game at the Showgrounds on Saturday. Portadown continues to fight for a chance to escape the relegation playoff zone, and a victory on Saturday will take them out of the relegation playoff zone. The last time they met in the league, the game ended in a 2-2 draw with both teams getting a share of the spoils. I believe both teams will find the net, but Coleraine remains our favorite for the victory. Let’s analyze both teams’ forms, their key stats, and my expert opinion.

Coleraine FC (8th)

Form in the League: WLWDD

Coleraine secured a shocking victory against the league leaders, Linfield, in their last league game. Connor Murray was in the form of his life in that game as he scored the brace that gave Coleraine the well-deserved victory. Before that shocking victory last week, they lost to Glentoran and secured a narrow 0-1 victory against Carrick Rangers in the game before Glentoran. Coleraine is experiencing a string of inconsistencies in the league, but they seem to be ready to carry last week's momentum into their performance on Saturday against Portadown. Coleraine is now 8th placed in the league with 10 wins, 8 draws, and 10 losses from 28 games played, and Matthew Shevlin is the team's top scorer with 17 goals scored in the league. 

Portadown FC (7th)

Form in the League: LWDDL

Portadown has had their fair share of inconsistencies in their last 5 league games as they have recorded only a victory with 2 losses and 2 draws in their last 5 league games. Aside from their recent failures, Portadown has had a good season, but they need to keep up the fire if they intend to finish well in the league, especially with the regular season coming to an end. Portadown lost to Ballymena United in their last league game by a 2-0 defeat. Their overall league statistics are 12 wins, 6 draws, and 11 losses from the 29 league games played. 

Head-To-Head Statistics

A critical look at their last 10 encounters produced 6 wins for Coleraine, a win for Portadown, and 3 draws. 

Expert Betting Tips

Looking at Coleraine’s current form and their past matches against Portadown, I think they have a good chance of winning or drawing this game. Coleraine have not lost to Portadown in their last 4 league games, and with their recent victory against Linfield, I believe they’ll not suffer a loss here. There’s a lot on the line for Portadown as well, and a victory in this game could potentially take Portadown away from the relegation playoff zone. I'm predicting a win or draw for Larne. There has been a total of over 2.5 goals in their last 4 meetings, and we should see the same on Saturday or, at most, a minimum of two goals from either of the two teams. 

My first prediction is on goals, and it’s a total of over 2.5 goals at 1.77 odds for 1xBet. 

Our second prediction is a win for Coleraine at 1.67 odds for Betway. 

Our third prediction is a 2HT TO 1.5 goals at 2.01 odds for Bet365.