Portadown vs Dundela tips and predictions

Portadown to pass Dundela test

With 70 NIFL Championship points, first placed Portadown host third placed Dundela. The visitors aren't far behind them with 66 points.

This could well be one of those encounters where Portadown do just enough to get the job done and they're sure to be asked some questions by this Dundela squad.

Portadown have plenty to be pleased with in the build up to this match. The hosts have secured 6 wins in 7 matches. And the visitors aren't exactly looking like hall-of-famers, with 3 defeats in a row home or away. That doesn't look like the recent record of a side that will fancy their chances.

These home players have enjoyed a run of form at their own ground. Portadown have scored two or more times in 17 of their recent 20 home matches and that's been compounded at the back. In defence they have conceded no more than once in 6 of their last 7 games.

There have been episodes when Dundela have lacked a solid platform to stand up to pressure. They have conceded three or more times in 4 of their last 9 matches. This match represents a test of their bouncebackability.

It's possible this is a match that will simply depend on which side starts the match more brightly. The sportsbooks are expecting goals at both ends of the park as they can both be dangerous in possession. However, the odds-against for the BTTS No is slightly more attractive.