Our Ballymena Utd vs Portadown Prediction: 2-1
Ballymena Utd vs Portadown in the Northern Ireland Premier is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday April 18, 2026. A 2-1 win for the home side is our expected outcome, though BTTS looks promising given both teams’ recent scoring records.
This Ballymena Utd vs Portadown prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Ballymena Utd's Last Match – Carrick Rangers vs Ballymena Utd
Ballymena Utd will look to carry forward their winning form after a 3-2 Northern Ireland Premier success over Carrick Rangers on April 11.
Portadown's Last Match – Crusaders vs Portadown
Portadown will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-4 Northern Ireland Premier loss to Crusaders on April 11. In that match, Portadown saw 43% of the ball and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Crusaders | 57% | 0 (5) | - | 85 |
 Portadown | 43% | 0 (3) | - | 56 |
Ballymena Utd vs Portadown Stats
Key Stats
| Ballymena Utd | Portadown | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.92 | Attacking Strength | 0.88 |
| 0.96 | Defence Strength | 1.38 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 0.7 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 0.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Ballymena Utd are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Portadown average 0.5 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.