Our Portadown vs Ballymena Utd Prediction: 1-2
Portadown vs Ballymena Utd in the Northern Ireland Premier is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday December 13, 2025. A 1-2 win for the visitors is our main prediction, but with both teams expected to find the net, BTTS is another solid wager.
This Portadown vs Ballymena Utd 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
Portadown's Last Match – Carrick Rangers vs Portadown
Portadown will look to carry forward their winning form after a 2-1 Northern Ireland Premier success over Carrick Rangers on November 22. In that match, Portadown saw 49% of the ball and 8 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Carrick Rangers | 51% | 0 (6) | - | 53 |
 Portadown | 49% | 0 (8) | - | 52 |
Ballymena Utd's Last Match – Ballymena Utd vs Cliftonville
Ballymena Utd will be looking to bounce back after a 1-4 Northern Ireland County Antrim Shield defeat against Cliftonville on November 25. In that match, Ballymena Utd had 38% possession and 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ballymena Utd | 38% | 0 (1) | - | 24 |
 Cliftonville | 62% | 0 (8) | - | 48 |
Portadown vs Ballymena Utd Stats
Key Stats
| Portadown | Ballymena Utd | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.89 | Attacking Strength | 1.15 |
| 1.4 | Defence Strength | 1.12 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Portadown are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Ballymena Utd average 1.4 scored and 1.8 conceded per game.