Our Ballymena Utd vs Portadown Prediction: 2-2
Ballymena Utd vs Portadown in the Northern Ireland Premier is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday March 7, 2026. Our analysis suggests a 2-2 stalemate, with both teams capable of scoring, reinforcing BTTS as a valuable choice.
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 – Ballymena Utd vs Glenavon
Ballymena Utd will aim to turn their fortunes around after a 2-2 Northern Ireland Premier draw with Glenavon on February 24. In that match, Ballymena Utd saw 59% of the ball and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ballymena Utd | 59% | 0 (3) | - | 38 |
Glenavon | 41% | 0 (3) | - | 67 |
Portadown's Last Match – Portadown vs Dungannon Swifts
Portadown will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 1-0 Northern Ireland Premier victory over Dungannon Swifts on February 21. In that match, Portadown had 54% possession and 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Portadown | 54% | 0 (5) | - | 76 |
Dungannon Swifts | 46% | 0 (1) | - | 72 |
Ballymena Utd vs Portadown Stats
Key Stats
| Ballymena Utd | Portadown | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.89 | Attacking Strength | 1.04 |
| 1.28 | Defence Strength | 1.16 |
| 0.5 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 1/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 0.9 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Ballymena Utd are averaging 0.9 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while Portadown average 1.1 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.



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