Ballinamallard United vs Portadown: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 23 December

Ballinamallard United

W L D L L

9th place in League

3-0

23/12/2023 11:00

Portadown

L W W W W

2nd place in League

Northern Ireland IFA Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Ballinamallard United vs Portadown on 23 December 2023 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Ballinamallard United vs Portadown preview before placing your bet.

Ballinamallard United are currently 9th with 45 points after 33 matches.
Portadown sit 2nd with 64 points from 33 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Portadown to win with probability 52%.
Head-to-head history favors Portadown, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Ballinamallard United have 2 wins, while one match ended in a draw.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

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Pred

Correct

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Score.

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Weather

11:00

2023-12-23

Ballinamallard United vs Portadown - Prediction & Odds

Ballinamallard United

Portadown

2023-12-23 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 23/12/2023

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Dundela	66	33	21	3	9	67	48	19
02 Portadown	64	33	20	4	9	65	46	19
03 Institute FC	61	33	18	7	8	52	35	17
04 Bangor FC	60	33	18	6	9	70	39	31
05 Annagh United	55	33	16	7	10	52	47	5
06 HW Welders	52	33	16	4	13	63	51	12
07 Newington	47	33	15	2	16	56	56	0
08 Ballyclare Comrades	46	33	13	7	13	57	56	1
09 Ballinamallard United	45	33	13	6	14	46	39	7
10 Ards FC	29	33	7	8	18	48	64	-16
11 Dergview FC	24	33	6	6	21	36	71	-35
12 Knockbreda	14	33	4	2	27	28	88	-60

Promotion Playoffs	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Portadown	71	5	2	1	2	9	7	2
02 Institute FC	69	5	2	2	1	8	8	0
03 Annagh United	68	5	4	1	0	9	3	6
04 Bangor FC	68	5	2	2	1	7	5	2
05 Dundela	67	5	0	1	4	7	12	-5
06 HW Welders	56	5	1	1	3	7	12	-5

Relegation Quarter	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Ballyclare Comrades	61	5	5	0	0	16	4	12
02 Newington	52	5	1	2	2	9	12	-3
03 Ballinamallard United	51	5	2	0	3	5	12	-7
04 Ards FC	37	5	2	2	1	12	5	7
05 Dergview FC	27	5	0	3	2	5	8	-3
06 Knockbreda	18	5	1	1	3	6	12	-6

Head To Head

23/09/2023 10:00

Portadown

2 - 0

Ballinamallard United

NIR CH

30/07/2022 10:00

Ballinamallard United

1 - 2

Portadown

INT CF

26/10/2021 14:45

Portadown

1 - 0

Ballinamallard United

NIR LC

18/01/2020 11:00

Portadown

3 - 3

Ballinamallard United

NIR CH

14/12/2019 13:00

Ballinamallard United

4 - 2

Portadown

NIR CH

10/08/2019 10:00

Portadown

0 - 1

Ballinamallard United

NIR CH

Ballinamallard United

33%

Draw

17%

Portadown

50%

Ballinamallard United Last 6 matches

16/12/2023 11:00

Ballinamallard United 1 - 2 HW Welders NIR CH

09/12/2023 11:00

Ards FC 2 - 2 Ballinamallard United NIR CH

02/12/2023 11:00

Ballinamallard United 2 - 0 Annagh United NIR CH

24/11/2023 15:45

Institute FC 1 - 0 Ballinamallard United NIR CH

18/11/2023 11:00

Ballinamallard United 1 - 2 Newington NIR CH

11/11/2023 11:00

Ballinamallard United 0 - 0 Dundela NIR CH

Win

17%

Draw

33%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Portadown

16/12/2023 11:00

Portadown 4 - 2 Ards FC NIR CH

05/12/2023 15:50

Portadown 2 - 0 Loughgall FC NIR LC

02/12/2023 11:00

Dundela 2 - 0 Portadown NIR CH

24/11/2023 15:45

Portadown 5 - 1 Newington NIR CH

18/11/2023 11:00

Bangor FC 2 - 2 Portadown NIR CH

11/11/2023 11:00

Portadown 4 - 1 Dergview FC NIR CH

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Northern Ireland IFA C...

Played games

Ballinamallard United

Portadown

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.34

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.34

Scored

Avg. per game

1.95

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.39

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 38 matches

YesNo

24 (63%)14 (37%)

In last 38 matches

NoYes

31 (82%)7 (18%)

Ballinamallard United

Recent matches

Portadown

Under /Over

(71%)27 11(29%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(87%)33 5(13%)

Under /Over

(42%)16 22(58%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(42%)16 22(58%)

Under /Over

(47%)18 20(53%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(71%)27 11(29%)

/Yes

(39%)15 23(61%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(66%)25 13(34%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Ballinamallard United

Portadown

Shots

Ballinamallard United

Total shots

8.96 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Portadown

Total shots

10.52 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Ballinamallard United Pass Portadown

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

54%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

53%

TOTAL ATTACKS

Ballinamallard United

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

Ballinamallard United

OTHERS

Ballinamallard United

Played games

Portadown

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.34

Clean sheets

0.16

3.84

146

Corners

174

4.58

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

GK saves

0.00

Ballinamallard United

DISCIPLINARY

Portadown

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.18

1.29

0.11

0.03

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Ballinamallard United vs Portadown Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Ballinamallard United vs Portadown on 23 December 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Northern Ireland IFA Championship fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Ballinamallard United vs Portadown Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Ballinamallard United's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Portadown's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Northern Ireland IFA Championship Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Northern Ireland IFA Championship standings and the Northern Ireland IFA Championship form table to understand exactly where Ballinamallard United and Portadown sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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