Ballymena United vs Portadown: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 01 November

Ballymena United

W L W L W

9th place in League

0-3

01/11/2024 15:45

Portadown

W L L W D

8th place in League

Northern Ireland Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Ballymena United vs Portadown on 01 November 2024 (kick-off: 15:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Ballymena United vs Portadown preview before placing your bet.

Ballymena United are currently 9th with 43 points after 33 matches.
Portadown sit 8th with 46 points from 33 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Ballymena United to win with probability 51%.
Head-to-head history favors Portadown, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Ballymena 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

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Pred

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Weather

15:45

2024-11-01

Ballymena United vs Portadown - Prediction & Odds

Ballymena United

Portadown

2024-11-01 15:45

STANDINGS UP TO 01/11/2024

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Linfield FC	76	33	24	4	5	61	23	38
02 Larne FC	54	33	15	9	9	39	28	11
03 Glentoran FC	54	33	15	9	9	40	31	9
04 Dungannon Swifts	50	33	15	5	13	44	40	4
05 Crusaders	50	33	15	5	13	41	43	-2
06 Coleraine	49	33	13	10	10	49	41	8
07 Cliftonville	46	33	13	7	13	44	37	7
08 Portadown	46	33	13	7	13	39	38	1
09 Ballymena United	43	33	13	4	16	40	42	-2
10 Glenavon Lurgan	39	33	10	9	14	35	43	-8
11 Carrick Rangers	27	33	6	9	18	24	48	-24
12 Loughgall FC	18	33	4	6	23	29	71	-42

Champion Additional	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Linfield FC	85	5	3	0	2	8	5	3
02 Larne FC	63	5	2	3	0	7	5	2
03 Glentoran FC	61	5	2	1	2	9	6	3
04 Dungannon Swifts	57	5	2	1	2	7	8	-1
05 Coleraine	55	5	2	0	3	6	9	-3
06 Crusaders	54	5	1	1	3	6	10	-4

Relegation	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Cliftonville	58	5	4	0	1	14	4	10
02 Portadown	56	5	3	1	1	9	7	2
03 Ballymena United	47	5	1	1	3	7	12	-5
04 Glenavon Lurgan	46	5	2	1	2	7	4	3
05 Carrick Rangers	32	5	1	2	2	8	11	-3
06 Loughgall FC	22	5	1	1	3	7	14	-7

Head To Head

28/09/2024 10:00

Portadown

0 - 1

Ballymena United

NIR D1

25/07/2023 14:30

Portadown

2 - 1

Ballymena United

INT CF

07/04/2023 14:45

Portadown

1 - 0

Ballymena United

NIR D1

11/02/2023 11:00

Ballymena United

0 - 0

Portadown

NIR D1

10/12/2022 11:00

Portadown

1 - 0

Ballymena United

NIR D1

08/10/2022 10:00

Ballymena United

2 - 0

Portadown

NIR D1

Ballymena United

33%

Draw

17%

Portadown

50%

Ballymena United Last 6 matches

26/10/2024 10:00

Crusaders 1 - 0 Ballymena United NIR D1

19/10/2024 10:00

Ballymena United 0 - 1 Coleraine NIR D1

12/10/2024 10:00

Glenavon Lurgan 0 - 1 Ballymena United NIR D1

05/10/2024 10:00

Ballymena United 4 - 1 Loughgall FC NIR D1

01/10/2024 14:45

Rathfriland Rangers 2 - 2 Ballymena United NIR LC

28/09/2024 10:00

Portadown 0 - 1 Ballymena United NIR D1

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Portadown

27/10/2024 10:00

Portadown 2 - 1 Larne FC NIR D1

19/10/2024 10:00

Dungannon Swifts 2 - 0 Portadown NIR D1

12/10/2024 12:30

Portadown 1 - 0 Loughgall FC NIR D1

05/10/2024 10:00

Glenavon Lurgan 2 - 1 Portadown NIR D1

01/10/2024 14:45

Portadown 0 - 1 Ards FC NIR LC

28/09/2024 10:00

Portadown 0 - 1 Ballymena United NIR D1

Win

33%

Draw

Lost

67%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Northern Ireland Premi...

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Ballymena United

Portadown

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.58

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.97

Scored

Avg. per game

0.76

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.58

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 38 matches

YesNo

18 (47%)20 (53%)

In last 38 matches

NoYes

21 (55%)17 (45%)

Ballymena United

Recent matches

Portadown

Under /Over

(66%)25 13(34%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(76%)29 9(24%)

Under /Over

(37%)14 24(63%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(26%)10 28(74%)

Under /Over

(45%)17 21(55%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(45%)17 21(55%)

/Yes

(45%)17 21(55%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(47%)18 20(53%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Ballymena United

Portadown

Shots

Ballymena United

Total shots

6.45 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Portadown

Total shots

5.66 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Ballymena United Pass Portadown

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

48%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

48%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Ballymena United

Played games

Portadown

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.24

Clean sheets

0.32

2.87

109

Corners

120

3.16

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

1.71

GK saves

1.55

Ballymena United

DISCIPLINARY

Portadown

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.37

2.50

0.13

0.08

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Ballymena United vs Portadown Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Ballymena United vs Portadown on 01 November 2024 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 Premier League 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.

Ballymena United vs Portadown Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Ballymena 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 Premier League 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 Premier League standings and the Northern Ireland Premier League form table to understand exactly where Ballymena United and Portadown sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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