Portadown vs Ballymena United: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 07 April

Portadown

L W W L W

12th place in Northern Ireland Premier League

1 - 0

07/04/2023 14:45

Ballymena United

L L D L L

9th place in Northern Ireland Premier League

Northern Ireland Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Portadown vs Ballymena United on 07 April 2023 (kick-off: 14:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Portadown vs Ballymena United preview before placing your bet.

Portadown are currently 12th with 19 points after 32 matches.
Ballymena United sit 9th with 32 points from 32 matches.
Head-to-head history favors Ballymena United, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Portadown 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

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

STANDINGS UP TO 07/04/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Larne FC	73	33	22	7	4	57	18	39
02 Linfield FC	68	33	21	5	7	70	25	45
03 Cliftonville	66	33	20	6	7	61	41	20
04 Crusaders	62	33	18	8	7	65	37	28
05 Glentoran FC	61	32	19	4	9	63	23	40
06 Coleraine	58	33	17	7	9	53	30	23
07 Glenavon Lurgan	38	32	10	8	14	49	57	-8
08 Carrick Rangers	37	33	11	4	18	41	65	-24
09 Ballymena United	32	32	9	5	18	30	48	-18
10 Dungannon Swifts	23	33	7	2	24	22	76	-54
11 Newry City	20	33	6	2	25	29	69	-40
12 Portadown	19	32	5	4	23	25	76	-51

Head To Head

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

16/04/2022 10:00

Ballymena United

2 - 1

Portadown

NIR D1

12/03/2022 11:00

Portadown

1 - 0

Ballymena United

NIR D1

01/01/2022 11:00

Ballymena United

4 - 0

Portadown

NIR D1

Portadown

33%

Draw

17%

Ballymena United

50%

Portadown Last 6 matches

18/03/2023 11:00

Portadown 2 - 2 Crusaders NIR D1

11/03/2023 13:30

Newry City 3 - 4 Portadown NIR D1

04/03/2023 11:00

Portadown 1 - 3 Carrick Rangers NIR D1

24/02/2023 15:45

Portadown 3 - 1 Dungannon Swifts NIR D1

18/02/2023 13:30

Portadown 3 - 1 Glenavon Lurgan NIR D1

14/02/2023 15:45

Cliftonville 3 - 0 Portadown NIR D1

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Ballymena United

17/03/2023 15:45

Larne FC 1 - 0 Ballymena United NIR D1

14/03/2023 15:45

Glentoran FC 1 - 0 Ballymena United NIR D1

07/03/2023 15:45

Coleraine 3 - 1 Ballymena United NIR D1

04/03/2023 11:00

Ballyclare Comrades 1 - 1 Ballymena United NIR CUP

25/02/2023 11:00

Ballymena United 0 - 0 Crusaders NIR D1

21/02/2023 15:45

Ballymena United 0 - 3 Larne FC NIR D1

Win

Draw

33%

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

Portadown

Ballymena United

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.42

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.37

Scored

Avg. per game

0.61

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.71

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 38 matches

YesNo

10 (26%)28 (74%)

In last 38 matches

NoYes

15 (39%)23 (61%)

Portadown

Recent matches

Ballymena United

Under /Over

(82%)31 7(18%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(68%)26 12(32%)

Under /Over

(32%)12 26(68%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(32%)12 26(68%)

Under /Over

(55%)21 17(45%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(42%)16 22(58%)

/Yes

(45%)17 21(55%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(29%)11 27(71%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Portadown

Ballymena United

Shots

Portadown

Total shots

7.21 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Ballymena United

Total shots

6.09 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Portadown Pass Ballymena United

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

46%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

47%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Portadown

Played games

Ballymena United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.13

Clean sheets

0.32

3.92

149

Corners

133

3.50

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

2.87

109

GK saves

100

2.63

Portadown

DISCIPLINARY

Ballymena United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.11

1.58

0.03

0.11

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Portadown vs Ballymena United Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Portadown vs Ballymena United on 07 April 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 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.

Portadown vs Ballymena United Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Portadown's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Ballymena United'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 Portadown and Ballymena United sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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