Portadown vs Ballymena United: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 19 August

Betiball's prediction for Portadown vs Ballymena United on 19 August 2025 (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 vs Ballymena United: Starting Lineups Time : 19/08/2025 14:45

Portadown
0 - 2
Finished
Ballymena United
75' event Ryan Mayse / Eamon Fyfe
75' event Jordan Gibson / Joshua Ukek
65' event Divin Isamala / James Teelan
65' event Rhys Annett / Ahu Obhakhan
45+3' event Gary Thompson
45+1' event Baris Altintop
25' event Joshua Ukek Goal Disallowed
3' event Ahu Obhakhan
event 90' Jack O’Reilly
event 90' Jack O’Reilly
event 82' Jack O’Reilly / Joel Thompson
event 82' Kym Nelson / Donal Rocks
event 71' Aaron Jarvis / Patrick McEleney
event 71' Daire O'Conchubhair / Ben Kennedy
event 68' Ben Kennedy
event 65' Success Edogun / Calvin McCurry
event 60' Donal Rocks
event 48' Joel Thompson
event 46' Calvin McCurry
75' event Ryan Mayse / Eamon Fyfe
event 90' Jack O’Reilly
75' event Jordan Gibson / Joshua Ukek
event 90' Jack O’Reilly
65' event Divin Isamala / James Teelan
event 82' Jack O’Reilly / Joel Thompson
65' event Rhys Annett / Ahu Obhakhan
event 82' Kym Nelson / Donal Rocks
45+3' event Gary Thompson
event 71' Aaron Jarvis / Patrick McEleney
45+1' event Baris Altintop
event 71' Daire O'Conchubhair / Ben Kennedy
25' event Joshua Ukek Goal Disallowed
event 68' Ben Kennedy
3' event Ahu Obhakhan
event 65' Success Edogun / Calvin McCurry
event 60' Donal Rocks
event 48' Joel Thompson
event 46' Calvin McCurry
Portadown Portadown
Substitutions
#2 Divin Isamala
#27 Rhys Annett
#12 Jordan Gibson
#10 Ryan Mayse
#40 Alex Moore
#3 Jamie Rea
#18 Aaron Traynor
Portadown Portadown Ballymena United Ballymena United
8Shots6
3Shots on Goal3
4Corner Kick4
3Yellow card4
1Save3
5Shots off goal3
119Attacks98
60Dangerous attacks68
2Corner Kicks(HT)1
Ballymena United Ballymena United
Substitutions
#22 Success Edogun
#11 Daire O'Conchubhair
#8 Aaron Jarvis
#2 Kym Nelson
#17 Jack O’Reilly
#23 Declan Breen
#25 Daithi McCallion
Commentary
90' Jack O’Reilly - Ballymena United receive a yellow card
90' Goal! Jack O’Reilly - Ballymena United
82' Ballymena United — substitution: Jack O’Reilly / Joel Thompson
82' Ballymena United — substitution: Kym Nelson / Donal Rocks
75' Portadown — substitution: Ryan Mayse / Eamon Fyfe
75' Portadown — substitution: Jordan Gibson / Joshua Ukek
71' Ballymena United — substitution: Aaron Jarvis / Patrick McEleney
71' Ballymena United — substitution: Daire O'Conchubhair / Ben Kennedy
68' Goal! Ben Kennedy - Ballymena United
65' Portadown — substitution: Divin Isamala / James Teelan
65' Portadown — substitution: Rhys Annett / Ahu Obhakhan
65' Ballymena United — substitution: Success Edogun / Calvin McCurry
60' Donal Rocks - Ballymena United receive a yellow card
48' Joel Thompson - Ballymena United receive a yellow card
46' Calvin McCurry - Ballymena United receive a yellow card
45+3' Gary Thompson - Portadown receive a yellow card
45+1' Baris Altintop - Portadown receive a yellow card
25' VAR review - Portadown
3' Ahu Obhakhan - Portadown receive a yellow card

How We Build the Portadown vs Ballymena United Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Portadown vs Ballymena United on 19 August 2025 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 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.

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 standings and the 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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