Portadown vs Ballymena United: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 13 December

Betiball's prediction for Portadown vs Ballymena United on 13 December 2025 (kick-off: 11:00) 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 : 13/12/2025 11:00

Portadown
1 - 0
Finished
Ballymena United
90+3' event Ben Wylie
90' event Ben Quinn / James Teelan
83' event James Teelan
77' event James Teelan
72' event Gary Thompson
70' event Joshua Ukek / Divin Isamala
58' event Shay McCartan / Jordan Gibson
event 90' Jack O’Reilly
event 81' Jack O’Reilly / Daniel Lafferty
event 65' James Hood / Daire O'Conchubhair
event 65' Patrick McEleney / Aaron Jarvis
event 52' Success Edogun
event 37' Stephen ODonnell
90+3' event Ben Wylie
event 90' Jack O’Reilly
90' event Ben Quinn / James Teelan
event 81' Jack O’Reilly / Daniel Lafferty
83' event James Teelan
event 65' James Hood / Daire O'Conchubhair
77' event James Teelan
event 65' Patrick McEleney / Aaron Jarvis
72' event Gary Thompson
event 52' Success Edogun
70' event Joshua Ukek / Divin Isamala
event 37' Stephen ODonnell
58' event Shay McCartan / Jordan Gibson
Portadown Portadown
Substitutions
#27 Rhys Annett
#10 Ryan Mayse
#24 Shay McCartan
#40 Alex Moore
#30 Ben Quinn
#3 Jamie Rea
#9 Joshua Ukek
Portadown Portadown Ballymena United Ballymena United
3Shots5
1Shots on Goal0
2Corner Kick2
3Yellow card3
2Shots off goal5
109Attacks96
53Dangerous attacks53
1Corner Kicks(HT)0
Ballymena United Ballymena United
Substitutions
#6 Gould
#41 James Hood
#10 Patrick McEleney
#1 Sean O'Neill
#17 Jack O’Reilly
#33 David Taylor
#20 Joel Thompson
Commentary
90+3' Ben Wylie - Portadown receive a yellow card
90' Portadown — substitution: Ben Quinn / James Teelan
90' Jack O’Reilly - Ballymena United receive a yellow card
83' James Teelan - Portadown receive a yellow card
81' Ballymena United — substitution: Jack O’Reilly / Daniel Lafferty
77' Goal! James Teelan - Portadown
72' Gary Thompson - Portadown receive a yellow card
70' Portadown — substitution: Joshua Ukek / Divin Isamala
65' Ballymena United — substitution: James Hood / Daire O'Conchubhair
65' Ballymena United — substitution: Patrick McEleney / Aaron Jarvis
58' Portadown — substitution: Shay McCartan / Jordan Gibson
52' Success Edogun - Ballymena United receive a yellow card
37' Stephen ODonnell - Ballymena United receive a yellow card

How We Build the Portadown vs Ballymena United Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Portadown vs Ballymena United on 13 December 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

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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