Ballymena vs Portadown Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 18 April 2026

    📣How will an early goal change the strategy of both teams? If it happens, we will see an interesting development in the confrontation between the teams Ballymena United and Portadown. Recall that the meeting is scheduled for 14:00 18 April. The tournament match will take place at the Ballymena Showgrounds stadium in the city of Ballymena. Note the odds - bookmakers offer to bet on the victory of the side for and , respectively.

    Head-to-Head

    📊 Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Ballymena United and Portadown:

    • played 42 matches;
    • number of wins for the home team - 21, for the away team - 14, draws - 7;
    • number of goals - 74 against 48;
    • average total in the 1st half - 1.38, in the 2nd half - 1.52;
    • average total goals in the match - 2.9.

    Head-to-head statistics Ballymena - Portadown

    50%
    22 Wins
    16%
    7 Draws
    34%
    15 Wins
    Total games
    44
    Avg. total goals
    2.89
    Both teams scored
    48%
    1.75
    Average total
    1.14
    Last matches
    26.09.26
    Premiership
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    Portadown
    Portadown
    -
    -
    2
    3
    14
    12
    1
    1
    2
    0
    0
    0
    2
    0
    -
    -
    2
    3
    14
    12
    1
    1
    18.04.26
    Premiership
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    Portadown
    Portadown
    -
    -
    6
    4
    -
    -
    0
    1
    1
    2
    0
    1
    1
    1
    -
    -
    6
    4
    -
    -
    0
    1
    07.03.26
    Premiership
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    Portadown
    Portadown
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    1
    1
    0
    0
    1
    1
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    13.12.25
    Premiership
    Portadown
    Portadown
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    -
    -
    2
    2
    -
    -
    2
    4
    1
    0
    0
    0
    1
    0
    -
    -
    2
    2
    -
    -
    2
    4
    19.08.25
    Premiership
    Portadown
    Portadown
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    -
    -
    4
    4
    -
    -
    3
    4
    0
    2
    0
    0
    0
    2
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    4
    4
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    Ballymena United Team Overview

    The team's last official match took place on 15 April 2026 as part of the Premiership tournament (home team - Ballymena United, away team - Bangor). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:0.

    Here are the game statistics (Ballymena United vs Bangor):

    • ball possession: 80% vs 20%;
    • corner kicks: 1 vs 1;
    • yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
    • shots on target: 1 vs 0.
    🏆Throughout the Premiership season, the team Ballymena United has engaged in 33 fixtures, resulting in:
    • 9 wins,
    • 17 losses,
    • 7 draws.

    📈Currently, Ballymena United stands at a mid-tier position within the Premiership standings, with a win percentage of 28% and a loss percentage of 47%.

    ⚽️Ballymena United has scored a total of 39 goals. On the defensive end, Ballymena United has allowed 53 goals over the season.

    Match Results: Ballymena United

    Last matches
    31.10.26
    Premiership
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    Bangor
    Bangor
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    -
    1
    0
    -
    -
    0
    0
    0
    1
    0
    0
    0
    1
    -
    -
    1
    0
    -
    -
    0
    0
    L
    17.10.26
    Premiership
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    -
    -
    5
    4
    12
    16
    3
    3
    2
    1
    1
    1
    1
    0
    -
    -
    5
    4
    12
    16
    3
    3
    W
    13.10.26
    NIR Shield Cup
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    -
    -
    8
    3
    -
    -
    0
    1
    0
    1
    0
    1
    0
    0
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    -
    8
    3
    -
    -
    0
    1
    W
    10.10.26
    Premiership
    Limavady United
    Limavady United
    1
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    -
    -
    3
    6
    16
    9
    3
    0
    3
    2
    1
    2
    2
    0
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    -
    3
    6
    16
    9
    3
    0
    L
    03.10.26
    Premiership
    Cliftonville
    Cliftonville
    1
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
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    -
    4
    3
    8
    11
    5
    3
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    Portadown Team Overview

    The away team played their last official match on 11 April 2026 as part of the Premiership tournament (home team - Crusaders, away - Portadown). The match ended with a score of 4:0.

    Here are the game statistics (Portadown vs Crusaders):

    • ball possession: 44% vs 56%;
    • corner kicks: 5 vs 11;
    • yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
    • shots on target: 3 vs 5.
    🏆Throughout the Premiership season, the team Portadown has engaged in 33 fixtures, resulting in:
    • 11 wins,
    • 19 losses,
    • 3 draws.

    📈Currently, Portadown stands at a mid-tier position within the Premiership standings, with a win percentage of 31% and a loss percentage of 56%.

    ⚽Portadown has scored a total of 36 goals. On the defensive end has allowed 63 goals over the season.

    Match Results: Portadown

    Last matches
    30.10.26
    Premiership
    Larne
    Larne
    Portadown
    Portadown
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    -
    6
    1
    16
    14
    3
    4
    1
    0
    0
    0
    1
    0
    -
    -
    6
    1
    16
    14
    3
    4
    L
    23.10.26
    Premiership
    Portadown
    Portadown
    Linfield
    Linfield
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    -
    4
    6
    6
    7
    1
    2
    1
    2
    0
    0
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    2
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    4
    6
    6
    7
    1
    2
    L
    17.10.26
    Premiership
    Cliftonville
    Cliftonville
    Portadown
    Portadown
    -
    -
    15
    1
    8
    8
    1
    2
    1
    2
    0
    1
    1
    1
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    -
    15
    1
    8
    8
    1
    2
    W
    09.10.26
    Premiership
    Portadown
    Portadown
    Glentoran
    Glentoran
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    -
    5
    3
    8
    17
    2
    1
    0
    0
    0
    0
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    0
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    3
    8
    17
    2
    1
    D
    03.10.26
    Premiership
    Portadown
    Portadown
    Limavady United
    Limavady United
    2
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    -
    5
    2
    6
    8
    2
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    Match Result Prediction

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 42;
    • home team wins - 21, away team wins - 14, draws - 7.

    Statistics: Ballymena United vs Portadown

    • matches played in the tournament: 33 vs 33;
    • wins: 10 vs 11;
    • win percentage: 28% vs 31%;
    • losses: 17 vs 20;
    • draws: 9 vs 5.

    Last 10 matches:

    • wins: 3 vs 2;
    • losses: 2 vs 4;
    • draws: 5 vs 4.
    Trends
    • Ballymena United have not lost in 13 of last 14 home games against Portadown.
    • Ballymena United have not lost in 8 of last 9 home games against Portadown (Premiership).
    • Ballymena United have not lost in 9 of last 10 home games (Premiership).
    • Ballymena United have not lost in last 6 games (Premiership).
    • Portadown have not won in last 9 away games (Premiership).
    • Portadown have not won in last 8 games (Premiership).
    👉Prediction: Ballymena United will not lose (odds: 1.23)

    Total Goals Prediction

    H2H

    • today's home team scores on average - 1.76, the guests - 1.14;
    • average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.9;
    • both teams scored: overall - 20; at the home team's field - 12.

    Statistics: Ballymena United vs Portadown

    • average total in the tournament: 2.67 vs 2.81;
    • average total goals scored: 1.19 vs 1.06;
    • average total in the 1st half: 0.44 vs 0.42;
    • average total in the 2nd half: 0.75 vs 0.64;
    • Ballymena United: average total at home in the tournament -  1.22;
    • Portadown: average total away in the tournament - 1.11;
    • last 10 matches (average total): 1.3 (home - 1.14) vs 0.7 (away - 0.6).
    Trends
    • Portadown have scored under 1.5 goals in 6 of last 7 away games against Ballymena United.
    • Portadown have scored under 1.5 goals in 14 of last 15 games (Premiership).
    • Portadown have scored under 1.5 goals in last 9 games.
    • Portadown have scored under 1.5 goals in last 8 away games (Premiership).
    👉Prediction: Portadown Total goals Under (1,5) (odds: 1.37)

    Corners Prediction

    Trends
    • Ballymena United have taken under 5.5 corners in 12 of last 14 home games.
    👉Prediction: Corners - Ballymena United Total Under (5,5) (odds: 1.69)

    Both Teams to Score Prediction

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 42;
    • both teams scored all-time - 20 times;
    • on the home team’s field - 12 times.

    Statistics: Ballymena United vs Portadown

    • number of matches played in the tournament: 33 vs 33;
    • number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 19 vs 18;
    • number of BTTS matches for Ballymena United at home - 9 (50%);
    • number of BTTS matches for Portadown away - 10 (56%).

    Last 10 matches:

    • number of BTTS matches: 6 vs 5;
    • BTTS matches for Ballymena United at home - 4 (57%);
    • BTTS matches for Portadown away - 3 (60%).
    👉Prediction: Both Teams to Score – (Yes) (odds: 1.68)

    Correct Score Prediction

    Statistics of frequent results (current season):

    • most common score in the tournament: 1:0 (21/216, 9.7%), 2:1 (21/216, 9.7%);
    • Ballymena United at home most often finish matches: 0:2 (4/18, 22.2%);
    • Portadown away most often play: 2:1 , 3:0 (3/18, 16.7%).

    Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:

    1:1 - 11.58% (odds 6.5)
    1:0 - 9.15% (odds 8)
    2:1 - 8.33% (odds 8.5)

    Editorial Prediction

    Key statistics:
    • Portadown have scored under 1.5 goals in 6 of last 7 away games against Ballymena United.
    • Portadown have scored under 1.5 goals in 14 of last 15 games (Premiership).
    • Portadown have scored under 1.5 goals in last 9 games.
    • Portadown have scored under 1.5 goals in last 8 away games (Premiership).

    Portadown Total goals Under (1,5)
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    Published: 16/04/2026, 14:25

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    Betting Tips: Ballymena United - Portadown

    Portadown have lost the 2nd half:
    fc-portadownin 7 of last 8 away games (Premiership).
    2nd Half Ballymena United to Win
    Everygame
    +120
    Ballymena United have not lost:
    ballymena-unitedfc-portadownin 13 of last 14 home games against Portadown.
    ballymena-unitedfc-portadownin 8 of last 9 home games against Portadown (Premiership).
    ballymena-unitedin 9 of last 10 home games (Premiership).
    ballymena-unitedin last 6 games (Premiership).
    Portadown have not won:
    fc-portadownin last 9 away games (Premiership).
    fc-portadownin last 8 games (Premiership).
    Ballymena United will not lose
    Everygame
    -357
    Ballymena United have scored under 2.5 goals:
    ballymena-unitedfc-portadownin last 13 games against Portadown.
    ballymena-unitedfc-portadownin last 12 games against Portadown (Premiership).
    ballymena-unitedfc-portadownin last 6 home games against Portadown.
    ballymena-unitedfc-portadownin last 5 home games against Portadown (Premiership).
    ballymena-unitedin 24 of last 25 games.
    ballymena-unitedin 20 of last 21 games (Premiership).
    ballymena-unitedin last 17 home games (Premiership).
    ballymena-unitedin last 15 home games.
    Ballymena United Total goals Under (2,5)
    Everygame
    -400
    Over 1.5 goals scored:
    ballymena-unitedfc-portadownin 22 of last 23 Ballymena United home games against Portadown.
    ballymena-unitedfc-portadownin 15 of last 16 Ballymena United home games against Portadown (Premiership).
    ballymena-unitedin 17 of last 18 Ballymena United home games.
    ballymena-unitedin 14 of last 15 Ballymena United home games (Premiership).
    ballymena-unitedin 7 of last 8 Ballymena United games (Premiership).
    fc-portadownin 12 of last 13 Portadown away games (Premiership).
    fc-portadownin 7 of last 8 Portadown games (Premiership).
    Total goals Over (1,5)
    Everygame
    -400
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    Comparison of Teams Stats

    10 matches
    4 - Wins
    3 - Draws
    3 - Losses
    Wins - 2
    Draws - 2
    Losses - 6
    10 matches
    Scored - 14
    Conceded - 12
    +2
    -7
    9 - Scored
    16 - Conceded
    4
    Wins
    2
    3
    Draws
    2
    3
    Losses
    6
    Goal difference
    14
    Scored
    9
    12
    Conceded
    16
    2.6
    Average total per match
    2.5
    1.4
    Goals scored per match on average
    0.9
    1.2
    Goals conceded per match on average
    1.6
    6
    Both teams scored
    6
    64'
    Minutes / Goal scored
    100'
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