Northern-Ireland
Premiership
2026/27 · Regular Season - 9
Northern-Ireland
Premiership
2026/27 · Regular Season - 9
Match analysis preview
On September 26, 2026, Ballymena Showgrounds will host the Premiership regular season football match between Ballymena United and Portadown. In their recent fixtures, both teams have shown similar results, picking up points through draws and productive attacks. The statistical context of their encounters points to even chances for both sides in the battle for control on the pitch.
| # | Team | P | Scored | Conceded | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 |
|
7 | 10 | 11 | 6 |
| 12 |
|
8 | 5 | 17 | 1 |
Pre-match statistics
Form over the last five matches: Ballymena United — Portadown
0 wins, 3 draws, 2 losses in the last 5 matches
In their last five home matches, Ballymena United have failed to secure a single victory, drawing three times and suffering two defeats. The team scored 3 goals and conceded 6, averaging 0.6 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per game. On home turf, they played out draws against Carrick Rangers (1:1), Bangor (0:0), and Glenavon FC (1:1), while also losing to Glentoran (0:2) and Portadown (1:2). Their overall form over a similar five-match period also features three draws and two defeats, with 6 goals scored and 9 conceded.
0 wins, 3 draws, 2 losses in the last 5 matches
In their last five home matches, Ballymena United have failed to secure a single victory, drawing three times and suffering two defeats. The team scored 3 goals and conceded 6, averaging 0.6 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per game. On home turf, they played out draws against Carrick Rangers (1:1), Bangor (0:0), and Glenavon FC (1:1), while also losing to Glentoran (0:2) and Portadown (1:2). Their overall form over a similar five-match period also features three draws and two defeats, with 6 goals scored and 9 conceded.
0 wins, 1 draws, 4 losses in the last 5 matches
In their last five away matches, the team earned one win and suffered four defeats, scoring 8 goals and conceding 12. Over this stretch, the visitors are conceding an average of 2.4 goals per game. Their overall form in the last five fixtures across all competitions also highlights ongoing struggles: one win, one draw, and three defeats, with 3 goals scored and 10 conceded.
1 wins, 0 draws, 4 losses in the last 5 matches
In their last five away matches, the team earned one win and suffered four defeats, scoring 8 goals and conceding 12. Over this stretch, the visitors are conceding an average of 2.4 goals per game. Their overall form in the last five fixtures across all competitions also highlights ongoing struggles: one win, one draw, and three defeats, with 3 goals scored and 10 conceded.
Pre-match statistics
Head-to-head: Ballymena United and Portadown
In the last five head-to-head encounters between the sides, Portadown have claimed three victories, alongside one draw and one success for their opponents. These matches show a high-scoring trend, with at least two total goals scored in four out of the five games.
| Date | Competition | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18.04.2026 |
|
|
1:2 |
| 07.03.2026 |
|
|
1:1 |
| 13.12.2025 |
|
|
1:0 |
| 19.08.2025 |
|
|
0:2 |
| 26.04.2025 |
|
|
2:1 |
| Date | Competition | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18.04.2026 |
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1:2 |
| 07.03.2026 |
|
|
1:1 |
Prediction
Ballymena United vs Portadown prediction
Ballymena United — Portadown
2:2
Draw (X)
Estimated goals: 1.6 — 1.45. The score is a model estimate, not an exact promise.
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26.9%
Estimated probability
Prediction published 25.09.2026 01:52
Factors supporting this pick
Home / away form · points: 1.2 : 1.4
Estimated scoring potential: 1.6 : 1.45
Average goal difference: -0.2 : -0.2
Factors against
Overall form · points per game: 1 : 1.6
Head to head · points: 0.8 : 2
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Match information
Match information: Ballymena United — Portadown
Kick-off26 September 2026, 17:00
CompetitionPremiership
Season2026/27
Round / stageRegular Season - 9
VenueBallymena Showgrounds
CityBallymena
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions: Ballymena United — Portadown
01 What time does Ballymena United vs Portadown kick off?
Ballymena United vs Portadown (Premiership) kicks off 26 September 2026, 17:00.
02 Where is Ballymena United vs Portadown being played?
The match is played at Ballymena Showgrounds (Ballymena).
03 Who will win Ballymena United vs Portadown?
According to our statistical model, a draw is the most likely result of Ballymena United vs Portadown, with a probability of 26.9%.
04 What is the prediction for Ballymena United vs Portadown?
The statistical model favours Draw (X), with an estimated probability of 26.9%.
05 What is the recent form of Ballymena United and Portadown?
Ballymena United: 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses in the last 5 matches, goals 6–9. Portadown: 0 wins, 1 draws and 4 losses in the last 5 matches, goals 3–12.
06 How many times have Ballymena United and Portadown played each other?
Our database has 5 previous head-to-head meetings for these teams.
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