Ballymena United vs Portadown: match statistics
Ballymena United has a clear advantage as the host in this match. Although their recent form is not impressive (1 victory in the last 5 matches), they perform significantly better in home matches with 29% win efficiency and a positive goal difference (+/-2). Portadown performs very poorly as a guest, losing as many as 71% of away matches and conceding an average of 2 goals per match with a negative balance of -11. A key factor is also that Portadown fails to score in 43% of away matches, while Ballymena keeps a clean sheet in 29% of home meetings. xG statistics also favor the hosts (1.25 vs 1.11), confirming their qualitative advantage. Taking all data into account, I expect a difficult but winning match for Ballymena United.
Ballymena United vs Portadown: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Ballymena United played against Portadown in NIFL Premiership (Northern Ireland). The game was played on March 7, 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Ballymena United has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Portadown has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Ballymena United scores 1.13 goals per game and allows 1.53. Portadown scores 1.13 and allows 1.77. Games in this league average 2.88 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 47% of Ballymena United's games and 47% of Portadown's. The Over 2.5 rates are 43% and 63%, compared with league averages of 51% for BTTS and 55% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Portadown has the higher season xG average, 1.22 to 1.14 per game. Ballymena United takes 8.6 shots per game, while Portadown takes 8.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Ballymena United leads at halftime in 20% of its games and scores 0.67 goals per game after halftime. Portadown leads at halftime in 27% and scores 0.73 after halftime.
When the teams score
Ballymena United's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (9 goals). For Portadown, it is minutes 76-90+ (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
NIFL Premiership games average 2.88 goals. Both teams score in 51% of games, and 55% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Ballymena United has a clear advantage as the host in this match. Although their recent form is not impressive (1 victory in the last 5 matches), they perform significantly better in home matches with 29% win efficiency and a positive goal difference (+/-2). Portadown performs very poorly as a guest, losing as many as 71% of away matches and conceding an average of 2 goals per match with a negative balance of -11. A key factor is also that Portadown fails to score in 43% of away matches, while Ballymena keeps a clean sheet in 29% of home meetings. xG statistics also favor the hosts (1.25 vs 1.11), confirming their qualitative advantage. Taking all data into account, I expect a difficult but winning match for Ballymena United.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Ballymena United | Portadown | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 40% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.32 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Portadown is 50% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Ballymena United · 1.2 pts / game - Portadown
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Ballymena United is 16% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.53 goals / game - Ballymena United · 1.77 goals / game - Portadown
Ballymena United scores in 67% of games (20 of 30 meczów), while Portadown keeps a clean sheet in 17% (5 of 30 meczów).
Portadown scores in 63% of games (19 of 30 meczów), while Ballymena United keeps a clean sheet in 20% (6 of 30 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Ballymena United
Over / Under - Portadown
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Portadown is 24% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.97 pts / game - Ballymena United · 1.2 pts / game - Portadown
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Ballymena United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 20% of games and wins 27%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Portadown - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 27% of games and wins 37%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -3 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -7 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (14). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Ballymena United
Portadown
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (NIFL Premiership).
Teams vs league
| Ballymena United | Liga | Portadown | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.67 | 2.88 | • 2.90 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 47% | 51% | ▼ 47% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 43% | 55% | ▲ 63% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 20% | 26% | ▼ 17% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 83% | 77% | ▼ 63% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 80% | 78% | ▲ 87% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Ballymena United's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss against Portadown. Games average 1.50 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Ballymena United vs Portadown?
The NIFL Premiership match finished Ballymena United 1:1 Portadown. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Ballymena United and Portadown?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Ballymena United won 1, Portadown won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Ballymena United vs Portadown?
Ballymena United score 1.13 goals per game on average and Portadown 1.13. The NIFL Premiership average is 2.88 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 47% of Ballymena United's matches and 47% of Portadown's.
What form are Ballymena United and Portadown in?
Over the last 5 games Ballymena United have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Portadown 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Ballymena United vs Portadown?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.