Portadown vs Ballymena United: match statistics
Portadown vs Ballymena United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Portadown played against Ballymena United in NIFL Premiership (Northern Ireland). The game was played on December 13, 2025. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Portadown has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Ballymena United has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Portadown scores 1.32 goals per game and allows 1.84. Ballymena United scores 1.28 and allows 1.61. Games in this league average 2.69 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 53% of Portadown's games and 50% of Ballymena United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 68% and 50%, compared with league averages of 48% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Portadown has the higher season xG average, 1.31 to 1.26 per game. Portadown takes 9.6 shots per game, while Ballymena United takes 9.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Portadown leads at halftime in 26% of its games and scores 0.95 goals per game after halftime. Ballymena United leads at halftime in 28% and scores 0.72 after halftime.
When the teams score
Portadown's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). For Ballymena United, it is minutes 61-75 (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
NIFL Premiership games average 2.69 goals. Both teams score in 48% of games, and 51% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Stats by half
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
| Portadown | Ballymena United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 42% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.35 |
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 75% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Portadown · 0.8 pts / game - Ballymena United
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 14% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.84 goals / game - Portadown · 1.61 goals / game - Ballymena United
Portadown scores in 63% of games (12 of 19 meczów), while Ballymena United keeps a clean sheet in 22% (4 of 18 meczów).
Ballymena United scores in 72% of games (13 of 18 meczów), while Portadown keeps a clean sheet in 11% (2 of 19 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 - Portadown
Over / Under - Ballymena United
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 9% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.21 pts / game - Portadown · 1.11 pts / game - Ballymena United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Portadown - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 26% of games and wins 37%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.9 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Ballymena United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 28% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 1.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 2.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 80% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -2 |
* 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 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
Portadown
Ballymena United
* 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
| Portadown | Liga | Ballymena United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.16 | 2.69 | ▲ 2.89 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 53% | 48% | ▲ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 68% | 51% | • 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 11% | 28% | ▼ 22% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 58% | 77% | ▲ 89% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 95% | 78% | • 78% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Record from Portadown's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Ballymena United. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Portadown vs Ballymena United?
The NIFL Premiership match finished Portadown 1:0 Ballymena United. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Portadown vs Ballymena United?
Portadown score 1.32 goals per game on average and Ballymena United 1.28. The NIFL Premiership average is 2.69 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 53% of Portadown's matches and 50% of Ballymena United's.
What form are Portadown and Ballymena United in?
Over the last 5 games Portadown have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Ballymena United 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Portadown vs Ballymena United?
The statistical background for Portadown vs Ballymena United — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.