Ballymena United vs Portadown prediction

Ballymena United and Portadown face each other on Saturday 09.26.2026, at 15:00 (UK Time), in a NIFL Premiership 2026/27 match. The game will take place at Ballymena United's home ground, the The Showgrounds.

Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Ballymena United and Portadown, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.

Ballymena United preview

Ballymena United heads into the match with the following record in the NIFL Premiership: in 7 matches, Ballymena United secured 1 victories, 3 draws, and 3 losses, maintaining an average of 0.86 points per game.

Taking a broader look at Ballymena United's 2026/27 season, the team has achieved a total of 11 victories so far.

Ballymena United has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 56 goals, of which 10 were scored in the NIFL Premiership, resulting in an average of 1.43 goals per game.

Individually, the standout performer is Igor Rutkowski, who has found the back of the net 11 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Kian Corbally has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 4 assists.

On the defensive side, Ballymena United has conceded 11 goals in the NIFL Premiership (an average of 1.57 per game) and 69 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.53 per match in the 2026/27 campaign.

Portadown preview

Portadown comes into the game with 8 matches played so far in the NIFL Premiership. They have secured 0 victories, 1 draws, and 7 losses, maintaining an average of 0.13 points per game in the competition.

Across all competitions in the 2026/27 season, the team has recorded 13 wins, 6 draws, and 27 losses.

Portadown's attack has been highly effective, scoring 49 goals during this period. Of that total, 5 were netted in the NIFL Premiership, with an average of 0.63 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.07.

Portadown's offensive system is led by Eamon Fyfe, the team's top scorer this season. The irish midfielder has found the back of the net 13 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, James Teelan. The forward has contributed with 5 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 17 goals with an average of 2.13 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 83 goals in 46 matches, averaging 1.8 per match.

Head to head: Ballymena United vs Portadown

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

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Points & Results

• 0.86
  PPG
  0.13
• 14%
  Wins
  0%
• 71%
  First to Score
  0%

Goals Scored & Conceded

• 1.43
  Scored/game
  0.63
• 1.57
  Conceded/game
  2.13
• 1.12
  xG
  1.03
• 1.54
  xGA
  1.64

Trends

• 71%
  Both Score
  50%
• 14%
  Clean Sheet
  0%
• 14%
  Failed to Score
  50%

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