Northern-Ireland : Premiership
Recent form
Head to head
Ballymena United 13 · Draws 4 · Portadown 8 (25 meetings, last 10 below)
Our prediction
Ballymena United to win
@ 1.95Our record
Correct 1X2 tips (home win, draw or away win), checked against the final score.
Who will win?
Voting closed at kick-off.
Goals outlook
Possible correct scores
Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.
Win probability
Odds (1X2)
Ballymena United vs Portadown preview
Ballymena United host Portadown in the Premiership (Northern-Ireland) on Saturday 7 March 2026 at 16:00 Nigerian time. Here is our prediction, the odds, both teams' recent form and their head-to-head record.
Our model gives Ballymena United a 74% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Portadown 7%. That makes our pick Ballymena United to win with 80% confidence at odds of 1.95. For a safer option, the double chance 1X (Ballymena United or Draw) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.22.
Goals: we expect about 2.8 goals (1.6 for Ballymena United, 1.2 for Portadown). The chance of three or more goals is 53%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (75% confidence).
Form and head to head
In their last 10 meetings, Ballymena United won 13, Portadown won 8 and 4 ended level.
Frequently asked questions
Who will win Ballymena United vs Portadown?
Our prediction is Ballymena United to win (80% confidence) at odds of 1.95. Win chances: Ballymena United 74%, draw 19%, Portadown 7%.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in Ballymena United vs Portadown?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 75% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 53%).
What time is Ballymena United vs Portadown?
Ballymena United vs Portadown (Premiership) kicks off on Saturday 7 March 2026 at 16:00 Nigerian time (WAT).
What is a safe bet for Ballymena United vs Portadown?
The double chance 1X (Ballymena United or Draw) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.22. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.
Predictions are estimates from our model, not guarantees. 18+ only – bet responsibly. More: today's predictions · Bet Slip Builder · booking codes.
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