Ballymena United saw off Portadown 2-0 at home, and the goals arrived late in the game. Nothing separated the sides until the second half, when Ballymena found the finish they needed.
Ballymena United 2:0 Portadown FC — Match Report
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTFirst half0 - 0
- 26
- 44
Second half2 - 0
- 58M. Leetch
- 63(C. McConnell)
- 82
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Who will win, Ballymena United vs Portadown FC?
CheckLive's model makes Ballymena United the favourite. Model signal strength is 71/100; this is not a win probability.
What is the predicted score?
CheckLive's model projects Ballymena United 2:1 Portadown FC.
When is Ballymena United vs Portadown FC?
Kick-off Saturday 26 September at 15:00 UK time, in the Premiership.
Head to Head meetings
Ballymena United – Portadown FC
Ballymena United
Portadown FC
- 12
Victories
- 3
Draws
- 8
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  12 | 8  |
Scored goals | 32 | 20 |
Average per game | 1.39 | 0.87 |
The biggest victory | 4-0 | 0-3 |
Ballymena United
Portadown FC
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.70 | 3.70 | 3.90 |
Match betting activity
$2.1K
Betting volume138
bets- Under 9.5 corners5.1% of bets$3987 bets
- Portadown FC not to win10.9% of bets$28915 bets
- Ballymena United not to win16.7% of bets$26223 bets
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Clear favorite — Ballymena United
Ballymena United is the favourite on CheckLive metrics: overall rating 51 vs 40.5 for Portadown FC. The biggest edge is in mental resilience (CheckMental 52.5 vs 28.6). CheckLive signal strength 71/100.
Home win — Ballymena United1.70
High confidence71%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
49.4
37.6
CheckSkill
51.5
48
CheckMental
52.5
28.6
CheckLive total51 vs 40.5+10.5
More match signals
Ballymena United (DNB)83%
Ballymena United (−1)80%
Under 2.579%
Today's market odds.
Bets and model
Full matchAll markets · Awaiting result
CHECKLIVE · WonHome win — Ballymena United1.70
Betting pick · PendingUnder 9.5 corners5% of bets · $398
Exact score · Awaiting result
CHECKLIVE · Lost3 : 1expected score
Betting pick · PendingNo observed correct-score bets in this interval.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the favourite in Ballymena United vs Portadown FC?
On CheckLive metrics Ballymena United rate higher: 51 vs 40.5, CheckLive signal strength 71/100.
What is Ballymena United's main edge?
Ballymena United is strongest in mental resilience: CheckMental 52.5 vs 28.6 for Portadown FC. The overall rating gap is 10.5.
How does CheckLive rate the match?
The rating is built on three metrics: form (CheckForm), quality (CheckSkill) and mentality (CheckMental). Their values and the match signals are below.
What does Confidence mean?
Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
What is the correct-score prediction?
CheckLive calculation: 3-1 (Ballymena United vs Portadown FC, regulation time). Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
Head to Head meetings
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- 0
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 0 |
Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.70 | 3.70 | 3.90 |