Portadown FC vs Ballymena United FC Prediction: Ballymena will score a minimum of two goals

Ballymena United have secured 5 consecutive league victories and will aim for a 6th when they take on Portadown at the Shamrock Park on Saturday. Portadown is also in good shape as they’ve not lost a league game in their last 5 league games. We expect both teams to find the net and a probable victory for Ballymena United. Please see the carefully prepared tips.

Form: WDWWD

Portadown is yet to lose a league game in their last 5 league games which is very shocking considering how they started the league with losses. They have now secured 3 wins with 2 draws in their last 5 league games with their most recent league game against Crusaders ending in a shocking 0-3 win. They are currently in 7th place in the league table with 3 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses from the 8 games played. 

Form: WWWWW

Ballymena United is in sensational form as they have now secured five consecutive league victories in their last five league games. What an impressive feat for Ballymena United. They also secured another surprising 3-2 win against Cliftonville in their last league game and we might continue to see a different Ballymena United side this season. 

Ben Kennedy is the team's top scorer with 9 goals in the league this season. Ballymena are currently 2nd placed in the league with 5 wins and 4 losses from the 9 league games they’ve played. 

A critical look at the last 20 games between them produced 13 wins for Ballymena United, 5 for Portadown, and 2 for draws.

Portadown have not lost to Ballymena United in their last 4 encounters. However, we expect a different dynamic to this game as Ballymena is in really good form with a minimum of a goal in their last 5 league games. Portadown is also in great shape which leads us to consider the goal options here. Both teams score at 1.63 odds is a good Betting choice. We can also consider a win or draw for Ballymena United as they appear to be stronger.