Sport Picks
AI Match Summary
Ballymena host Portadown in the NIFL Premiership. Neither defense has been convincing lately, which should mean goals. Recent numbers: Ballymena at 1.83 goals for, 1.31 against; Portadown at 1.48 for, 1.72 against. Head-to-head, Ballymena have won 1 to Portadown's 3, with 1 draws. They last met on Apr 18, 2026, ending 1:2. Model xG sits at 1.63 vs 1.94, favoring Ballymena. The model tips Over 2.5 goals in this one.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
- Look at the last few games and Ballymena come out ahead of Portadown on wins alone.
- Ballymena are the model's pick here, at 80%.
- Regular NIFL Premiership form gives a decent read on both sides.
- High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Ballymena | Portadown |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 29 | 29 |
| Wins | 10 | 8 |
| Draws | 11 | 6 |
| Losses | 8 | 15 |
| Goals Scored | 1.83 | 1.48 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.31 | 1.72 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.63 | 1.94 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Attack & Defence Capability Index
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Ballymena scored in 86% of their last 29 games.
Defensive concern: Portadown conceded in 83% of 29 recent games.
H2H data points to 2.20 goals as a typical output.
Ballymena has registered 3 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.
Scoring Trends
Recent Form & Match History
Ballymena
(Home)Portadown
(Away)League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coleraine | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 18:5 | 22 |
| 2 | Linfield | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 9:5 | 19 |
| 3 | Larne | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 12:3 | 16 |
| 4 | Dungannon | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 9:8 | 13 |
| 5 | Cliftonville | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 12:10 | 12 |
| 6 | Crusaders | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 13:13 | 12 |
| 7 | Glentoran | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 11:10 | 10 |
| 8 | Carrick Rangers | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 11:13 | 10 |
| 9 | Ballymena | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 10:11 | 6 |
| 10 | Limavady | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 6:11 | 6 |
| 11 | Bangor FC | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7:17 | 5 |
| 12 | Portadown | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 5:17 | 1 |
