Sport Picks
AI Match Summary
Portadown host Ballymena in the NIFL Premiership. Recent form is the clearest guide to this one. Recent numbers: Portadown at 1.57 goals for, 1.64 against; Ballymena at 2 for, 1.28 against. Head-to-head, Portadown have won 2 to Ballymena's 2, with 1 draws. They last met on Sep 26, 2026, ending 2:0. xG projections (1.13 - 1.56) back Ballymena to edge this. The model's pick is Away (2) to win or Over 2.5 goals.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
- Ballymena have won more games recently than Portadown.
- 54% chance of a draw — the model doesn't see a clear favorite.
- 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 | Portadown | Ballymena |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 28 | 29 |
| Wins | 8 | 13 |
| Draws | 6 | 9 |
| Losses | 14 | 7 |
| Goals Scored | 1.57 | 2 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.64 | 1.28 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.13 | 1.56 |
| 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
Attacking prowess: Portadown scored in 64% of their last 28 outings.
Ballymena let in goals in 76% of their last 29 matches.
These sides typically produce 2.00 goals when they meet.
Solid form: Portadown remains unbeaten in 3 of 5 recent matches.
Scoring Trends
Recent Form & Match History
Portadown
(Home)Ballymena
(Away)League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coleraine | 13 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 31:12 | 34 |
| 2 | Linfield | 13 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 20:10 | 32 |
| 3 | Larne | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 20:9 | 22 |
| 4 | Glentoran | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 16:10 | 20 |
| 5 | Carrick Rangers | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 22:20 | 18 |
| 6 | Ballymena | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 17:15 | 15 |
| 7 | Cliftonville | 13 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 16:16 | 15 |
| 8 | Crusaders | 13 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 16:28 | 15 |
| 9 | Dungannon | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 12:17 | 14 |
| 10 | Limavady | 12 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 12:18 | 13 |
| 11 | Portadown | 13 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 11:23 | 8 |
| 12 | Bangor FC | 13 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 11:26 | 6 |
