Portadown Reserves FC vs Ballymena United Reserve: Prediction, Head-to-Head, Odds & Stats (Wed, 19 Nov '25)

This eagerly awaited face-off in the NIFL Reserve League is set for kickoff on the wonderfully unpredictable Wednesday, November 19, 2025. If these teams were any more distinct, they'd probably need name tags to recognize each other. It's the grand meeting of Ballymena United Reserve and Portadown Reserves FC, two teams that will try not to trip over their own shoelaces on the field.

In their past three epic meetings—think of it as a trilogy, if you will—Ballymena United Reserve managed to sneak away with a single victory, while Portadown Reserves FC snagged the honors twice. Spoiler alert: they don't draw. The most recent clash was a goal bonanza on April 16, 2025, where Ballymena United Reserve hammered out a 6-3 victory on alien soil, or rather, as the guests.

Now, let's chat about their recent shenanigans. Ballymena United Reserve just came out of a rather forgettable experience—a 1-5 drubbing, courtesy of Crusaders FC Reserve. Meanwhile, Portadown Reserves FC refreshed their spirits with a friendly 2-2 draw against Larne Olympic Reserves. Oh, and by the way, Ballymena currently sits somewhat uncomfortably in 11th place, while Portadown is tucked comfortably in 6th.

Speaking of gripping statistics, Ballymena United Reserve and Portadown Reserves FC seem to fancy the modern trend of minimalism in possession—both achieving a staggering 0% on average. For the corner enthusiasts, news flash: Ballymena United Reserve also has an average of a nifty zero, while Portadown Reserves FC maintains this artful scarcity. Maybe they’re hoping to corner the market on zeroes?

When it comes to focusing on discipline (or lack thereof), both teams have achieved a pristine record: zero yellow cards, red cards, and penalty goals conceded. An impressive feat if you’re aiming for the “Most Well-behaved” award, though it does raise some eyebrows.

With all these mysteriously identical stats, predicting this match is like reading a crystal ball that's been on vacation. However, Portadown Reserves FC has shown they’re a bit better at outwitting Ballymena, so they might just fancy a win this time. But who knows? Maybe Ballymena will find their lucky socks.