Dungannon Swifts vs Ballymena United - Match Preview & Prediction
1.9
Dungannon Swifts
Northern Ireland - Northern Ireland NIFL Premiership
Dungannon Swifts vs Ballymena United
Saturday - Jan 17th, 15:00 PM
1.2
Ballymena United
Predictions & Tips
49% Over 2.5 Goals
87% Over 1.5 Goals
48% BTTS
2.96 Goals / Match
4.59 Cards / Match
8.77 Corners / Match
Dungannon Swifts Information
Coming into this game, Dungannon Swifts has picked up 10 points from the last 5 games, both home and away. That's 2 points per game on average. BTTS has landed in just 2 of those games. Dungannon Swifts has scored 9 times in the last 5 fixtures.
Ballymena United's defence will have to be at their best today if they're to stop Dungannon Swifts from scoring. The home side has scored in the last 8 games in front of their own fans. They have failed to score in 2 home matches this season.
Dungannon Swifts will be looking to keep up the momentum today against Ballymena United, having lost just 1 game from the last 5. They have won 3 and drawn 1
Just 2 of the last 5 games for Dungannon Swifts has ended with both teams scoring. They have won 3 of those 5 games. Overall, BTTS has landed in 8/23 games for Dungannon Swifts this season.
Ballymena United Information
Coming into this game, Ballymena United has picked up 5 points from the last 5 games, both home and away. That's 1 points per game on average. BTTS has landed in just 2 of those games. Ballymena United has scored 5 times in the last 5 fixtures.
It's possible we will see a couple of goals here, with the last 4 games for Ballymena United ending with 2 goals or more being scored.
Things have not been going that well in front of goal for Ballymena United recently, with the side failing to score in 2 of the last 5 games. Will the manager change his tactics today, or throw in another forward?
Just 2 of the last 5 games for Ballymena United has ended with both teams scoring. They have won 1 of those 5 games. Overall, BTTS has landed in 11/23 games for Ballymena United this season.
Who Will Win
The home team is 24 % better to the away team in terms of points per game
Head to Head Record
Total Matches: 46
80% Over 1.5 Goals
37/46 Matches
59% Over 2.5 Goals
27/46 Matches
39% Over 3.5 Goals
18/46 Matches
59% BTTS
27/46 Matches
17% Clean Sheets
Dungannon Swifts
24% Clean Sheets
Ballymena United
Goals Scored Who will score more? (Last 10 matches)
The home team is 14% better than the away team in terms of goals scored
| Scored Per Game | Dungannon Swifts | Ballymena United |
|---|---|---|
| Over 0.5 | 80% | 80% |
| Over 1.5 | 40% | 50% |
| Over 2.5 | 30% | 10% |
| Over 3.5 | 10% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 20% |
| Scored 1st/2nd Half | Dungannon Swifts | Ballymena United |
|---|---|---|
| Scored in 1H | 69% | 44% |
| Scored in 2H | 31% | 44% |
| Scored in Both Halves | 20% | 50% |
| Scored Average 1H | 1.10 | 0.70 |
| Scored Average 2H | 0.50 | 0.70 |
Recent Form
Dungannon Swifts FC
Recent: 6 Wins / 1 Draws / 3 Losses
| Form | Results | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | l w l w d w w w l w | 1.9 |
| Home | l w w w | 2.25 |
| Away | l w w d w l | 1.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 75% | 50% |
| AVG | 2.80 | 3.25 | 2.50 |
| Scored | 16.00 | 9.00 | 7.00 |
| Conceded | 12.00 | 4.00 | 8.00 |
| BTTS | 40% | 50% | 33% |
| CS | 40% | 50% | 33% |
| FTS | 20% | 0% | 33% |
| xG | 1.49 | 1.50 | 1.48 |
| xGA | 1.27 | 1.21 | 1.32 |
Ballymena United FC
Recent: 3 Wins / 3 Draws / 4 Losses
| Form | Results | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | w d l w l l d w l d | 1.2 |
| Home | d w l d w d | 1.5 |
| Away | w l l l | 0.75 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 33% | 25% |
| AVG | 2.90 | 2.83 | 3.00 |
| Scored | 14.00 | 10.00 | 4.00 |
| Conceded | 15.00 | 7.00 | 8.00 |
| BTTS | 60% | 67% | 50% |
| CS | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| FTS | 20% | 0% | 50% |
| xG | 1.29 | 1.34 | 1.21 |
| xGA | 1.30 | 1.25 | 1.41 |
Goals Conceded Who will concede more? (Last 10 matches)
The home team is 25% better than away team in terms of goals conceded
| Scored Per Game | Dungannon Swifts | Ballymena United |
|---|---|---|
| Over 0.5 | 60% | 80% |
| Over 1.5 | 50% | 60% |
| Over 2.5 | 10% | 10% |
| Over 3.5 | 0% | 0% |
| Cleansheets | 40% | 20% |
| Scored 1st/2nd Half | Dungannon Swifts | Ballymena United |
|---|---|---|
| 1H Clean Sheet | 60% | 40% |
| 2H Clean Sheet | 50% | 40% |
| Conceded Average 1H | 0.40 | 0.70 |
| Conceded Average 2H | 0.80 | 0.80 |
Who will score first? (Based on last 10 matches)
70%
Scored first in 7 / 10
50%
Scored first in 5 / 10
| 10 Minutes | Dungannon Swifts | Ballymena United |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 10 Mins | 14% | 14% |
| 11 - 20 Mins | 11% | 10% |
| 21 - 30 Mins | 11% | 3% |
| 31 - 40 Mins | 11% | 14% |
| 41 - 50 Mins | 11% | 10% |
| 51 - 60 Mins | 11% | 3% |
| 61 - 70 Mins | 11% | 14% |
| 71 - 80 Mins | 11% | 14% |
| 81 - 90 Mins | 11% | 17% |
| 15 Minutes | Dungannon Swifts | Ballymena United |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 15 Mins | 21% | 24% |
| 16 - 30 Mins | 14% | 3% |
| 31 - 45 Mins | 18% | 21% |
| 46 - 60 Mins | 14% | 7% |
| 61 - 75 Mins | 14% | 17% |
| 76 - 90 Mins | 18% | 28% |
| Scored (10 min) | Dungannon Swifts | Ballymena United |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 10 Mins | 19% | 14% |
| 11 - 20 Mins | 19% | 14% |
| 21 - 30 Mins | 13% | 7% |
| 31 - 40 Mins | 6% | 14% |
| 41 - 50 Mins | 13% | 7% |
| 51 - 60 Mins | 13% | 7% |
| 61 - 70 Mins | 6% | 21% |
| 71 - 80 Mins | 6% | 0% |
| 81 - 90 Mins | 6% | 14% |
| Scored (15 min) | Dungannon Swifts | Ballymena United |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 15 Mins | 31% | 29% |
| 16 - 30 Mins | 19% | 7% |
| 31 - 45 Mins | 19% | 14% |
| 46 - 60 Mins | 13% | 14% |
| 61 - 75 Mins | 6% | 21% |
| 76 - 90 Mins | 13% | 14% |
| Conceded (10 min) | Dungannon Swifts | Ballymena United |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 10 Mins | 8% | 13% |
| 11 - 20 Mins | 0% | 7% |
| 21 - 30 Mins | 8% | 0% |
| 31 - 40 Mins | 17% | 13% |
| 41 - 50 Mins | 8% | 13% |
| 51 - 60 Mins | 8% | 0% |
| 61 - 70 Mins | 17% | 7% |
| 71 - 80 Mins | 17% | 27% |
| 81 - 90 Mins | 17% | 20% |
| Conceded (15 min) | Dungannon Swifts | Ballymena United |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 15 Mins | 8% | 20% |
| 16 - 30 Mins | 8% | 0% |
| 31 - 45 Mins | 17% | 27% |
| 46 - 60 Mins | 17% | 0% |
| 61 - 75 Mins | 25% | 13% |
| 76 - 90 Mins | 25% | 40% |
Number of Cards How many cards will there be?
2.78
Cards / Match
Sum of bookings per match between Dungannon Swifts and Ballymena United
1.56 / Match
Booked / Match
1.22 / Match
Booked / Match
| Match Cards | Dungannon Swifts | Ballymena United | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 2.5 | 67% | 44% | 55.5% |
| Over 3.5 | 44% | 33% | 38.5% |
| Over 4.5 | 33% | 22% | 27.5% |
| Over 5.5 | 11% | 0% | 5.5% |
| Over 6.5 | 11% | 0% | 5.5% |
| Team Cards | Dungannon Swifts | Ballymena United | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cards For Average | 1.56 | 1.22 | 1.39 |
| Over 0.5 For | 78% | 78% | 78% |
| Over 1.5 For | 56% | 22% | 39% |
| Over 2.5 For | 22% | 22% | 22% |
| Over 3.5 For | 0% | 0% | 0.005% |
| Cards Against | Dungannon Swifts | Ballymena United | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 0.5 Against | 89% | 89% | 89% |
| Over 1.5 Against | 44% | 56% | 50% |
| Over 2.5 Against | 33% | 11% | 22% |
| Over 3.5 Against | 11% | 0% | 5.5% |
First Half / Second Half Cards
| Half Cards | Dungannon Swifts | Ballymena United | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1H Cards For Average | 0.33 | 0.5 | 0.255 |
| 2H Cards For Average | 1.22 | 0.88 | 1.05 |
| 1H Total Cards AVG | 0.44 | 1 | 0.505 |
| 2H Total Cards AVG | 3 | 2.13 | 2.565 |
| 1H Had More Cards % | 0% | 13% | 6.505% |
| 2H Had More Cards % | 89% | 75% | 37.505% |
| Over X 1H/2H Cards | Dungannon Swifts | Ballymena United | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1H Over 0.5 Cards For | 33% | 38% | 35.5% |
| 2H Over 0.5 Cards For | 67% | 75% | 71% |
| 1H Total Under 2 | 100% | 63% | 81.5% |
| 2H Total Under 2 | 11% | 13% | 12% |
| 1H is 2~3 Total Cards | 0% | 38% | 19.005% |
| 2H is 2~3 Total Cards | 44% | 75% | 59.5% |
| 1H Total Over 3 | 0% | 0% | 0.005% |
| 2H Total Over 3 | 44% | 13% | 28.5% |
Number of Corners How many corner kicks will there be?
9.2
Corners / Match
Average Corner Kicks per match between Dungannon Swifts and Ballymena United
5.8 / Match
Corners Earned
3.4 / Match
Corners Earned
| Match Corners | Dungannon Swifts | Ballymena United | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 6.5 | 100% | 90% | 95% |
| Over 7.5 | 80% | 70% | 75% |
| Over 8.5 | 70% | 50% | 60% |
| Over 9.5 | 70% | 30% | 50% |
| Over 10.5 | 70% | 20% | 45% |
| Over 11.5 | 50% | 20% | 35% |
| Over 12.5 | 30% | 0% | 15% |
| Over 13.5 | 10% | 0% | 5% |
| Over 14.5 | 0% | 0% | 0.005% |
| First Half | Dungannon Swifts | Ballymena United | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| FH Average | 44 | 33 | 38.5 |
| FH Over 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 |
| FH Over 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| FH Over 6 | 3 | 2 | 2.5 |
| Second Half | Dungannon Swifts | Ballymena United | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2H Average | 51 | 34 | 42.5 |
| 2H Over 4 | 6 | 4 | 5 |
| 2H Over 5 | 5 | 2 | 3.5 |
| 2H Over 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
Team Corners Corners Earned / Against
| Team Corners | Dungannon Swifts | Ballymena United | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corners Earned / Match | 5.8 | 3.4 | 4.60 |
| Corners Against / Match | 5 | 5.2 | 5.10 |
| Over 2.5 For | 100% | 70% | 85% |
| Over 3.5 For | 70% | 50% | 60% |
| Over 4.5 For | 70% | 30% | 50% |
| Over 2.5 Against | 90% | 80% | 85% |
| Over 3.5 Against | 70% | 70% | 70% |
| Over 4.5 Against | 60% | 50% | 55% |
Shots, Offsides, Fouls & more
| Team Shots | Dungannon Swifts | Ballymena United | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shots / Match | 11 | 10.1 | 10.55 |
| Shots Conversion Rate | 15% | 14% | 14.50% |
| Shots On Target / M | 5.1 | 3.4 | 4.25 |
| Shots Off Target / M | 5.9 | 6.7 | 6.30 |
| Shots Per Goal Scored | 6.88 | 7.21 | 7.05 |
| Team Shots Over 10.5 | 40% | 30% | 35% |
| Team Shots Over 11.5 | 40% | 10% | 25% |
| Team Shots Over 12.5 | 30% | 10% | 20% |
| Team Shots Over 13.5 | 30% | 10% | 20% |
| Team Shots Over 14.5 | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Team Shots Over 15.5 | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Team Shots On Target 3.5+ | 80% | 20% | 50% |
| Team Shots On Target 4.5+ | 60% | 10% | 35% |
| Team Shots On Target 5.5+ | 30% | 10% | 20% |
| Team Shots On Target 6.5+ | 30% | 10% | 20% |
| Offside Stats | Dungannon Swifts | Ballymena United | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offsides / Match | 4.5 | 3.78 | 4.14 |
| Over 2.5 Offsides | 5 | 6 | 5.50 |
| Over 3.5 Offsides | 4 | 4 | 4.00 |
| Misc Stats | Dungannon Swifts | Ballymena United | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls Committed / Match | 10.5 | 11.75 | 11.13 |
| Fouled Against / Match | 14.25 | 10 | 12.13 |
| Average Possession | 53% | 47% | 50% |
Past Matches
6th December 2025
Ballymena United 1Dungannon Swifts 2
27th September 2025
Ballymena United 0Dungannon Swifts 2
8th March 2025
Dungannon Swifts 0Ballymena United 3
14th December 2024
Ballymena United 0Dungannon Swifts 1
24th August 2024
Dungannon Swifts 1Ballymena United 0
27th April 2024
Dungannon Swifts 3Ballymena United 0
13th January 2024
Ballymena United 2Dungannon Swifts 4
28th October 2023
Ballymena United 1Dungannon Swifts 1
30th September 2023
Dungannon Swifts 0Ballymena United 1
15th April 2023
Ballymena United 2Dungannon Swifts 0
14th January 2023
Ballymena United 2Dungannon Swifts 0
21st October 2022
Dungannon Swifts 1Ballymena United 1
20th August 2022
Dungannon Swifts 0Ballymena United 2
30th April 2022
Dungannon Swifts 1Ballymena United 2
12th February 2022
Ballymena United 1Dungannon Swifts 0
18th December 2021
Dungannon Swifts 0Ballymena United 2
28th September 2021
Ballymena United 4Dungannon Swifts 3
15th May 2021
Dungannon Swifts 1Ballymena United 3
27th March 2021
Ballymena United 5Dungannon Swifts 1
2nd February 2021
Ballymena United 0Dungannon Swifts 1
12th December 2020
Dungannon Swifts 1Ballymena United 5
3rd March 2020
Dungannon Swifts 1Ballymena United 0
14th December 2019
Ballymena United 3Dungannon Swifts 2
10th August 2019
Dungannon Swifts 2Ballymena United 2
12th January 2019
Ballymena United 2Dungannon Swifts 2
20th October 2018
Ballymena United 1Dungannon Swifts 1
4th August 2018
Dungannon Swifts 0Ballymena United 2
6th March 2018
Dungannon Swifts 2Ballymena United 3
18th November 2017
Ballymena United 2Dungannon Swifts 1
7th October 2017
Dungannon Swifts 2Ballymena United 1
8th May 2017
Ballymena United 5Dungannon Swifts 2
14th January 2017
Ballymena United 3Dungannon Swifts 2
19th November 2016
Ballymena United 1Dungannon Swifts 4
3rd September 2016
Dungannon Swifts 2Ballymena United 2
9th April 2016
Dungannon Swifts 2Ballymena United 4
27th February 2016
Ballymena United 2Dungannon Swifts 4
24th October 2015
Ballymena United 1Dungannon Swifts 0
22nd August 2015
Dungannon Swifts 2Ballymena United 0
25th April 2015
Ballymena United 1Dungannon Swifts 0
6th March 2015
Dungannon Swifts 1Ballymena United 0
11th October 2014
Ballymena United 2Dungannon Swifts 2
23rd August 2014
Dungannon Swifts 0Ballymena United 3
29th March 2014
Ballymena United 1Dungannon Swifts 2
14th January 2014
Dungannon Swifts 2Ballymena United 3
19th October 2013
Dungannon Swifts 2Ballymena United 3
24th August 2013
Ballymena United 2Dungannon Swifts 1
Team Player List
Cards Per 90 Mins
Cards / 90 - Dungannon Swifts
Tom Maguire
|
0.5 AVG |
Gaël Bigirimana
|
0.46 AVG |
Tomas Galvin
|
0.46 AVG |
Peter Maguire
|
0.27 AVG |
Sean McAllister
|
0.26 AVG |
Cards / 90 - Ballymena United
|
0.96 AVG |
Donal Rocks
|
0.81 AVG |
Andrew Scott
|
0.54 AVG |
James Hood
|
0.46 AVG |
Stephen O'Donnell
|
0.45 AVG |
FT Result Odds
| FT Result | 10Bet | 188Bet | 1xbet | 888Sport | Betfair | CloudBet | Dafabet | Interwetten | Ladbrokes | MansionBet | Pinnacle | Unibet | WilliamHill | bet365 | bwin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dungannon Swifts | |||||||||||||||
| Draw | |||||||||||||||
| Ballymena United |
Double Chance Odds
| Double Chance | 10Bet | 1xbet | 888Sport | Unibet | WilliamHill |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dungannon Swifts | |||||
| Draw | |||||
| Ballymena United |
Over/Under Odds
Both Teams To Score Odds
| Both Teams To Score | 10Bet | 188Bet | 1xbet | 888Sport | Unibet | WilliamHill | bet365 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | 1.80 | 1.84 | 1.78 | 1.80 | 1.83 | 1.80 | 1.80 |
| No | 1.85 | 1.90 | 1.91 | 1.91 | 1.77 | 1.91 | 1.90 |
BTTS 1st Half Odds
BTTS 2nd Half Odds
Over/Under 1st Half Odds
Over/Under 2nd Half Odds
Result 1st Half Odds
Result 2nd Half Odds
Team To Score First Odds
Clean Sheet Home Odds
Clean Sheet Away Odds
Win To Nil Odds
| Win To Nil | bet365 |
|---|---|
| Dungannon Swifts | 3.25 |
| Ballymena United | 7.00 |
Corners 1x2 Odds
Corners Over Under Odds
Northern Ireland NIFL Premiership 2025/2026 Table
| Pos | Team | GF | GA | GD | Pts | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larne FC | 41 | 10 | 31 | 56 | 2.13 |
| 2 | Coleraine FC | 46 | 24 | 22 | 45 | 2.92 |
| 3 | Glentoran FC | 37 | 23 | 14 | 43 | 2.73 |
| 4 | Linfield FC | 35 | 16 | 19 | 40 | 2.22 |
| 5 | Dungannon Swifts FC | 29 | 34 | -5 | 37 | 2.74 |
| 6 | Cliftonville FC | 30 | 26 | 4 | 31 | 2.67 |
| 7 | Bangor FC | 28 | 37 | -9 | 28 | 2.83 |
| 8 | Portadown FC | 30 | 41 | -11 | 28 | 3.09 |
| 9 | Ballymena United FC | 28 | 35 | -7 | 25 | 2.74 |
| 10 | Crusaders FC | 30 | 44 | -14 | 24 | 3.22 |
| 11 | Carrick Rangers FC | 24 | 39 | -15 | 20 | 2.86 |
| 12 | Glenavon FC | 18 | 47 | -29 | 12 | 2.83 |
Declan Dunne
Gaël Bigirimana
Sean McAllister
Peter Maguire
Ladislau Leonel Ucha Alves
Dylan Glass
Ali Gould
Igor Rutkowski
