Our Dungannon Swifts vs Ballymena Utd Prediction: 2-1
Dungannon Swifts vs Ballymena Utd in the Northern Ireland Premier is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 17, 2026. A 2-1 win for the home side is our expected outcome, though BTTS looks promising given both teams’ recent scoring records.
This Dungannon Swifts vs Ballymena Utd prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Dungannon Swifts's Last Match – Dungannon Swifts vs Ards FC
Dungannon Swifts must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 3-0 Northern Ireland Cup victory over Ards FC in their last outing.
Ballymena Utd's Last Match – Ballymena Utd vs Cliftonville
Ballymena Utd will aim to turn their fortunes around after a 2-2 Northern Ireland Premier draw with Cliftonville on January 13. In that match, Ballymena Utd recorded 41% possession and 3 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ballymena Utd | 41% | 0 (3) | - | 38 |
 Cliftonville | 59% | 0 (3) | - | 46 |
Dungannon Swifts vs Ballymena Utd Stats
Key Stats
| Dungannon Swifts | Ballymena Utd | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.14 | Attacking Strength | 0.82 |
| 0.9 | Defence Strength | 1.35 |
| 1.9 | Points Per Game | 0.9 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Dungannon Swifts are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Ballymena Utd average 1.2 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.
Dungannon Swifts 16-12
Ballymena Utd 12-17
What are the odds for this match?
Dungannon Swifts to win: @1.8
Draw: @3.25
Ballymena Utd to win: @3.9
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.95
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