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 – Bangor FC vs Ballymena Utd
Ballymena Utd will hope to recover from their recent 0-2 Northern Ireland Premier setback against Bangor FC on December 30. In that match, Ballymena Utd recorded 56% possession, attempting 3 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bangor FC | 44% | 13 (10) | - | 50 |
 Ballymena Utd | 56% | 3 (3) | - | 68 |
Dungannon Swifts vs Ballymena Utd Stats
Key Stats
| Dungannon Swifts | Ballymena Utd | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.13 | Attacking Strength | 0.82 |
| 0.9 | Defence Strength | 1.34 |
| 1.9 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Dungannon Swifts are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Ballymena Utd average 1.3 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.
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