Our Dungannon Swifts vs HW Welders Prediction: 2-1
Dungannon Swifts vs HW Welders in the Northern Ireland Cup is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday March 7, 2026. We expect a 2-1 home win, but with both teams proving their offensive capabilities, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
This Dungannon Swifts vs HW Welders 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 – Portadown vs Dungannon Swifts
After suffering a 0-1 Northern Ireland Premier loss to Portadown, Dungannon Swifts must win to get back on track. In that match, Dungannon Swifts controlled 46% of possession and managed 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Portadown | 54% | 0 (5) | - | 76 |
 Dungannon Swifts | 46% | 0 (1) | - | 72 |
HW Welders's Last Match – HW Welders vs Institute
HW Welders must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 1-4 Northern Ireland Championship defeat against Institute on February 21.
Dungannon Swifts vs HW Welders Stats
Key Stats
| Dungannon Swifts | HW Welders | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.29 | Attacking Strength | 1.13 |
| 0.92 | Defence Strength | 0.72 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 2.5 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 8/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 10/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 3.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Dungannon Swifts are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 2.3 conceded per match, while HW Welders average 3.6 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.