Our Linfield vs Dungannon Swifts Prediction: 1-1
Linfield vs Dungannon Swifts in the Northern Ireland Premier is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 9, 2025. We anticipate a balanced game ending in a 1-1 draw, and given both teams’ scoring form, BTTS looks like a safe bet.
This Linfield vs Dungannon Swifts 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
Linfield's Last Match – Vikingur Gota vs Linfield
Linfield will aim to put their last result behind them following a 1-2 UEFA Conference League Qualifying loss to Vikingur Gota on August 7. In that match, Linfield controlled 75% of possession and managed 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Vikingur Gota | 25% | 0 (3) | - | 59 |
Linfield | 75% | 0 (5) | - | 142 |
Dungannon Swifts's Last Match – Dungannon Swifts vs FC Vaduz
After suffering a 0-3 UEFA Conference League Qualifying loss to FC Vaduz, Dungannon Swifts must win to get back on track. In that match, Dungannon Swifts saw 34% of the ball and created 6 goal attempts, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dungannon Swifts | 34% | 6 (2) | 0.47 | 47 |
FC Vaduz | 66% | 24 (12) | 3.62 | 120 |
Linfield vs Dungannon Swifts Stats
Key Stats
| Linfield | Dungannon Swifts | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.22 | Attacking Strength | 1.21 |
| 0.48 | Defence Strength | 0.68 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Linfield are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 0.7 conceded per match, while Dungannon Swifts average 1.1 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
Linfield 11-7
Dungannon Swifts 11-12
What are the odds for this match?
Linfield to win: @1.4
Draw: @4.5
Dungannon Swifts to win: @6.25
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.9