Dungannon Swifts vs Ballymena United prediction & analysis
60%
Footrivo pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.68 · bookmaker 1.62 · Won ✓
5/10Rating
1.62Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultDungannon Swifts to win ✗48% · @2.15
Double chanceEither team to win ✗78% · @1.30
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓60% · @1.62
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓74% · fair 1.36
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗11% · fair 9.09
Dungannon Swifts vs Ballymena United preview and prediction
The match
The Premiership sees Dungannon Swifts take on Ballymena United on Saturday 19 September, kicking off at 15:00 (WAT) at Stangmore Park. Dungannon Swifts are 7th with 18 points from 14 games (in the bottom half), while Ballymena United sit 9th on 16 points (in the bottom half). Only 2 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Dungannon Swifts's last 5: LLWWW Most recently they lost to Crusaders FC 0–3 away. They average 1.2 scored and 0.7 conceded. 4 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Ballymena United's last 5: DLDLL Most recently they drew with Carrick Rangers 1–1 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 4. They average 1.5 scored and 1.7 conceded.
Dungannon Swifts arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.0 points a game against 0.8.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.6 goals: 1.5 for Dungannon Swifts and 1.1 for Ballymena United. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 49%, both teams to score at 60%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Dungannon Swifts 48%, draw 22%, Ballymena United 30%.
Both teams to score: yes (60%) at 1.62.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 60% chance at odds of 1.62. Predicted score: Dungannon Swifts 1–1 Ballymena United. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Dungannon Swifts48%fair 2.06 · @2.15
Draw22%fair 4.60 · @3.30
Ballymena United30%fair 3.35 · @3.10
2.62Expected goals
1.51Dungannon Swifts xG
1.11Ballymena United xG
60%Both score
49%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
1–011%
2–19%
2–08%
0–18%
0–07%
From our goals model: Dungannon Swifts 1.5 – 1.1 Ballymena United expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Dungannon Swifts to win✗
48%
2.06
2.15
Double chance
Either team to win✗
78%
1.28
1.30
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
60%
1.68
1.62
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
74%
1.36
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
51%
1.95
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
73%
1.37
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
43%
2.34
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Dungannon Swifts / FT Dungannon Swifts✗
28%
3.61
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
11%
9.09
–
Form
Dungannon Swifts – last 6
LLWWWW
15 Sep
@ Crusaders FC
0–3
L
12 Sep
vs Linfield
0–1
L
5 Sep
@ Limavady United
2–0
W
29 Aug
@ Cliftonville FC
2–0
W
22 Aug
vs Bangor
2–0
W
15 Aug
@ Portadown
1–0
W
1.2Scored / game
0.7Conceded / game
0%Both scored
17%Over 2.5
Ballymena United – last 6
DLDLLW
15 Sep
vs Carrick Rangers
1–1
D
11 Sep
@ Coleraine FC
2–3
L
5 Sep
@ Bangor
2–2
D
21 Aug
vs Glentoran
0–2
L
15 Aug
@ Crusaders FC
1–2
L
8 Aug
@ Linfield
3–0
W
1.5Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Dungannon Swifts and Ballymena United.
What is the prediction for Dungannon Swifts vs Ballymena United?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 60% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.62.
Who will win Dungannon Swifts vs Ballymena United?
On our numbers Dungannon Swifts have a 48% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Ballymena United 30%.
How many goals will there be in Dungannon Swifts vs Ballymena United?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 49% likely and both teams score 60% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Dungannon Swifts vs Ballymena United?
Our predicted score is Dungannon Swifts 1–1 Ballymena United, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Dungannon Swifts vs Ballymena United?
Dungannon Swifts vs Ballymena United (Premiership) kicks off on Saturday 19 September 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at Stangmore Park.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
