Linfield vs Dungannon Swifts prediction & analysis
65%
Footrivo pick
Linfield to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.53 · bookmaker 1.44 · Lost ✗
6/10Rating
1.44Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultLinfield to win ✗65% · @1.44
Double chanceLinfield or draw ✓84% · @1.12
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓52% · @1.75
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓79% · fair 1.27
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗16% · fair 6.19
Linfield vs Dungannon Swifts preview and prediction
The match
The Premiership sees Linfield take on Dungannon Swifts on Saturday 31 October, kicking off at 16:00 (WAT) at Windsor Park. Linfield are 1st with 36 points from 15 games (top of the table), while Dungannon Swifts sit 7th on 18 points (in the bottom half). A gap of 18 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Linfield's last 5: WWDWW Most recently they beat Portadown 2–1 away. They are scoring freely – 2.0 goals a game.
Dungannon Swifts's last 5: LWDLL Most recently they lost to Cliftonville FC 1–3 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.0 scored and 1.8 conceded.
Linfield arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.7 points a game against 0.8.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 12 September 2026, finished Dungannon Swifts 0–1 Linfield. Across their last 4 meetings Linfield have won 4, Dungannon Swifts 0, with 0 draws and 3.5 goals per game; both teams scored in 3 of them.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.4 goals: 1.7 for Linfield and 0.6 for Dungannon Swifts. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 42%, both teams to score at 52%.
Our pre-match pick was Linfield to win – a 65% chance at odds of 1.44. Predicted score: Linfield 1–0 Dungannon Swifts. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Linfield65%fair 1.53 · @1.44
Draw18%fair 5.44 · @4.40
Dungannon Swifts16%fair 6.18 · @5.50
2.36Expected goals
1.71Linfield xG
0.65Dungannon Swifts xG
52%Both score
42%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–016%
2–014%
1–110%
0–09%
2–19%
3–08%
From our goals model: Linfield 1.7 – 0.6 Dungannon Swifts expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Linfield vs Dungannon Swifts?
Our pick is Linfield to win with a 65% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.44.
Who will win Linfield vs Dungannon Swifts?
On our numbers Linfield have a 65% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Dungannon Swifts 16%.
How many goals will there be in Linfield vs Dungannon Swifts?
We expect about 2.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 42% likely and both teams score 52% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Linfield vs Dungannon Swifts?
Our predicted score is Linfield 1–0 Dungannon Swifts, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.4 goals in total.
When is Linfield vs Dungannon Swifts?
Linfield vs Dungannon Swifts (Premiership) kicks off on Saturday 31 October 2026 at 16:00 (West Africa Time) at Windsor 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.
