Dungannon Swifts vs Ballymena United: match statistics
Dungannon Swifts are showing significantly better form, winning four of their last five matches and earning an average of 2.4 points per match. The hosts boast an impressive record of 64% home wins and a positive goal difference of +2 in domestic matches. Ballymena United struggles as the visiting side, losing 58% of away matches and holding a negative goal difference of -5. xG statistics also favor the hosts (1.81 vs 1.15), suggesting a higher quality of created chances. Although Ballymena is capable of scoring away, their weak defense (averaging 1.58 goals conceded) and just 33% away wins give the hosts a real chance for three points. Considering all factors, I expect a victory for Dungannon Swifts, though Ballymena may put up resistance, hence the moderate probability of a draw.
Dungannon Swifts vs Ballymena United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Dungannon Swifts played against Ballymena United in NIFL Premiership (Northern Ireland). The game was played on January 17, 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Recent form
Dungannon Swifts has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Ballymena United has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Dungannon Swifts scores 1.26 goals per game and allows 1.48. Ballymena United scores 1.22 and allows 1.52. Games in this league average 2.74 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 35% of Dungannon Swifts's games and 48% of Ballymena United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 48% and 43%, compared with league averages of 48% for BTTS and 52% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Dungannon Swifts has the higher season xG average, 1.55 to 1.24 per game. Dungannon Swifts takes 11.3 shots per game, while Ballymena United takes 9.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Dungannon Swifts leads at halftime in 30% of its games and scores 0.43 goals per game after halftime. Ballymena United leads at halftime in 26% and scores 0.70 after halftime.
When the teams score
Dungannon Swifts's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (7 goals). For Ballymena United, it is minutes 61-75 (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
NIFL Premiership games average 2.74 goals. Both teams score in 48% of games, and 52% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Dungannon Swifts are showing significantly better form, winning four of their last five matches and earning an average of 2.4 points per match. The hosts boast an impressive record of 64% home wins and a positive goal difference of +2 in domestic matches. Ballymena United struggles as the visiting side, losing 58% of away matches and holding a negative goal difference of -5. xG statistics also favor the hosts (1.81 vs 1.15), suggesting a higher quality of created chances. Although Ballymena is capable of scoring away, their weak defense (averaging 1.58 goals conceded) and just 33% away wins give the hosts a real chance for three points. Considering all factors, I expect a victory for Dungannon Swifts, though Ballymena may put up resistance, hence the moderate probability of a draw.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Dungannon Swifts | Ballymena United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 40% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 0.34 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Dungannon Swifts is 100% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Dungannon Swifts · 1 pts / game - Ballymena United
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Dungannon Swifts scores in 70% of games (16 of 23 meczów), while Ballymena United keeps a clean sheet in 22% (5 of 23 meczów).
Ballymena United scores in 70% of games (16 of 23 meczów), while Dungannon Swifts keeps a clean sheet in 35% (8 of 23 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Dungannon Swifts
Over / Under - Ballymena United
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Dungannon Swifts is 19% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.3 pts / game - Dungannon Swifts · 1.09 pts / game - Ballymena United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Dungannon Swifts - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 30% of games and wins 52%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Ballymena United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 26% of games and wins 30%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +4 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | 0 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (7 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Dungannon Swifts
Ballymena United
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (NIFL Premiership).
Teams vs league
| Dungannon Swifts | Liga | Ballymena United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.74 | 2.74 | • 2.74 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 35% | 48% | • 48% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 48% | 52% | ▼ 43% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 35% | 28% | ▼ 22% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 78% | 74% | ▲ 87% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 70% | 77% | ▲ 83% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Head-to-head
Record from Dungannon Swifts's perspective: 2 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses against Ballymena United. Games average 2.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Dungannon Swifts vs Ballymena United?
The NIFL Premiership match finished Dungannon Swifts 2:0 Ballymena United. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Dungannon Swifts and Ballymena United?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Dungannon Swifts won 2, Ballymena United won 0 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Dungannon Swifts vs Ballymena United?
Dungannon Swifts score 1.26 goals per game on average and Ballymena United 1.22. The NIFL Premiership average is 2.74 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 35% of Dungannon Swifts's matches and 48% of Ballymena United's.
What form are Dungannon Swifts and Ballymena United in?
Over the last 5 games Dungannon Swifts have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Ballymena United 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Dungannon Swifts vs Ballymena United?
The statistical background for Dungannon Swifts vs Ballymena United — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.