Dungannon Swifts vs Ballymena United: match statistics
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Dungannon Swifts vs Ballymena United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Dungannon Swifts plays Ballymena United in NIFL Premiership (Northern Ireland). The game is scheduled for September 19, 2026. Venue: Stangmore Park.
Recent form
Dungannon Swifts has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Ballymena United has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses, with 0.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Dungannon Swifts scores 1.14 goals per game and allows 1.00. Ballymena United scores 1.50 and allows 1.67. Games in this league average 2.63 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 14% of Dungannon Swifts's games and 67% of Ballymena United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 29% and 67%, compared with league averages of 48% for BTTS and 53% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Dungannon Swifts has the higher season xG average, 1.37 to 1.08 per game. Dungannon Swifts takes 10.9 shots per game, while Ballymena United takes 8.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Dungannon Swifts leads at halftime in 43% of its games and scores 0.71 goals per game after halftime. Ballymena United leads at halftime in 33% and scores 0.83 after halftime.
When the teams score
Dungannon Swifts's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (4 goals). For Ballymena United, it is minutes 0-15 (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
NIFL Premiership games average 2.63 goals. Both teams score in 48% of games, and 53% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 3 home wins, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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) | 38% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 0.56 |
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 350% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - Dungannon Swifts · 0.4 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.
Ballymena United is 32% better for: goals scored per game.
1.14 goals / game - Dungannon Swifts · 1.5 goals / game - Ballymena United
Dungannon Swifts is 67% better for: goals allowed per game.
1 goals / game - Dungannon Swifts · 1.67 goals / game - Ballymena United
Dungannon Swifts scores in 71% of games (5 of 7 games), while Ballymena United keeps a clean sheet in 17% (1 of 6 games).
Ballymena United scores in 83% of games (5 of 6 games), while Dungannon Swifts keeps a clean sheet in 57% (4 of 7 games).
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 29% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.71 pts / game - Dungannon Swifts · 1.33 pts / game - Ballymena United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Dungannon Swifts - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 43% of games and wins 57%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.7 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Ballymena United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 17%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -3 |
* 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 61-75 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (3 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - 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 | ▼ 2.14 | 2.63 | ▲ 3.17 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 14% | 48% | ▲ 67% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 29% | 53% | ▲ 67% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 57% | 28% | ▼ 17% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 57% | 65% | ▲ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 86% | 90% | ▼ 83% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Dungannon Swifts's perspective: 3 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses against Ballymena United. Games average 2.33 goals, and both teams scored in 33% of them.
FAQ
When do Dungannon Swifts and Ballymena United play?
Dungannon Swifts face Ballymena United on September 19, 2026 in NIFL Premiership at Stangmore Park. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Dungannon Swifts and Ballymena United?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Dungannon Swifts won 3, Ballymena United won 0 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Dungannon Swifts vs Ballymena United?
Dungannon Swifts score 1.14 goals per game on average and Ballymena United 1.50. The NIFL Premiership average is 2.63 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 14% of Dungannon Swifts's matches and 67% of Ballymena United's.
What form are Dungannon Swifts and Ballymena United in?
Over the last 5 games Dungannon Swifts have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Ballymena United 0-2-3 (0.40 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.