Dungannon Swifts vs Linfield: match statistics
Linfield presents decidedly better form in the last five matches, earning 2.4 points per match compared to 1.2 points for Dungannon Swifts. The visitors have an impressive defense in away matches, conceding an average of merely 0.85 goals per match and maintaining a clean sheet in 54% of meetings. Dungannon Swifts, despite a decent home record (64% wins), have recorded three losses in their last five matches and conceded an average of as many as 3.2 goals per match. Linfield is on an excellent run, winning four of the last five meetings and scoring 12 goals with merely two conceded. Additionally, the visitors' goal difference (+30 across the season) significantly exceeds the hosts (+14 in season, -14 in total balance). All these factors point to an advantage for Linfield, although Dungannon's solid efficiency at home does not allow for completely ruling out a surprise.
Dungannon Swifts vs Linfield: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Dungannon Swifts played against Linfield in NIFL Premiership (Northern Ireland). The game was played on February 17, 2026. Final score: 1:4.
Recent form
Dungannon Swifts has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Linfield has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Dungannon Swifts scores 1.25 goals per game and allows 1.75. Linfield scores 1.74 and allows 0.63. Games in this league average 2.86 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 36% of Dungannon Swifts's games and 33% of Linfield's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 48%, compared with league averages of 51% for BTTS and 55% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Linfield has the higher season xG average, 1.61 to 1.53 per game. Dungannon Swifts takes 11.6 shots per game, while Linfield takes 12.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Dungannon Swifts leads at halftime in 25% of its games and scores 0.54 goals per game after halftime. Linfield leads at halftime in 48% and scores 1.07 after halftime.
When the teams score
Dungannon Swifts's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (8 goals). For Linfield, it is minutes 61-75 (11 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
NIFL Premiership games average 2.86 goals. Both teams score in 51% of games, and 55% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 4.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% 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
Linfield presents decidedly better form in the last five matches, earning 2.4 points per match compared to 1.2 points for Dungannon Swifts. The visitors have an impressive defense in away matches, conceding an average of merely 0.85 goals per match and maintaining a clean sheet in 54% of meetings. Dungannon Swifts, despite a decent home record (64% wins), have recorded three losses in their last five matches and conceded an average of as many as 3.2 goals per match. Linfield is on an excellent run, winning four of the last five meetings and scoring 12 goals with merely two conceded. Additionally, the visitors' goal difference (+30 across the season) significantly exceeds the hosts (+14 in season, -14 in total balance). All these factors point to an advantage for Linfield, although Dungannon's solid efficiency at home does not allow for completely ruling out a surprise.
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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 | Linfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 40% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 0.35 |
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.
Linfield is 117% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Dungannon Swifts · 2.6 pts / game - Linfield
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.
Linfield is 39% better for: goals scored per game.
1.25 goals / game - Dungannon Swifts · 1.74 goals / game - Linfield
Linfield is 178% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.75 goals / game - Dungannon Swifts · 0.63 goals / game - Linfield
Dungannon Swifts scores in 68% of games (19 of 28 meczów), while Linfield keeps a clean sheet in 56% (15 of 27 meczów).
Linfield scores in 74% of games (20 of 27 meczów), while Dungannon Swifts keeps a clean sheet in 32% (9 of 28 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 - Linfield
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.
Linfield is 62% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.14 pts / game - Dungannon Swifts · 1.85 pts / game - Linfield
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Dungannon Swifts - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Linfield - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 48% of games and wins 56%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.40 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 2.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -6 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.60 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 80% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +5 | +6 |
* 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 (8 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (11 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - wins late phases.
* 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
Linfield
* 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 | Linfield | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.00 | 2.86 | ▼ 2.37 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 36% | 51% | ▼ 33% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 50% | 55% | ▼ 48% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 32% | 26% | ▲ 56% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 79% | 77% | ▼ 59% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 75% | 77% | ▼ 67% |
^ 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.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Dungannon Swifts's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses against Linfield. Games average 4.50 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Dungannon Swifts vs Linfield?
The NIFL Premiership match finished Dungannon Swifts 1:4 Linfield. 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 Linfield?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Dungannon Swifts won 0, Linfield won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 4.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Dungannon Swifts vs Linfield?
Dungannon Swifts score 1.25 goals per game on average and Linfield 1.74. The NIFL Premiership average is 2.86 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 36% of Dungannon Swifts's matches and 33% of Linfield's.
What form are Dungannon Swifts and Linfield in?
Over the last 5 games Dungannon Swifts have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Linfield 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Dungannon Swifts vs Linfield?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Dungannon Swifts vs Linfield: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.