Dungannon Swifts vs Glentoran: match statistics
Glentoran are in clearly better form, averaging 2.4 points per match in their last five games compared to Dungannon Swifts' 1.8 points. The visitors occupy third place in the table and demonstrate impressive away effectiveness with a 67% win rate and a +11 goal difference, while the hosts have a more modest +4 goal difference at home. Glentoran boast a better shot conversion rate (16% vs 11%) and a lower average of goals conceded away (1.0 vs the hosts' 1.25 at home). The visitors' recent form includes four wins in their last five matches, which, combined with their solid defense (42% clean sheets) and effective attack (averaging 1.92 goals per away match), makes them the favorites for this encounter. Although Dungannon have a decent home record, their weaker overall form and inferior offensive statistics speak in favor of the visitors.
Dungannon Swifts vs Glentoran: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Dungannon Swifts played Glentoran in NIFL Premiership (Northern Ireland). The match was played on 31 January 2026. Final score: 0:2.
Current form
Dungannon Swifts: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match. Glentoran: 4-0-1, 2.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Dungannon Swifts scores 1.28 and concedes 1.56 goals per match. Glentoran scores 1.70 and concedes 1.04. League average: 2.77 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Dungannon Swifts 36%, Glentoran 57%. Over 2.5: Dungannon Swifts 48%, Glentoran 48%. League level: BTTS 49%, Over 2.5 52%.
xG, shots and style
Dungannon Swifts has higher xG: 1.56 vs 1.53. Dungannon Swifts: 11.6 shots per match, Glentoran: 11.7.
Match halves
Dungannon Swifts: half-time lead 28%, second-half goals 0.52. Glentoran: half-time lead 52%, second-half goals 0.83.
Goals by minute
Dungannon Swifts: 16-30 (7 goals). Glentoran: 31-45+ (10 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
NIFL Premiership: 2.77 goals per match, BTTS 49%, Over 2.5 52%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 2-0-0. Average goals 2.50, BTTS 50%.
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
Glentoran are in clearly better form, averaging 2.4 points per match in their last five games compared to Dungannon Swifts' 1.8 points. The visitors occupy third place in the table and demonstrate impressive away effectiveness with a 67% win rate and a +11 goal difference, while the hosts have a more modest +4 goal difference at home. Glentoran boast a better shot conversion rate (16% vs 11%) and a lower average of goals conceded away (1.0 vs the hosts' 1.25 at home). The visitors' recent form includes four wins in their last five matches, which, combined with their solid defense (42% clean sheets) and effective attack (averaging 1.92 goals per away match), makes them the favorites for this encounter. Although Dungannon have a decent home record, their weaker overall form and inferior offensive statistics speak in favor of the visitors.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Dungannon Swifts | Glentoran | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 40% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 0.40 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Glentoran is 33% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / match - Dungannon Swifts · 2.4 pts / match - Glentoran
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.
Glentoran is 33% better for: goals scored per match.
1.28 goals / match - Dungannon Swifts · 1.7 goals / match - Glentoran
Glentoran is 50% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.56 goals / match - Dungannon Swifts · 1.04 goals / match - Glentoran
Dungannon Swifts scores in 72% of matches (18 of 25 matches), while Glentoran keeps a clean sheet in 35% (8 of 23 matches).
Glentoran scores in 91% of matches (21 of 23 matches), while Dungannon Swifts keeps a clean sheet in 36% (9 of 25 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Dungannon Swifts
Over / Under - Glentoran
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Glentoran is 51% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.24 pts / match - Dungannon Swifts · 1.87 pts / match - Glentoran
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Dungannon Swifts - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 28% of matches and wins 52%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Glentoran - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 52% of matches and wins 61%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 2.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 0% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +5 | +2 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (7 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (10 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Dungannon Swifts
Glentoran
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 | Glentoran | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.84 | 2.77 | • 2.74 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 36% | 49% | ▲ 57% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 48% | 52% | ▼ 48% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 36% | 28% | ▲ 35% |
| Goal before half-time | • 76% | 75% | ▲ 78% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 72% | 77% | • 78% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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
Recent meetings (2): Dungannon Swifts 2 - 0 - 0 Glentoran. Average goals 2.50, both teams scored in 50% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Dungannon Swifts vs Glentoran?
The NIFL Premiership match finished Dungannon Swifts 0:2 Glentoran. 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 Glentoran?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Dungannon Swifts won 2, Glentoran 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 Glentoran?
Dungannon Swifts score 1.28 goals per game on average and Glentoran 1.70. The NIFL Premiership average is 2.77 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 36% of Dungannon Swifts's matches and 57% of Glentoran's.
What form are Dungannon Swifts and Glentoran in?
Over the last 5 games Dungannon Swifts have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Glentoran 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Dungannon Swifts vs Glentoran?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Dungannon Swifts vs Glentoran: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.