NIFL Premiership
Dungannon Swifts vs Linfield
Sat, 12 Sep 2026 - 18:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Stangmore Park
Dungannon Swifts vs Linfield Prediction & Stats - NIFL Premiership 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Dungannon Swifts vs Linfield carries real history into this round of the NIFL Premiership.
The two sides meet on 12/09 (Saturday) at Stangmore Park, 18:00 (UK time).
Read the Dungannon Swifts vs Linfield prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Dungannon Swifts vs Linfield
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Dungannon Swifts vs Linfield call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: Dungannon Swifts or Draw
Last updated on 10-09-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Linfield the side to beat, with roughly 27% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all NIFL Premiership odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Dungannon Swifts Preview
Dungannon Swifts reach this fixture 5 match into their NIFL Premiership. Here is where Dungannon Swifts stand:
In this competition
4 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost
2.4 points per game
8 scored, at 1.6 a game
3 conceded, at 0.6 a game
Dungannon Swifts, season-wide
4 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Sean McAllister, 3 goals
Most assists: Declan Dunne, 0 assists
Recent results — Dungannon Swifts
05/09/2026 10:00
29/08/2026 10:00
22/08/2026 10:00
15/08/2026 10:00
08/08/2026 10:00
Linfield: how they are travelling
Linfield come in 5 matches into their NIFL Premiership.
Here is what Linfield have produced:
In this competition
4 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost
2.4 points per game
6 scored, at 1.2 a game
4 conceded, at 0.8 a game
Linfield, season-wide
4 won, 1 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Kieran Offord, 1 goals
Most assists: Adam Frizzell, 1 assists
Recent results — Linfield
05/09/2026 10:00
29/08/2026 10:00
21/08/2026 14:45
15/08/2026 10:00
08/08/2026 10:00
The head-to-head favours Linfield
Linfield have generally come out ahead of Dungannon Swifts in their recent meetings.
From 45 match(es):
Linfield: 39 win(s)
Dungannon Swifts: 2 win(s)
Drawn: 4
That trend is worth factoring into the Dungannon Swifts vs Linfield prediction.
Form comparison Dungannon Swifts vs Linfield
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Dungannon Swifts
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
W
W
L
|
2.4 |
| Home |
W
L
|
1.5 |
| Away |
W
W
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 80% | 50% | 100% |
| Goals | 2.2 | 3 | 1.67 |
| Scored | 1.6 | 1.5 | 1.67 |
| Conceded | 0.6 | 1.5 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 20% | 50% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 80% | 50% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.75 | 1.58 | 1.8 |
|
xGA
|
1.42 | 2.03 | 1.22 |
Away Team
Linfield
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
W
W
L
|
2.4 |
| Home |
W
W
W
L
|
2.25 |
| Away |
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 80% | 75% | 100% |
| Goals | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Scored | 1.2 | 1 | 2 |
| Conceded | 0.8 | 1 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 20% | 25% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 60% | 50% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 25% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.87 | 1.87 | 1.84 |
|
xGA
|
0.93 | 1 | 0.68 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Dungannon Swifts vs Linfield
Match: Dungannon Swifts vs Linfield
Competition: NIFL Premiership
Date: Saturday, 12/09/2026
Kick-off: 18:00 (UK time)
Venue: Stangmore Park
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Stats
The statistics for Dungannon Swifts vs Linfield that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.5
League: 2.57
Both Teams to Score
25%
League: 39%
Over 1.5+
100%
League: 79%
Over 2.5+
25%
League: 54%
Cards
1.5
League: 3.04
Corners
9.5
League: 9.21
Home Team
Dungannon Swifts
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
W
W
L
|
2.4 |
| Home |
W
L
|
1.5 |
| Away |
W
W
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 80% | 50% | 100% |
| Goals | 2.2 | 3 | 1.67 |
| Scored | 1.6 | 1.5 | 1.67 |
| Conceded | 0.6 | 1.5 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 20% | 50% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 80% | 50% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.75 | 1.58 | 1.8 |
|
xGA
|
1.42 | 2.03 | 1.22 |
Away Team
Linfield
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
W
W
L
|
2.4 |
| Home |
W
W
W
L
|
2.25 |
| Away |
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 80% | 75% | 100% |
| Goals | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Scored | 1.2 | 1 | 2 |
| Conceded | 0.8 | 1 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 20% | 25% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 60% | 50% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 25% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.87 | 1.87 | 1.84 |
|
xGA
|
0.93 | 1 | 0.68 |
Corners
10.2 / Match
+9% Corners / Match
Dungannon Swifts received +9% more corners than Linfield in the NIFL Premiership
9.4 / Match
Limavady United
(8)
Cliftonville
(3)
Bangor
(0)
Portadown
(4)
Coleraine
(5)(9)
Carrick Rangers
(7)
Limavady United
(5)
Cliftonville
(6)
Glentoran
(7)
Ballymena United
Cards
1.4 / Match
+40% Cards / Match
Dungannon Swifts received +40% more cards than Linfield in the NIFL Premiership
1 / Match
Limavady United
(2)
Cliftonville
(1)
Bangor
(0)
Portadown
(3)
Coleraine
(1)(2)
Carrick Rangers
(1)
Limavady United
(0)
Cliftonville
(2)
Glentoran
(0)
Ballymena United
Goals Scored
1.6 / Match
+33%
Dungannon Swifts is +33% better in terms of goals scored
1.2 / Match
Limavady United
(2)
Cliftonville
(2)
Bangor
(2)
Portadown
(1)
Coleraine
(1)(1)
Carrick Rangers
(2)
Limavady United
(1)
Cliftonville
(2)
Glentoran
(0)
Ballymena United
Goals Conceded
0.6 / Match
+25%
Linfield condeded +25% more goals than Dungannon Swifts
0.8 / Match
Limavady United
(0)
Cliftonville
(0)
Bangor
(0)
Portadown
(0)
Coleraine
(3)(0)
Carrick Rangers
(0)
Limavady United
(0)
Cliftonville
(1)
Glentoran
(3)
Ballymena United
NIFL Premiership Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Coleraine
|
5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 13 | 2.6 |
| 2 |
Dungannon Swifts
|
5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 2.4 |
| 3 |
Linfield
|
5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 2.4 |
| 4 |
Carrick Rangers
|
5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 1.8 |
| 5 |
Cliftonville
|
5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 1.8 |
| 6 |
Crusaders
|
5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 10 | -1 | 9 | 1.8 |
| 7 |
Larne
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 8 |
Glentoran
|
5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 1.2 |
| 9 |
Ballymena United
|
4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| 10 |
Bangor
|
5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 12 | -10 | 1 | 0.2 |
| 11 |
Limavady United
|
4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 8 | -7 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 |
Portadown
|
5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 11 | -8 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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