Main prediction: under 1.5 goals
Alternative tip: double chance Coleraine
Other market: under 1.5 goals
The season is already underway for Dungannon Swifts, but the NI Premiership hasn't started yet.
That changes this Saturday, 08/08, at 15:00, at Stangmore Park. The opponent for the opening match is Coleraine.
Dungannon Swifts arrive at the league opener with 18 win(s) and 49 goals this season. Meanwhile, Coleraine have 25 win(s) and 83 goals. Coleraine have a 17% chance of winning according to the bookmakers.
The prediction for Dungannon Swifts vs Coleraine is here. Read before you bet and find out the line-ups, pre-match analysis and where to watch.
Prediction for Dungannon Swifts vs Coleraine
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Overview Dungannon Swifts vs Coleraine
Coleraine go in as favourites, with odds of 1.65 and a 17% chance of winning. The track record reinforces this, with 26 win(s) for Coleraine against 26 for Dungannon Swifts. The odds for a home win are {team_a_odds} and a draw is {draw_odds}.
Dungannon Swifts and Coleraine have not yet played any matches in the NIFL Premiership.
Head-to-head between Dungannon Swifts and Coleraine
In 44 clashes, Coleraine have the advantage over Dungannon Swifts: 26 win(s) against 12 and 6 draw(s). The most recent was on 28/03/2026, in the NIFL Premiership, the match score was: Dungannon Swifts 1-2 Coleraine.
This data can contextualise the predictions for Dungannon Swifts vs Coleraine, but it guarantees nothing. Each team's form must be taken into account.
Check out all the predictions for the NIFL Premiership and see all the analysis before you bet.
Dungannon Swifts: current form
Dungannon Swifts have not yet made their debut in the Northern Ireland Premiership, but have played 43 match(es) this season.
See the numbers before the start of the NI Premiership:
18 win(s), 1 draw(s), 24 defeat(s)
49 goals scored (1.14 per match)
Top scorer: Sean McAllister (7 goal(s))
Coleraine: current form
On the other side, Coleraine have not yet made their debut in the NIFL Premiership 2026/27, but have played 40 match(es) this season before the tournament.
See the numbers:
25 win(s), 5 draw(s), 10 defeat(s)
83 goals scored (2.08 per match)
Top scorer: Joel Cooper (21 goal(s))
Dungannon Swifts vs Coleraine key players
Dungannon Swifts have not yet taken to the pitch in the NIFL Premiership, so there are no individual data in the league for now.
But in the season, Sean McAllister is already leading the way with 7 goal(s).
Meanwhile, Coleraine have not yet made their debut in the NIFL Premiership, so individual data in the league does not exist yet.
In the season, however, Joel Cooper already has 21 goal(s).
Dungannon Swifts vs Coleraine statistics in the NIFL Premiership
Still with no matches in the league, but the numbers for Dungannon Swifts vs Coleraine already show something. Dungannon Swifts have an average of 0 corners and 0 cards per match. Coleraine have 0 corners and 0 cards. See the statistics for Dungannon Swifts vs Coleraine in the table below.
Dungannon Swifts
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
Coleraine
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
More tips for Dungannon Swifts vs Coleraine
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Correct score prediction for Dungannon Swifts vs Coleraine
Two very well-drilled defences and the visitors as favourites in the odds. A low-scoring match with a win for Coleraine. Probable score: Dungannon Swifts 0-1 Coleraine. The correct result is the market with the highest variance. Bet with awareness.
Where to watch Dungannon Swifts vs Coleraine
Check out where to watch the live match between Coleraine and Dungannon Swifts:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for Dungannon Swifts and Coleraine
The line-ups for Dungannon Swifts vs Coleraine in the NI Premiership are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.
Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.
Dungannon Swifts line-up
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
Coleraine line-up
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2
Lyndon Kane
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3
Dean Jarvis
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4
Dylan Boyle
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8
William Patching
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9
Matthew Shevlin
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11
Joel Cooper
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12
Lewis Webb
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20
Senan Devine
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21
Rowan McDonald
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22
Ben Wylie
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23
Ben Doherty
The Coleraine starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for Dungannon Swifts vs Coleraine
Match: Dungannon Swifts vs Coleraine
Tournament: NI Premiership 2026/27
Date: 08/08/2026
Time: 15:00 (Brasília time)
Venue: Stangmore Park
Broadcast: none scheduled
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