Dungannon Swifts and Linfield face each other on Tuesday 02.17.2026, at 19:45 (UK Time), in a NIFL Premiership 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Dungannon Swifts's home ground, the Stangmore Park.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Dungannon Swifts and Linfield Football Club, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
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Over 2.5 Goals
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Dungannon Swifts preview
Dungannon Swifts heads into the match with the following record in the NIFL Premiership: in 28 matches, Dungannon Swifts secured 14 victories, 1 draws, and 13 losses, maintaining an average of 1.54 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Dungannon Swifts's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 16 victories so far.
Dungannon Swifts has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 40 goals, of which 35 were scored in the NIFL Premiership, resulting in an average of 1.25 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Sean McAllister, who has found the back of the net 7 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Danny Wallace has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, Dungannon Swifts has conceded 49 goals in the NIFL Premiership (an average of 1.75 per game) and 58 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.76 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Linfield preview
Linfield comes into the game with 27 matches played so far in the NIFL Premiership. They have secured 15 victories, 7 draws, and 5 losses, maintaining an average of 1.93 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 19 wins, 10 draws, and 10 losses.
Linfield Football Club's attack has been highly effective, scoring 60 goals during this period. Of that total, 47 were netted in the NIFL Premiership, with an average of 1.74 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.54.
Linfield Football Club's offensive system is led by Matthew Fitzpatrick, the team's top scorer this season. The irish forward has found the back of the net 17 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Matthew Fitzpatrick. The forward has contributed with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 17 goals with an average of 0.63 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 30 goals in 39 matches, averaging 0.77 per match.
Head to head: Dungannon Swifts vs Linfield
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Dungannon Swifts
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L L L W |
1.2 |
| Home | W L W W W |
2.4 |
| Away | L L L W D |
0.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 64% | 36% |
| Goals | 3 | 2.93 | 3.07 |
| Scored | 1.25 | 1.57 | 0.93 |
| Conceded | 1.75 | 1.36 | 2.14 |
| Both Teams to Score | 36% | 43% | 29% |
| Without Conceding | 32% | 36% | 29% |
| Failed To Score | 32% | 21% | 43% |
| 1st to Score | 54% | 57% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.53 | 1.78 | 1.29 |
|
xGA
|
1.32 | 1.33 | 1.31 |
Linfield
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W W W D |
2.6 |
| Home | W W D W L |
2 |
| Away | W W D L L |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 56% | 79% | 31% |
| Goals | 2.37 | 2.86 | 1.85 |
| Scored | 1.74 | 2.43 | 1 |
| Conceded | 0.63 | 0.43 | 0.85 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 36% | 31% |
| Without Conceding | 56% | 57% | 54% |
| Failed To Score | 26% | 14% | 38% |
| 1st to Score | 54% | 86% | 38% |
|
xG
|
1.61 | 1.73 | 1.49 |
|
xGA
|
1.09 | 1 | 1.19 |
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