Linfield and Dungannon Swifts face each other on Tuesday 05.12.2026, at 19:45 (UK Time), in a NIFL Premiership 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Linfield's home ground, the Windsor Park.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Linfield Football Club and Dungannon Swifts, 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.
APWin predictions for Linfield vs Dungannon Swifts
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Linfield Win
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Linfield preview
Linfield heads into the match with the following record in the NIFL Premiership: in 38 matches, Linfield Football Club secured 19 victories, 9 draws, and 10 losses, maintaining an average of 1.74 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Linfield Football Club's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 21 victories so far.
Linfield has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 68 goals, of which 61 were scored in the NIFL Premiership, resulting in an average of 1.61 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Matthew Fitzpatrick, who has found the back of the net 17 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Matthew Fitzpatrick has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, Linfield has conceded 33 goals in the NIFL Premiership (an average of 0.87 per game) and 42 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.91 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Dungannon Swifts preview
Dungannon Swifts comes into the game with 40 matches played so far in the NIFL Premiership. They have secured 17 victories, 1 draws, and 22 losses, maintaining an average of 1.3 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 17 wins, 1 draws, and 23 losses.
Dungannon Swifts's attack has been highly effective, scoring 46 goals during this period. Of that total, 47 were netted in the NIFL Premiership, with an average of 1.18 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.12.
Dungannon Swifts's offensive system is led by Sean McAllister, the team's top scorer this season. The english midfielder has found the back of the net 7 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Danny Wallace. The defender has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 79 goals with an average of 1.98 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 81 goals in 41 matches, averaging 1.98 per match.
Head to head: Linfield vs Dungannon Swifts
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Linfield
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L L W D |
0.8 |
| Home | L L L W W |
1.2 |
| Away | W D L L D |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 68% | 32% |
| Goals | 2.47 | 2.79 | 2.16 |
| Scored | 1.61 | 2.05 | 1.16 |
| Conceded | 0.87 | 0.74 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 39% | 37% | 42% |
| Without Conceding | 42% | 47% | 37% |
| Failed To Score | 29% | 21% | 37% |
| 1st to Score | 55% | 74% | 37% |
|
xG
|
1.54 | 1.55 | 1.54 |
|
xGA
|
1.16 | 1.15 | 1.17 |
Dungannon Swifts
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W L L L |
1.2 |
| Home | W L L L W |
1.2 |
| Away | W L L L L |
0.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 43% | 55% | 30% |
| Goals | 3.15 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Scored | 1.18 | 1.55 | 0.8 |
| Conceded | 1.98 | 1.55 | 2.4 |
| Both Teams to Score | 43% | 55% | 30% |
| Without Conceding | 23% | 25% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 35% | 20% | 50% |
| 1st to Score | 55% | 60% | 40% |
|
xG
|
1.43 | 1.67 | 1.19 |
|
xGA
|
1.39 | 1.39 | 1.4 |
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