Ballymena United vs Dungannon Swifts: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 28 October

Ballymena United

D L L L L

11th place in League

1 - 1

28/10/2023 10:00

Dungannon Swifts

D L W L L

10th place in League

Northern Ireland Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Ballymena United vs Dungannon Swifts on 28 October 2023 (kick-off: 10:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Ballymena United vs Dungannon Swifts preview before placing your bet.

Ballymena United are currently 11th with 19 points after 33 matches.
Dungannon Swifts sit 10th with 32 points from 33 matches.
Head-to-head history favors Ballymena United, who have won 5 of the last 6 meetings. Dungannon Swifts have no wins, while one match ended in a draw.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

STANDINGS UP TO 28/10/2023

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Larne FC	80	33	24	8	1	69	17	52
02 Linfield FC	78	33	25	3	5	76	35	41
03 Cliftonville	70	33	22	4	7	73	30	43
04 Glentoran FC	56	33	16	8	9	68	37	31
05 Crusaders	55	33	16	7	10	55	36	19
06 Coleraine	41	33	11	8	14	41	57	-16
07 Loughgall FC	39	33	11	6	16	50	59	-9
08 Carrick Rangers	38	33	11	5	17	43	65	-22
09 Glenavon Lurgan	34	33	10	4	19	40	60	-20
10 Dungannon Swifts	32	33	8	8	17	52	67	-15
11 Ballymena United	19	33	5	4	24	20	63	-43
12 Newry City	17	33	4	5	24	22	83	-61

Championship Playoffs	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Larne FC	90	5	3	1	1	16	4	12
02 Linfield FC	85	5	1	4	0	6	5	1
03 Cliftonville	75	5	1	2	2	7	13	-6
04 Crusaders	64	5	3	0	2	6	7	-1
05 Glentoran FC	60	5	1	1	3	6	6	0
06 Coleraine	46	5	1	2	2	6	12	-6

Relegation Quarter	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Dungannon Swifts	15	5	5	0	0	12	2	10
02 Carrick Rangers	12	5	4	0	1	11	7	4
03 Ballymena United	9	5	3	0	2	9	7	2
04 Loughgall FC	6	5	2	0	3	10	9	1
05 Glenavon Lurgan	3	5	1	0	4	5	10	-5
06 Newry City	0	5	0	0	5	4	16	-12

Head To Head

30/09/2023 10:00

Dungannon Swifts

0 - 1

Ballymena United

NIR D1

15/04/2023 10:00

Ballymena United

2 - 0

Dungannon Swifts

NIR D1

14/01/2023 11:00

Ballymena United

2 - 0

Dungannon Swifts

NIR D1

21/10/2022 14:45

Dungannon Swifts

1 - 1

Ballymena United

NIR D1

20/08/2022 10:00

Dungannon Swifts

0 - 2

Ballymena United

NIR D1

30/04/2022 12:30

Dungannon Swifts

1 - 2

Ballymena United

NIR D1

Ballymena United

83%

Draw

17%

Dungannon Swifts

Ballymena United Last 6 matches

13/10/2023 14:45

Crusaders 1 - 0 Ballymena United NIR D1

07/10/2023 10:00

Ballymena United 0 - 2 Newry City NIR D1

03/10/2023 14:45

Ballymena United 4 - 0 Lisburn Distillery NIR LC

30/09/2023 10:00

Dungannon Swifts 0 - 1 Ballymena United NIR D1

23/09/2023 10:00

Ballymena United 0 - 2 Cliftonville NIR D1

16/09/2023 10:00

Ballymena United 1 - 3 Loughgall FC NIR D1

Win

33%

Draw

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Dungannon Swifts

13/10/2023 14:45

Dungannon Swifts 0 - 0 Larne FC NIR D1

07/10/2023 10:00

Cliftonville 5 - 0 Dungannon Swifts NIR D1

03/10/2023 14:45

Dungannon Swifts 3 - 1 Newington NIR LC

30/09/2023 10:00

Dungannon Swifts 0 - 1 Ballymena United NIR D1

22/09/2023 14:45

Newry City 2 - 2 Dungannon Swifts NIR D1

16/09/2023 10:00

Glentoran FC 0 - 0 Dungannon Swifts NIR D1

Win

17%

Draw

50%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Northern Ireland Premi...

Played games

Ballymena United

Dungannon Swifts

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.76

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.84

Scored

Avg. per game

1.68

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.82

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 38 matches

YesNo

17 (45%)21 (55%)

In last 38 matches

NoYes

29 (76%)9 (24%)

Ballymena United

Recent matches

Dungannon Swifts

Under /Over

(68%)26 12(32%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(89%)34 4(11%)

Under /Over

(24%)9 29(76%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(39%)15 23(61%)

Under /Over

(42%)16 22(58%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(63%)24 14(37%)

/Yes

(32%)12 26(68%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(63%)24 14(37%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Ballymena United

Dungannon Swifts

Shots

Ballymena United

Total shots

7.06 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Dungannon Swifts

Total shots

9.22 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Ballymena United Pass Dungannon Swifts

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

43%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

50%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Ballymena United

Played games

Dungannon Swifts

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.18

Clean sheets

0.18

3.39

129

Corners

182

4.79

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.05

2.53

GK saves

114

3.00

Ballymena United

DISCIPLINARY

Dungannon Swifts

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.13

1.95

0.21

0.13

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Ballymena United vs Dungannon Swifts Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Ballymena United vs Dungannon Swifts on 28 October 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Northern Ireland Premier League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Ballymena United vs Dungannon Swifts Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Ballymena United's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Dungannon Swifts's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Northern Ireland Premier League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Northern Ireland Premier League standings and the Northern Ireland Premier League form table to understand exactly where Ballymena United and Dungannon Swifts sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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