Dungannon Swifts vs Linfield: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Tuesday 17 February the Premiership brings Dungannon Swifts against Linfield at Stangmore Park. Kick-off: 20:45 WAT. In the table, Dungannon Swifts are 7th, lower half, on 18 points after 14 matches; Linfield are 1st (leading the league) with 36. There are 18 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Dungannon Swifts 0.8 xG, Linfield 1.8 xG – a total near 2.6. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 49%, GG 57%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Dungannon Swifts 16%, draw 24%, Linfield 60%.
GG/NG: GG (57%) at 1.83.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (73%, odds 1.28). Most likely score in line with that pick: Dungannon Swifts 0–2 Linfield. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Dungannon Swifts16%fair 6.33 · @5.25
Draw24%fair 4.10 · @3.70
Linfield60%fair 1.67 · @1.57
2.63Expected goals
0.84Dungannon Swifts xG
1.79Linfield xG
57%Both score
49%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
0–113%
0–212%
1–111%
1–210%
0–07%
0–37%
From our goals model: Dungannon Swifts 0.8 – 1.8 Linfield expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Team ratings (Betarazi)
Dungannon Swifts
Linfield
Attack vs Premiership average
-9%
+13%
Goals conceded vs average
+10%
-36%
Our expected goals here
0.84
1.74
Our own ratings from every Premiership result in the last 14 months, recent games counting more. Attack +20% = scores 20% more than an average side; goals conceded −20% = a tighter defence than average. They feed into every chance on this page.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Linfield to win✓
60%
1.67
1.57
Double chance
Linfield or draw✓
84%
1.19
1.11
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
57%
1.77
1.83
Draw no bet
Linfield (draw no bet)✓
79%
1.26
–
Asian handicap
Linfield -0.5 (Asian handicap)✓
60%
1.66
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
73%
1.37
1.28
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
51%
1.97
1.85
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
72%
1.39
1.33
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✗
87%
1.15
–
First team to score
Linfield to score first
63%
1.58
–
Half-time result
Linfield ahead at half-time✗
43%
2.34
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Linfield / FT Linfield✗
38%
2.66
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
10%
10.31
–
Recent results
Dungannon Swifts – last 1
W
13 Feb
vs Cliftonville FC
3–2
W
3.0Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
100%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Linfield
No recent results on record.
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Dungannon Swifts and Linfield.
What is the prediction for Dungannon Swifts vs Linfield?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win Dungannon Swifts vs Linfield?
On our numbers Dungannon Swifts have a 16% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Linfield 60%.
How many goals will there be in Dungannon Swifts vs Linfield?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 49% likely and both teams score 57% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Dungannon Swifts vs Linfield?
Our predicted score is Dungannon Swifts 0–2 Linfield, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Dungannon Swifts vs Linfield?
Dungannon Swifts vs Linfield (Premiership) kicks off on Tuesday 17 February 2026 at 20:45 (West Africa Time) at Stangmore Park.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
