PORTADOWN VS DUNGANNON SWIFTS - NORTHERN IRELAND: NATIONAL CUP MATCH PREVIEW
NORTHERN IRELAND: NATIONAL CUP MATCH DETAILS: PORTADOWN VS DUNGANNON SWIFTS
As Portadown prepare to host Dungannon Swifts on February 7, 2026, with kick-off at 16:00, this NORTHERN IRELAND: National cup fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.
PORTADOWN PREVIEW IN NORTHERN IRELAND: NATIONAL CUP
Portadown, currently unknown in the standings with 0 points from 0 games, are close to the leaders with only 0 points separating them. They've earned 0 points from 0 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 1 win in their last five matches.
They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 2 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.
DUNGANNON SWIFTS PREVIEW IN NORTHERN IRELAND: NATIONAL CUP
Dungannon Swifts, sitting unknown with 0 points, are evenly matched but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 0 points from 0 games this season.
Their recent form has been strong, with 1 win in their last five matches.
They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 0 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR PORTADOWN VS DUNGANNON SWIFTS
Recent meetings between Portadown and Dungannon Swifts have been competitive, with Dungannon Swifts claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-4).
The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.
In their previous league match against Annagh United, Portadown recorded a 4-2 victory while lining up in a standard formation.
Dungannon Swifts's last outing came against Ards, where they secured a 3-0 victory using a standard system.
Looking ahead, Portadown are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Portadown and Dungannon Swifts are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR PORTADOWN VS DUNGANNON SWIFTS
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Portadown's fixtures have averaged 3 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Dungannon Swifts's games average 3.2 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.
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