PORTADOWN VS DUNGANNON SWIFTS - NORTHERN IRELAND: PREMIERSHIP MATCH PREVIEW
NORTHERN IRELAND: PREMIERSHIP MATCH DETAILS: PORTADOWN VS DUNGANNON SWIFTS
As Portadown prepare to host Dungannon Swifts on February 21, 2026, with kick-off at 18:30, this NORTHERN IRELAND: Premiership fixture promises an intriguing contest.
PORTADOWN PREVIEW IN NORTHERN IRELAND: PREMIERSHIP
Portadown, currently 9th in the standings with 31 points from 27 games, trail the leaders by 32 points. They've earned 19 points from 14 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.
DUNGANNON SWIFTS PREVIEW IN NORTHERN IRELAND: PREMIERSHIP
Dungannon Swifts, sitting 5th with 43 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 16 points from 14 games this season.
Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win and 4 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 19 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR PORTADOWN VS DUNGANNON SWIFTS
Recent meetings between Portadown and Dungannon Swifts have favored Dungannon Swifts, with Dungannon Swifts claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-2).
This fixture has generally favored Dungannon Swifts in recent years.
In their previous league match against Cliftonville, Portadown recorded a 0-1 defeat while lining up in a standard formation.
Dungannon Swifts's last outing came against Linfield FC, where they secured a 1-4 defeat 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 2.4 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Dungannon Swifts's games average 3.5 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.
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