Our Dungannon Swifts vs Ards FC Prediction: 2-1
Dungannon Swifts vs Ards FC in the Northern Ireland Cup is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 10, 2026. We’re backing a 2-1 home win, but with both sides regularly hitting the scoreboard, BTTS is a strong option for bettors.
This Dungannon Swifts vs Ards FC prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Dungannon Swifts's Last Match – Crusaders vs Dungannon Swifts
Dungannon Swifts will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-2 Northern Ireland Premier defeat at the hands of Crusaders on January 3. In that match, Dungannon Swifts recorded 58% possession and 1 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Crusaders | 42% | 0 (4) | - | 46 |
 Dungannon Swifts | 58% | 0 (1) | - | 54 |
Ards FC's Last Match – Armagh City vs Ards FC
Ards FC will look to carry forward their winning form after a 8-0 Northern Ireland Championship success over Armagh City on December 30.
Dungannon Swifts vs Ards FC Stats
Key Stats
| Dungannon Swifts | Ards FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.27 | Attacking Strength | 0.84 |
| 1.05 | Defence Strength | 0.74 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 0.9 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Dungannon Swifts are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Ards FC average 1.8 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.