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On February 21, 2026, Portadown hosts Dungannon Swifts at Shamrock Park in Northern Ireland's Premiership. With recent form favoring Dungannon Swifts, expect a closely contested match. Our predictions suggest a slight edge for Dungannon, but Portadown's resilience makes this a game for careful analysis.
These are our top betting tips and predictions for the match.
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Last 5 |
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| 6 |
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33 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 40 | 58 | -18 | 46 | L L W L L |
| 9 |
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33 | 11 | 3 | 19 | 36 | 57 | -21 | 36 | D L D L L |
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MP | W | D | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 11 | 2 | 19 |
| Home | 16 | 7 | 1 | 8 |
| Away | 16 | 4 | 1 | 11 |
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CS | BTTS | FTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 16% | 50% | 34% |
| Home | 25% | 44% | 31% |
| Away | 6% | 56% | 38% |
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MP | W | D | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 15 | 1 | 16 |
| Home | 16 | 10 | 0 | 6 |
| Away | 16 | 5 | 1 | 10 |
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CS | BTTS | FTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 28% | 41% | 31% |
| Home | 31% | 50% | 19% |
| Away | 25% | 31% | 44% |
Portadown has experienced fluctuating form but showed resilience in recent fixtures, notably winning against Dungannon Swifts 3-1 in the last meeting. Dungannon Swifts tend to perform strongly at Shamrock Park, with a recent away win and several clean sheets. Injuries are minimal but portplugSquads are balanced, favoring a competitive encounter.
Both sides field largely consistent lineups with minimal injury concerns. Portadown's experienced squad, including A. McCarey and R. Mayse, are likely to maintain possession. Dungannon's youth and quick transitions, notably with Kobei Moore and J. Ogedi-Uzokwe, threaten Portadown's back line.
If Portadown scores early, they could control the game given their recent strong ķ ģ±ģ , but Dungannon Swifts often impose high tempo and counter quickly, making early goals critical. A draw remains likelier at halftime considering both sides' defensive records, but Dungannon's recent away form suggests they could edge the second half.
Portadown's recent offensive outputs show moderate goal scoring, with key attackers like R. Mayse and S. McCartan vital for creating scoring chances. Dungannon Swifts often press high, aiming to disrupt Portadown's build-up, which could lead to set-pieces and counter-attacks. Expect disciplined defending and strategic tempo from both teams.
See below all the main information for this match.
The match is scheduled for February 21, 2026, at Shamrock Park, Portadown. The main lean favors Dungannon Swifts owing to their recent head-to-head and form advantage, but Portadown can compete.
Based on the latest form and head-to-head data, Dungannon Swifts are slightly more likely to win, but a draw is a reasonable consideration given Portadown's resilience.