Ballymena United welcome Dungannon Swifts at Ballymena Showgrounds, Ballymena on Saturday, Mar 20 at 4:00 PM in a Premiership fixture that's tighter on paper than the positions suggest — just 0 points split them in the table.

Ballymena United come into this fixture out of form (1W 2L recently). Dungannon Swifts are in mixed form (1W 0D 1L), making this a relatively even contest on current form. Ballymena United head into this on the back of a defeat, while Dungannon Swifts arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Despite playing at home, Ballymena United face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Dungannon Swifts have won 7 of 10 encounters, with 1 draws. Their last encounter ended in Ballymena United won 0–2.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Ballymena United a slight edge, but Dungannon Swifts are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.