Dungannon Swifts welcome Carrick Rangers at Stangmore Park, Dungannon on Saturday, Jan 30 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.

Dungannon Swifts come into this fixture struggling badly (1W 3L in last 5). Carrick Rangers are struggling badly (1W 3L in last 5), making this a relatively even contest on current form. Dungannon Swifts head into this on the back of a defeat, while Carrick Rangers arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

History strongly favours Dungannon Swifts here — they've won 6 of 10 previous meetings against Carrick Rangers, with 1 draws. Their last encounter ended in Dungannon Swifts won 3–1. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 4.4 per game in recent meetings.

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