Dungannon Swifts will not want to replicate their last outcome here, which was a 4-0 Premiership defeat to Linfield. Linfield’s goals came from Chris McKee (7′), Eetu Vertainen (33′), Cammy Palmer (50′), and Liam McStravick (92′). Dungannon Swifts have seldom able to hold out for the full 90 minutes in previous contests.

Larne’s goals came from Fuad Sule (12′) and Tomas Cosgrove (49′). The statistics speak for themselves: Newry City has been scored against in 5 of its previous 6 games, with opponents scoring 11 goals in total. Newry City’s defence might use some strengthening. Newry City enters this game without a win away from home in their past four league games.

🎄 Merry Christmas from all at NCAFC

We look forward to seeing you tomorrow at Stangmore Park for our Boxing Day fixture vs Dungannon Swifts. 🔵⚪️ pic.twitter.com/7RzT55H9Px

— Newry City AFC (@NewryCityAFC) December 25, 2022

Prediction

We believe Newry City have enough to break down this Dungannon Swifts defence, but it won’t be enough to escape defeat.

Dungannon Swifts will win 2-1 at full-time, according to our prediction. This one appears to be lacking.

Head to head

The previous league meeting between these clubs was on Premiership match day 7 on September 16, 2022, with the final score Newry City 1-0 Dungannon Swifts.

Raymond Crangle was the official.

Lineup

Newry City AFC squad is:

• Forwards:  Ebuka Kwelele, Daniel Hughes, John McGovern, Ethan Correia Sousa, James Teelan
• Midfielders:  Manny Omrore, Ciaran O’Connor, Mohammed Boudiaf, Lorcan Forde, Philip Donnelly, Sean McCaul, Donal Rocks, Brian Healy,Thomas Lockhart, Declan Carville
• Defenders:  Donal Scullion, Darren King, Ryan McGivern, Noel Healy, Dale Montgomery, Andy Martin, Stephen Moan
• Goalkeepers:  Niall Brady, Steven Maguire.

Dungannon Swifts squad is:

• Forwards:  James Convie, Darragh McBrien, Michael O’Connor, Marc Walsh, Rhys Campbell, Ryan Mayse, Ben Cushnie
• Midfielders:  Corey Smith, Steven Scott, Shea Conway, Gerardo Bruna, Brendan Barr, Ben Gallagher, James Knowles,  Lewis Francis, Padraig Lynch
• Defenders:  Caolin Coyle, Dean Curry, Oran O’Kane, Michael Ruddy, Mayowa Animasahun, Caolan Marron, Garry Breen, Darren Cole, Cahal McGinty, John Scott, Jamal Tavares
• Goalkeepers:  Niall Morgan, Declan Dunne, Dwayne Nelson, Adam Groogan

Betting tips

According to the current betting odds in the 90-minute outcome market, win for Dungannon Swifts is best priced at 2.36, a draw is best priced at 3.36, and a victory for Newry City is best priced at 3.36. Those are the finest returns that can be obtained at this time.For this match, our expert partners predict over 1.5 goals.

Where to watch

Irish football will be broadcast on BBC and Sky Sports during the 2022/23 season. The BBC will broadcast eight Northern Ireland Premiership matches live and will webcast another 30.