St. James' Swifts Women - Ballyclare Comrades Ladies Women prediction 22 July 2026

St. James' Swifts Women vs Ballyclare Comrades Ladies Women prediction for the Championship Women match on July 22, 2026. The game kicks off at 18:45, and St. James' Swifts Women are the clear favorites with a 70% win probability according to our analysis.

Bookmakers' odds heavily back the home side, and recent form along with a dominant head-to-head record support this view. Read on for detailed betting tips, odds, and win probability.

Team Form

St. James' Swifts Women have won three of their last five matches (W, W, L, W, L in chronological order). Their most recent outing ended in a 5-0 defeat to Sion Swifts Women on July 10, but they had previously beaten Mid-Ulster Women 3-0 and Craigavon City Women 5-1. Over these five games, they scored 13 goals and conceded 9, showing attacking strength but occasional defensive lapses. Playing at home, they have won two of their last three, scoring 8 goals in those victories.

Ballyclare Comrades Ladies Women are struggling, with four losses in their last five (L, L, L, L, W). They suffered heavy defeats, including a 5-0 loss to Ballymena United Allstars Women on July 20 and a 5-0 loss to Crusaders Strikers Women on June 22. Their only win came against Craigavon City Women (3-1) on June 17. In these five matches, they scored just 5 goals and conceded 16, highlighting serious defensive issues.

Head-to-Head Record

St. James' Swifts Women have never lost to Ballyclare Comrades Ladies Women in their three previous meetings (2 wins, 1 draw). The most recent clash on April 15, 2026, ended 1-1. Before that, St. James' Swifts Women won 5-0 away in August 2025 and 4-2 at home in April 2025. The head-to-head record clearly favors the home side.

Win Probability: St. James' Swifts Women or Ballyclare Comrades Ladies Women?

Based on the available odds, form, and head-to-head data, we calculate the following win probabilities for this match:

• St. James' Swifts Women win: 70%
• Draw: 22%
• Ballyclare Comrades Ladies Women win: 8%

The odds imply a home win probability of around 69%, and we have slightly adjusted it upward to 70% due to St. James' Swifts Women's strong H2H record and Ballyclare Comrades Ladies Women's poor away form. The home team has a clear advantage in all key metrics. A draw is possible (22%), but an away win is highly unlikely given Ballyclare's recent defensive frailties.

Odds & Match Prediction

The best available odds for the 1X2 market are: St. James' Swifts Women at 1.33, the draw at 4.00, and Ballyclare Comrades Ladies Women at 11.00. Bookmakers see St. James' Swifts Women as the overwhelming favorite.

Our match prediction: St. James' Swifts Women to win. Both teams' recent matches have frequently seen over 2.5 goals, which could be a valuable betting angle. For betting tips, the home win at 1.33 offers little value on its own, but combining it with over 2.5 goals might boost the odds. Always bet responsibly and consider all factors before placing a wager.