Ballymoney United Women - St. James' Swifts Women prediction 29 July 2026

The Ballymoney United Women vs St. James' Swifts Women prediction for July 29, 2026, points to an away win in the Championship Women. Based on the latest odds, head-to-head record, and recent form, St. James' Swifts Women have a 60% chance of winning, while Ballymoney United Women have just a 15% chance, with a 25% probability of a draw.

Team Form

Ballymoney United Women's last five matches (most recent first):

• Jul 08: Ballymoney United Women 1-2 Greenisland Women (L)
• Jul 01: Ballymoney United Women 1-6 Bangor Women (L)
• Jun 26: Craigavon City Women 1-2 Ballymoney United Women (W)
• Jun 17: Ballymoney United Women 4-2 Ballymena United Allstars Women (W)
• Jun 03: Strabane Athletic Women 0-2 Ballymoney United Women (W)

The home side has struggled defensively in their last two outings, conceding 8 goals. However, they showed resilience earlier with three straight wins, including two clean sheets on the road. Their home form is a concern, with back-to-back losses at their own ground.

St. James' Swifts Women's last five matches:

• Jul 22: St. James' Swifts Women 1-2 Ballyclare Comrades Ladies (L)
• Jul 10: St. James' Swifts Women 0-5 Sion Swifts Women (L)
• Jun 24: St. James' Swifts Women 3-0 Mid-Ulster Women (W)
• Jun 03: Greenisland Women 3-2 St. James' Swifts Women (L)
• May 20: St. James' Swifts Women 5-1 Craigavon City Women (W)

The visitors have been inconsistent, with two heavy defeats and two big wins. Their away form is mixed, having lost at Greenisland but winning convincingly at home against weaker sides. Defensive lapses have cost them in recent games.

Head-to-Head Record

The head-to-head record heavily favors St. James' Swifts Women. In two previous meetings, both in the Championship Women, St. James' Swifts Women won convincingly: 5-1 on April 22, 2026, and 6-2 on June 25, 2025. Ballymoney United Women have yet to secure a win or even a draw against this opponent. The aggregate score across those two matches is 11-3, highlighting the gulf in quality when these sides meet.

Win Probability: Ballymoney United Women or St. James' Swifts Women?

After analyzing the odds, form, and H2H data, we calculate the following win probabilities: Ballymoney United Women win – 15%, draw – 25%, St. James' Swifts Women win – 60%. The bookmakers' odds imply a strong away favorite, and the head-to-head dominance of St. James' Swifts Women reinforces that. While both teams have inconsistent recent form, the visitors’ superior record in this fixture gives them a clear edge. Home advantage might keep the match competitive, but the data strongly suggests an away win is the most likely outcome.

Odds & Match Prediction

The pre-match 1X2 odds from various bookmakers show St. James' Swifts Women as the clear favorite. The best available odds are: Ballymoney United Women win at 5.00, draw at 3.25, and St. James' Swifts Women win at 1.67. Other bookmakers offer similar prices, with the away win as low as 1.57 and the home win as high as 5.25. These odds translate to an implied probability of around 60% for the away side. Our Ballymoney United Women vs St. James' Swifts Women prediction is an away win, based on the stats and historical results. For betting tips, backing the away team to win looks the most logical choice, though the odds are short. A draw could be a value bet given the home side's occasional resilience, but the data strongly points to a St. James' Swifts Women victory. The total goals market might also be worth considering, as previous meetings have been high-scoring, but always check the latest team news before placing any bets.