Dungannon Swifts vs Cliftonville: match statistics
Dungannon Swifts presents impressive home form with 62% of games won at home and a positive goal difference of +2 at their own stadium. The hosts stand out with a high expected goals rate (xG 1.78) in home matches, which surpasses Cliftonville's away xG (1.34). Cliftonville has weaker away form with just 27% victories and a negative goal difference of -2, while also conceding an average of 1.45 goals per away match. The recent form of both teams is balanced; however, home advantage and superior offensive statistics for the hosts on their own pitch argue for a victory for Dungannon Swifts. Cliftonville's high percentage of away draws (36%) and the hosts' solid defense (38% clean sheets) suggest the possibility of a tight result, hence a significant probability of a draw.
Dungannon Swifts vs Cliftonville: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Dungannon Swifts played against Cliftonville in NIFL Premiership (Northern Ireland). The game was played on February 13, 2026. Final score: 3:2.
Recent form
Dungannon Swifts has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.60 points per game. Cliftonville has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Dungannon Swifts scores 1.19 goals per game and allows 1.74. Cliftonville scores 1.46 and allows 1.38. Games in this league average 2.84 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 33% of Dungannon Swifts's games and 67% of Cliftonville's. The Over 2.5 rates are 48% and 58%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 54% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Dungannon Swifts has the higher season xG average, 1.52 to 1.46 per game. Dungannon Swifts takes 11.4 shots per game, while Cliftonville takes 12.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Dungannon Swifts leads at halftime in 26% of its games and scores 0.48 goals per game after halftime. Cliftonville leads at halftime in 29% and scores 0.88 after halftime.
When the teams score
Dungannon Swifts's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (7 goals). For Cliftonville, it is minutes 76-90+ (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
NIFL Premiership games average 2.84 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 54% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Dungannon Swifts presents impressive home form with 62% of games won at home and a positive goal difference of +2 at their own stadium. The hosts stand out with a high expected goals rate (xG 1.78) in home matches, which surpasses Cliftonville's away xG (1.34). Cliftonville has weaker away form with just 27% victories and a negative goal difference of -2, while also conceding an average of 1.45 goals per away match. The recent form of both teams is balanced; however, home advantage and superior offensive statistics for the hosts on their own pitch argue for a victory for Dungannon Swifts. Cliftonville's high percentage of away draws (36%) and the hosts' solid defense (38% clean sheets) suggest the possibility of a tight result, hence a significant probability of a draw.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Dungannon Swifts | Cliftonville | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 40% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 0.33 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Cliftonville is 67% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / game - Dungannon Swifts · 1 pts / game - Cliftonville
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Cliftonville is 23% better for: goals scored per game.
1.19 goals / game - Dungannon Swifts · 1.46 goals / game - Cliftonville
Cliftonville is 26% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.74 goals / game - Dungannon Swifts · 1.38 goals / game - Cliftonville
Dungannon Swifts scores in 67% of games (18 of 27 meczów), while Cliftonville keeps a clean sheet in 25% (6 of 24 meczów).
Cliftonville scores in 79% of games (19 of 24 meczów), while Dungannon Swifts keeps a clean sheet in 33% (9 of 27 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Dungannon Swifts
Over / Under - Cliftonville
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Cliftonville is 5% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.15 pts / game - Dungannon Swifts · 1.21 pts / game - Cliftonville
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Dungannon Swifts - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 26% of games and wins 48%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Cliftonville - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 38%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.20 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 100% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -7 | -5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (7 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Dungannon Swifts
Cliftonville
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (NIFL Premiership).
Teams vs league
| Dungannon Swifts | Liga | Cliftonville | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.93 | 2.84 | • 2.83 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 33% | 50% | ▲ 67% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 48% | 54% | ▲ 58% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 33% | 27% | ▼ 25% |
| Goal before half-time | • 78% | 77% | ▲ 79% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 74% | 78% | ▼ 67% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Dungannon Swifts's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss against Cliftonville. Games average 2.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Dungannon Swifts vs Cliftonville?
The NIFL Premiership match finished Dungannon Swifts 3:2 Cliftonville. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Dungannon Swifts and Cliftonville?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Dungannon Swifts won 1, Cliftonville won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Dungannon Swifts vs Cliftonville?
Dungannon Swifts score 1.19 goals per game on average and Cliftonville 1.46. The NIFL Premiership average is 2.84 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 33% of Dungannon Swifts's matches and 67% of Cliftonville's.
What form are Dungannon Swifts and Cliftonville in?
Over the last 5 games Dungannon Swifts have a 1-0-4 record (0.60 points per game) and Cliftonville 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Dungannon Swifts vs Cliftonville?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.