Cliftonville vs Dungannon Swifts: match statistics
Cliftonville vs Dungannon Swifts: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Cliftonville played Dungannon Swifts in NIFL Premiership (Northern Ireland). The match was played on 29 August 2026. Venue: Solitude. Final score: 0:2.
Current form
Cliftonville: 2-0-1, 2.00 points/match. Dungannon Swifts: 2-0-1, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Cliftonville scores 1.67 and concedes 0.67 goals per match. Dungannon Swifts scores 1.33 and concedes 1.00. League average: 2.41 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Cliftonville 33%, Dungannon Swifts 33%. Over 2.5: Cliftonville 67%, Dungannon Swifts 33%. League level: BTTS 35%, Over 2.5 53%.
xG, shots and style
Dungannon Swifts has higher xG: 1.64 vs 1.43. Cliftonville: 12.7 shots per match, Dungannon Swifts: 13.3.
Match halves
Cliftonville: half-time lead 67%, second-half goals 0.67. Dungannon Swifts: half-time lead 67%, second-half goals 0.67.
Goals by minute
Cliftonville: 0-15 (1 goals). Dungannon Swifts: 0-15 (2 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
NIFL Premiership: 2.41 goals per match, BTTS 35%, Over 2.5 53%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 5 previous H2H matches were available: 2-0-3. Average goals 2.80, BTTS 60%.
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 are in slightly better current form, winning 3 of their last 5 matches, while Cliftonville have won 2 and lost 3. The visitors are yet to concede away from home, keeping a clean sheet in 100% of their matches and allowing opponents just 0.99 xG, which is a clear contrast to the 1.52 xG conceded by Cliftonville at home. Dungannon’s attack produces an average of 1.69 xG away from home and registers 7 shots on target per match, compared with the hosts’ 1.40 xG and 6 shots on target. Cliftonville have the advantage in possession at 61% and score an average of 2 goals at home, but their lack of clean sheets and weaker recent form increase the visitors’ chances of success, given their superior defensive efficiency.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The signal for both sides to score is primarily driven by current form: in their last 5 matches, both Cliftonville and Dungannon Swifts recorded BTTS in 60% of games. During this period, both teams averaged 1.4 goals scored per match, while Cliftonville conceded 1.8 goals per game and Dungannon Swifts 1.4. The hosts have a high average xG against them of 2.03, while the visitors create an average of 1.69 xG and produce as many as 7.0 shots on target per match. On the other hand, Dungannon Swifts kept a clean sheet in 100% of their away matches so far, which clearly lowers confidence in the pick. Although the league BTTS rate is only 38%, the current offensive and defensive numbers of both teams give a slight edge to the scenario in which each team scores at least once.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The last five matches for both teams produced an average of 1.4 goals scored, while Cliftonville conceded as many as 1.8 goals per game during this period. Cliftonville’s matches went Over 2.5 goals in 80% of their last five outings, compared with 60% for Dungannon Swifts, while both teams scored in 60% of matches for each side. The visitors generate a solid volume of chances, averaging 14 shots and 7 on target, with a season xG of 1.69. At the same time, Dungannon’s defence kept clean sheets in both of their league matches so far, which reduces confidence in Over 2.5 despite the high tempo shown in their recent form. The strongest selection is therefore Over 1.5, as both teams scored at least one goal in 100% of their matches so far, while the projected 2.45 goals clearly supports a minimum of two goals.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Dungannon Swifts have started the season with maximum points, winning 100% of their matches and yet to concede a goal, while Cliftonville average 1.5 goals scored and concede the same number. The visitors have a clearly stronger chance-creation profile: their average xG stands at 1.69 compared with the hosts’ 1.58, while Cliftonville allow opponents an xG as high as 2.03, compared with just 0.99 for Dungannon. In the current data, Dungannon led at the break in 100% of their matches and scored an average of 1.0 goal before half-time, whereas the hosts were trailing after 45 minutes in 50% of their games. The last five matches have been more evenly balanced, but Dungannon won 60% of them compared with Cliftonville’s 40%, so the most likely scenario remains a Dungannon lead at half-time followed by an away win at full-time: HT/FT 2/2.
View first-half and second-half statisticsHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Cliftonville | Dungannon Swifts | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.28 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
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 26% better for: goals scored per match.
1.67 goals / match - Cliftonville · 1.33 goals / match - Dungannon Swifts
Cliftonville is 49% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.67 goals / match - Cliftonville · 1 goals / match - Dungannon Swifts
Cliftonville scores in 67% of matches (2 of 3 matches), while Dungannon Swifts keeps a clean sheet in 67% (2 of 3 matches).
Dungannon Swifts scores in 100% of matches (3 of 3 matches), while Cliftonville keeps a clean sheet in 33% (1 of 3 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Cliftonville
Over / Under - Dungannon Swifts
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 17% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2.33 pts / match - Cliftonville · 2 pts / match - Dungannon Swifts
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Cliftonville - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 67% of matches and wins 67%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.7 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Dungannon Swifts - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 67% of matches and wins 67%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.33 | 1.33 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.7 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.3 |
| 1 goal | 67% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 33% | 33% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 33% |
| No goal | 33% | 33% |
| Goal difference | +3 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 1.33 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.3 | 0.7 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.3 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 67% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 33% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 33% |
| Clean sheet | 67% | 67% |
| No goal | 33% | 33% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 0 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (1 goal). Concedes most in 46-60 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (2 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Cliftonville
Dungannon Swifts
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (NIFL Premiership).
Teams vs league
| Cliftonville | Liga | Dungannon Swifts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.33 | 2.41 | • 2.33 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 33% | 35% | ▼ 33% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 53% | ▼ 33% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 33% | 35% | ▲ 67% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 67% | 65% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 82% | ▼ 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
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
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
Recent meetings (5): Cliftonville 2 - 0 - 3 Dungannon Swifts. Average goals 2.80, both teams scored in 60% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Cliftonville vs Dungannon Swifts?
The NIFL Premiership match finished Cliftonville 0:2 Dungannon Swifts. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Cliftonville and Dungannon Swifts?
In the last 5 head-to-head matches Cliftonville won 2, Dungannon Swifts won 3 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.80 goals, with both teams scoring in 60% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Cliftonville vs Dungannon Swifts?
Cliftonville score 1.67 goals per game on average and Dungannon Swifts 1.33. The NIFL Premiership average is 2.41 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 33% of Cliftonville's matches and 33% of Dungannon Swifts's.
What form are Cliftonville and Dungannon Swifts in?
Over the last 5 games Cliftonville have a 2-0-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Dungannon Swifts 2-0-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Cliftonville vs Dungannon Swifts?
The statistical background for Cliftonville vs Dungannon Swifts — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.