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
Key match information
Dungannon Swifts played Cliftonville in NIFL Premiership (Northern Ireland). The match was played on 13 February 2026. Final score: 3:2.
Current form
Dungannon Swifts: 1-0-4, 0.60 points/match. Cliftonville: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Dungannon Swifts scores 1.19 and concedes 1.74 goals per match. Cliftonville scores 1.46 and concedes 1.38. League average: 2.84 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Dungannon Swifts 33%, Cliftonville 67%. Over 2.5: Dungannon Swifts 48%, Cliftonville 58%. League level: BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 54%.
xG, shots and style
Dungannon Swifts has higher xG: 1.52 vs 1.46. Dungannon Swifts: 11.4 shots per match, Cliftonville: 12.0.
Match halves
Dungannon Swifts: half-time lead 26%, second-half goals 0.48. Cliftonville: half-time lead 29%, second-half goals 0.88.
Goals by minute
Dungannon Swifts: 16-30 (7 goals). Cliftonville: 76-90+ (9 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
NIFL Premiership: 2.84 goals per match, BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 54%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-1. Average goals 2.50, BTTS 50%.
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.
View the statistical overviewHalf-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
| 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Cliftonville is 67% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / match - Dungannon Swifts · 1 pts / match - 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 match.
1.19 goals / match - Dungannon Swifts · 1.46 goals / match - Cliftonville
Cliftonville is 26% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.74 goals / match - Dungannon Swifts · 1.38 goals / match - Cliftonville
Dungannon Swifts scores in 67% of matches (18 of 27 matches), while Cliftonville keeps a clean sheet in 25% (6 of 24 matches).
Cliftonville scores in 79% of matches (19 of 24 matches), while Dungannon Swifts keeps a clean sheet in 33% (9 of 27 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 - Dungannon Swifts
Over / Under - Cliftonville
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 5% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.15 pts / match - Dungannon Swifts · 1.21 pts / match - Cliftonville
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Dungannon Swifts - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 26% of matches and wins 48%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Cliftonville - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 29% of matches and wins 38%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.20 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Dungannon Swifts
Cliftonville
* 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
| Dungannon Swifts | Liga | Cliftonville | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 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
Recent meetings (2): Dungannon Swifts 1 - 0 - 1 Cliftonville. Average goals 2.50, both teams scored in 50% matches.
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.