Cliftonville FC vs Dungannon Swifts prediction & analysis
79%
Footrivo pick
Cliftonville FC or draw
Very strong pick · fair odds 1.27 · bookmaker 1.25 · Won ✓
9/10Rating
1.25Odds
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Value bet: Cliftonville FC to win @ 1.90 – our chance 57% vs 53% implied by the price (edge +8%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultCliftonville FC to win ✗57% · @1.90
Double chanceCliftonville FC or draw ✓79% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗60% · @1.73
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✗77% · @1.25
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗10% · fair 9.73
Cliftonville FC vs Dungannon Swifts preview and prediction
The match
Dungannon Swifts travel to Solitude in the Irish Cup on Friday 3 April (19:45 WAT) to face Cliftonville FC.
Form guide
Cliftonville FC's last 5: LWWWL Most recently they lost to Glentoran 0–3 away. At home they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.7 scored and 1.5 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Dungannon Swifts's last 3: LLW Most recently they lost to Larne 1–2 away. They average 1.7 scored and 2.7 conceded.
Cliftonville FC arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.0 points a game against 1.0.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 13 February 2026, finished Dungannon Swifts 3–2 Cliftonville FC.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.9 goals: 1.9 for Cliftonville FC and 1.0 for Dungannon Swifts. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 54%, both teams to score at 60%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Cliftonville FC 57%, draw 22%, Dungannon Swifts 21%.
Safer route: Cliftonville FC or draw (79%) at 1.25.
Both teams to score: yes (60%) at 1.73.
Value angle: Cliftonville FC to win at 1.90 – 57% on our numbers against 53% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Cliftonville FC or draw – a 79% chance at odds of 1.25. Predicted score: Cliftonville FC 1–1 Dungannon Swifts. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Cliftonville FC57%fair 1.77 · @1.90
Draw22%fair 4.54 · @3.60
Dungannon Swifts21%fair 4.69 · @3.40
2.89Expected goals
1.85Cliftonville FC xG
1.04Dungannon Swifts xG
60%Both score
54%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–111%
1–010%
2–110%
2–010%
3–16%
3–06%
From our goals model: Cliftonville FC 1.9 – 1.0 Dungannon Swifts expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Cliftonville FC vs Dungannon Swifts?
Our pick is Cliftonville FC or draw with a 79% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Cliftonville FC vs Dungannon Swifts?
On our numbers Cliftonville FC have a 57% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Dungannon Swifts 21%.
How many goals will there be in Cliftonville FC vs Dungannon Swifts?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 54% likely and both teams score 60% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Cliftonville FC vs Dungannon Swifts?
Our predicted score is Cliftonville FC 1–1 Dungannon Swifts, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Cliftonville FC vs Dungannon Swifts?
Cliftonville FC vs Dungannon Swifts (Irish Cup) kicks off on Friday 3 April 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at Solitude.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
Irish Cup · Northern-Ireland · Solitude
