Cliftonville FC vs Dungannon Swifts prediction & analysis
83%
Footrivo pick
Cliftonville FC or draw
Very strong pick · fair odds 1.20 · bookmaker 1.25 · Lost ✗
10/10Rating
1.25Odds
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Value bet: Cliftonville FC to win @ 1.91 – our chance 63% vs 52% implied by the price (edge +20%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultCliftonville FC to win ✗63% · @1.91
Double chanceCliftonville FC or draw ✗83% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗56% · @1.62
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓79% · fair 1.26
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗16% · fair 6.21
Cliftonville FC vs Dungannon Swifts preview and prediction
The match
Dungannon Swifts travel to Solitude in the Premiership on Saturday 29 August (15:00 WAT) to face Cliftonville FC. Cliftonville FC are 5th with 21 points from 15 games (in the top half), while Dungannon Swifts sit 7th on 18 points (in the bottom half). Only 3 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Cliftonville FC's last 5: LWWLW Most recently they lost to Linfield 0–1 away. At home they have won 3 and lost 1 of their last 4. They average 1.5 scored and 0.8 conceded.
Dungannon Swifts's last 5: WWLWD Most recently they beat Bangor 2–0 at home. On the road they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 4. They average 1.5 scored and 0.7 conceded. 4 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 3 April 2026, finished Cliftonville FC 0–0 Dungannon Swifts. Across their last 2 meetings Cliftonville FC have won 0, Dungannon Swifts 1, with 1 draw and 2.5 goals per game; both teams scored in 1 of them.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.3 goals: 1.7 for Cliftonville FC and 0.7 for Dungannon Swifts. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 41%, both teams to score at 56%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Cliftonville FC 63%, draw 20%, Dungannon Swifts 17%.
Safer route: Cliftonville FC or draw (83%) at 1.25.
Both teams to score: yes (56%) at 1.62.
Value angle: Cliftonville FC to win at 1.91 – 63% on our numbers against 52% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Cliftonville FC or draw – a 83% chance at odds of 1.25, above our fair price of 1.20, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Cliftonville FC 1–0 Dungannon Swifts. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Cliftonville FC63%fair 1.59 · @1.91
Draw20%fair 4.89 · @3.50
Dungannon Swifts17%fair 5.98 · @3.50
2.33Expected goals
1.65Cliftonville FC xG
0.68Dungannon Swifts xG
56%Both score
41%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–016%
2–013%
1–111%
0–010%
2–19%
3–07%
From our goals model: Cliftonville FC 1.7 – 0.7 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 83% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Cliftonville FC vs Dungannon Swifts?
On our numbers Cliftonville FC have a 63% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Dungannon Swifts 17%.
How many goals will there be in Cliftonville FC vs Dungannon Swifts?
We expect about 2.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 41% likely and both teams score 56% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Cliftonville FC vs Dungannon Swifts?
Our predicted score is Cliftonville FC 1–0 Dungannon Swifts, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.3 goals in total.
When is Cliftonville FC vs Dungannon Swifts?
Cliftonville FC vs Dungannon Swifts (Premiership) kicks off on Saturday 29 August 2026 at 15:00 (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.
