Cliftonville and Dungannon Swifts face each other on Saturday 04.18.2026, at 15:00 (UK Time), in a NIFL Premiership 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Cliftonville's home ground, the Solitude.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Cliftonville and Dungannon Swifts, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Cliftonville vs Dungannon Swifts
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Cliftonville Win
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Cliftonville preview
Cliftonville heads into the match with the following record in the NIFL Premiership: in 36 matches, Cliftonville secured 13 victories, 8 draws, and 15 losses, maintaining an average of 1.31 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Cliftonville's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 13 victories so far.
Cliftonville has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 56 goals, of which 52 were scored in the NIFL Premiership, resulting in an average of 1.44 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Joe Gormley, who has found the back of the net 8 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Rory Hale has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, Cliftonville has conceded 58 goals in the NIFL Premiership (an average of 1.61 per game) and 63 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.66 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Dungannon Swifts preview
Dungannon Swifts comes into the game with 36 matches played so far in the NIFL Premiership. They have secured 15 victories, 1 draws, and 20 losses, maintaining an average of 1.28 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 16 wins, 1 draws, and 21 losses.
Dungannon Swifts's attack has been highly effective, scoring 43 goals during this period. Of that total, 42 were netted in the NIFL Premiership, with an average of 1.17 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.13.
Dungannon Swifts's offensive system is led by Sean McAllister, the team's top scorer this season. The english midfielder has found the back of the net 7 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Danny Wallace. The defender has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 68 goals with an average of 1.89 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 71 goals in 38 matches, averaging 1.87 per match.
Head to head: Cliftonville vs Dungannon Swifts
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Cliftonville
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L L D L |
0.2 |
| Home | L D W L W |
1.4 |
| Away | L L L L W |
0.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 36% | 44% | 28% |
| Goals | 3.06 | 3.22 | 2.89 |
| Scored | 1.44 | 1.72 | 1.17 |
| Conceded | 1.61 | 1.5 | 1.72 |
| Both Teams to Score | 58% | 61% | 56% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 28% | 22% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 22% | 28% |
| 1st to Score | 53% | 50% | 56% |
|
xG
|
1.42 | 1.55 | 1.31 |
|
xGA
|
1.49 | 1.44 | 1.53 |
Dungannon Swifts
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L L L L |
0 |
| Home | L L L W L |
0.6 |
| Away | L L L L L |
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 42% | 53% | 29% |
| Goals | 3.06 | 3.05 | 3.06 |
| Scored | 1.17 | 1.47 | 0.82 |
| Conceded | 1.89 | 1.58 | 2.24 |
| Both Teams to Score | 42% | 53% | 29% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 26% | 24% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 21% | 47% |
| 1st to Score | 53% | 58% | 41% |
|
xG
|
1.45 | 1.65 | 1.23 |
|
xGA
|
1.38 | 1.41 | 1.36 |
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