Crusaders FC vs Dungannon Swifts FC Prediction: Both teams will find the net

The upcoming game between Crusaders and Dungannon Swifts promises to be an enthralling encounter. Both teams will aim for victory even though Crusaders have the historical advantage over Dungannon Swifts. With just 5 points between them in the NIFL premiership table. Crusaders is in 7th place in the league, while Dungannon Swifts is in 3rd. Both teams aim to remain consistent, especially The Crusaders after their slow start to the season. Let’s analyze both teams’ forms, key stats, and my expert opinion. 

Crusaders FC (6th)

Form in the League: LDWLL

Crusaders have struggled both home and away this season and they’ve only had a fair result in their last 5 league games with only a win in their last 5 league games. They have a win, a draw, and 3 losses in their last 5 league games. Despite their current struggles, their attacking line led by Kieran Offord who already has 10 goals to his name this season remains a threat to any opponent's defense line. 

Crusaders are currently 7th placed in the league with 9 wins, 4 draws, and 10 losses from the 23 league games played. Kieran Offord is the team's top scorer with 10 goals to the good this season for Crusaders.

Dungannon Swifts FC (3rd)

Form in the League: WLLWD

The Swifts have now suffered two defeats with two wins and a draw in their last five league games with their most recent league game against Loughgall ending in a 2-1 victory. Their overall league statistics are 11 wins, 3 draws, and 9 losses from the 23 league games played.

Head-To-Head Statistics

A critical look at their last 20 meetings produced 16 wins for Crusaders, 2 wins for Dungannon Swifts, and 2 draws. 

Expert Betting Tips

It’s always a goal-scoring affair whenever these teams meet as evidenced in their last 7 league games. It is imperative to state that there have been more than 2.5 goals in 4 of their last 5 meetings and both teams have also found the net in 4 of their last 5 league games. With the current form of The Swifts and the attacking force of the Crusaders, we should see goals from both teams. 

Crusaders have always gotten the better of the Swifts but I strongly believe we could see a different dynamic to this game as the Swifts are in great shape. A win or draw for The Swifts remains a good choice. Please see some of their head-to-head stats below;

• More than 2.5 goals in 4 of their last 5 league games
• Both teams have found the net in 4 of their last 5 league games