Dungannon Swifts FC vs Cliftonville FC Prediction: An easy win for Cliftonville

As we approach the 19th round of the Northern Ireland Premier League, an exciting encounter is poised to take place at The Stangmore Park, showcasing a face-off between Dungannon Swifts and Cliftonville. Both teams have secured victories in their last two league games. Anticipating another successful outing for Cliftonville in this match, our prediction strongly leans towards a win for them with a minimum of two goals. We invite you to explore our meticulously crafted tips for a more in-depth understanding of the upcoming match.

Dungannon Swifts FC (10th)

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Dungannon Swifts capitalized on their recent triumph with another victory against Loughgall in their latest league encounter, securing a 1-2 win. As they gear up to face Cliftonville on Saturday, they are optimistic about achieving another positive result. However, their challenges are noticeable throughout the season, reflected in their overall league statistics, consisting of three wins, six draws, and nine losses from 18 played league games.

Cliftonville FC (3rd)

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Cliftonville continued their winning streak with a third straight league victory, delivering a commanding performance in their recent win against Crusaders, concluding with an impressive 3-0 scoreline. Rory Hale played a crucial role, securing the second goal in that encounter for Cliftonville. The team is focused on sustaining this positive momentum as they prepare to take on Dungannon Swifts on Saturday.

Cliftonville has achieved an impressive record of 12 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses out of 18 games played, accompanied by a notable total of over 36 goals scored. Ben Wilson leads the team's efforts on goals with 14 goals scored this season, he is in incredible goal-scoring form and may get a goal on Saturday against The Swifts. 

Head-To-Head Statistics

A critical look at their last 11 encounters produced 9 victories for Cliftonville and 2 victories for Dungannon Swifts. 

Expert Betting Tips

Considering the notable contrast in form highlighted earlier, a confident victory for Cliftonville in this upcoming match appears highly probable. Despite Dungannon Swifts managing two consecutive wins in their last two league games, Cliftonville's superiority, especially evident in their previous triumph in the first-leg encounter, positions them as the likely victors.

Given Cliftonville's impressive form, we anticipate them dominating this game with a win and a total exceeding 2.5 goals. Turning our attention to Cliftonville's goal-scoring prowess, we predict they will score at least 2 goals in this match, emphasizing their intent to establish dominance from the outset. Consequently, we foresee goals being scored in both halves and a first-half victory for Cliftonville.