Crusaders vs Dungannon Swifts: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 15 August

Crusaders

D W W W D

5th place in League

2 - 0

15/08/2023 18:45

Dungannon Swifts

D L W L L

10th place in League

Northern Ireland Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Crusaders vs Dungannon Swifts on 15 August 2023 (kick-off: 18:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Crusaders vs Dungannon Swifts preview before placing your bet.

Crusaders are currently 5th with 55 points after 33 matches.
Dungannon Swifts sit 10th with 32 points from 33 matches.
Head-to-head history favors Crusaders, who have won 6 of the last 6 meetings. Dungannon Swifts have no wins, while 0 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

STANDINGS UP TO 15/08/2023

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Larne FC	80	33	24	8	1	69	17	52
02 Linfield FC	78	33	25	3	5	76	35	41
03 Cliftonville	70	33	22	4	7	73	30	43
04 Glentoran FC	56	33	16	8	9	68	37	31
05 Crusaders	55	33	16	7	10	55	36	19
06 Coleraine	41	33	11	8	14	41	57	-16
07 Loughgall FC	39	33	11	6	16	50	59	-9
08 Carrick Rangers	38	33	11	5	17	43	65	-22
09 Glenavon Lurgan	34	33	10	4	19	40	60	-20
10 Dungannon Swifts	32	33	8	8	17	52	67	-15
11 Ballymena United	19	33	5	4	24	20	63	-43
12 Newry City	17	33	4	5	24	22	83	-61

Championship Playoffs	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Larne FC	90	5	3	1	1	16	4	12
02 Linfield FC	85	5	1	4	0	6	5	1
03 Cliftonville	75	5	1	2	2	7	13	-6
04 Crusaders	64	5	3	0	2	6	7	-1
05 Glentoran FC	60	5	1	1	3	6	6	0
06 Coleraine	46	5	1	2	2	6	12	-6

Relegation Quarter	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Dungannon Swifts	15	5	5	0	0	12	2	10
02 Carrick Rangers	12	5	4	0	1	11	7	4
03 Ballymena United	9	5	3	0	2	9	7	2
04 Loughgall FC	6	5	2	0	3	10	9	1
05 Glenavon Lurgan	3	5	1	0	4	5	10	-5
06 Newry City	0	5	0	0	5	4	16	-12

Head To Head

01/04/2023 11:15

Dungannon Swifts

0 - 1

Crusaders

NIR CUP

11/02/2023 15:00

Crusaders

3 - 0

Dungannon Swifts

NIR D1

29/10/2022 14:00

Dungannon Swifts

0 - 2

Crusaders

NIR D1

13/08/2022 14:00

Crusaders

5 - 1

Dungannon Swifts

NIR D1

26/03/2022 15:00

Dungannon Swifts

2 - 4

Crusaders

NIR D1

05/03/2022 15:00

Crusaders

4 - 2

Dungannon Swifts

NIR CUP

Crusaders

100%

Draw

Dungannon Swifts

Crusaders Last 6 matches

11/08/2023 18:45

Ballymena United 1 - 2 Crusaders NIR D1

03/08/2023 17:00

Rosenborg 1 - 1 Crusaders UEFA ECL

27/07/2023 19:00

Crusaders 2 - 2 Rosenborg UEFA ECL

22/07/2023 14:00

HW Welders 1 - 2 Crusaders INT CF

20/07/2023 19:00

Crusaders 1 - 0 FC Haka UEFA ECL

15/07/2023 14:00

Crusaders 1 - 3 Glasgow Rangers Reserve INT CF

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Dungannon Swifts

12/08/2023 14:00

Dungannon Swifts 2 - 3 Linfield FC NIR D1

07/08/2023 18:45

Larne FC 4 - 4 Dungannon Swifts NIR D1

29/07/2023 14:00

Ballinamallard United 0 - 2 Dungannon Swifts INT CF

29/07/2023 13:30

Dergview FC 0 - 2 Dungannon Swifts INT CF

22/07/2023 14:00

Dungannon Swifts 4 - 0 Institute FC INT CF

18/07/2023 18:45

Dungannon Swifts 1 - 2 Portadown INT CF

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

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Played games

Crusaders

Dungannon Swifts

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.60

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.15

Scored

Avg. per game

1.85

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.65

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 20 home matches

YesNo

15 (75%)5 (25%)

In last 20 home matches

NoYes

16 (80%)4 (20%)

Crusaders

Recent matches

Dungannon Swifts

Under /Over

(90%)18 2(10%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(90%)18 2(10%)

Under /Over

(25%)5 15(75%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(35%)7 13(65%)

Under /Over

(50%)10 10(50%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(70%)14 6(30%)

/Yes

(45%)9 11(55%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(60%)12 8(40%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Crusaders

Dungannon Swifts

Shots

Crusaders

Total shots

8.80 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Dungannon Swifts

Total shots

9.42 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Crusaders Pass Dungannon Swifts

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

53%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

51%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Crusaders

Played games

Dungannon Swifts

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.30

Clean sheets

0.25

5.45

109

Corners

4.75

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

1.55

GK saves

3.15

Crusaders

DISCIPLINARY

Dungannon Swifts

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.60

1.90

0.10

0.15

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Crusaders vs Dungannon Swifts Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Crusaders vs Dungannon Swifts on 15 August 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Northern Ireland Premier League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Crusaders vs Dungannon Swifts Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Crusaders's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Dungannon Swifts's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Northern Ireland Premier League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Northern Ireland Premier League standings and the Northern Ireland Premier League form table to understand exactly where Crusaders and Dungannon Swifts sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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