Dungannon Swifts vs Crusaders Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – October 21

Dungannon Swifts

D L W L L

10th place in League

1 - 4

21/10/2023 14:00

Crusaders

D W W W D

5th place in League

Northern Ireland Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Dungannon Swifts vs Crusaders on October 21, 2023 (kick-off: 14:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Dungannon Swifts vs Crusaders preview before placing for you.

Dungannon Swifts are currently 10th with 32 points after 33 matches.
Crusaders sit 5th with 55 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 21/10/2023

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

15/08/2023 18:45

Crusaders

2 - 0

Dungannon Swifts

NIR D1

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

Dungannon Swifts

Draw

Crusaders

100%

Dungannon Swifts Last 6 matches

13/10/2023 18:45

Dungannon Swifts 0 - 0 Larne FC NIR D1

07/10/2023 14:00

Cliftonville 5 - 0 Dungannon Swifts NIR D1

03/10/2023 18:45

Dungannon Swifts 3 - 1 Newington NIR LC

30/09/2023 14:00

Dungannon Swifts 0 - 1 Ballymena United NIR D1

22/09/2023 18:45

Newry City 2 - 2 Dungannon Swifts NIR D1

16/09/2023 14:00

Glentoran FC 0 - 0 Dungannon Swifts NIR D1

Win

17%

Draw

50%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Crusaders

13/10/2023 18:45

Crusaders 1 - 0 Ballymena United NIR D1

06/10/2023 18:45

Larne FC 1 - 1 Crusaders NIR D1

03/10/2023 18:45

Warrenpoint Town 0 - 5 Crusaders NIR LC

30/09/2023 14:00

Coleraine 0 - 4 Crusaders NIR D1

26/09/2023 18:45

Linfield FC 2 - 0 Crusaders NIR D1

23/09/2023 14:00

Crusaders 2 - 0 Glenavon Lurgan NIR D1

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Northern Ireland Premi...

Played games

Dungannon Swifts

Crusaders

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.85

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.65

Scored

Avg. per game

1.60

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.15

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 20 home matches

YesNo

16 (80%)4 (20%)

In last 20 home matches

NoYes

15 (75%)5 (25%)

Dungannon Swifts

Recent matches

Crusaders

Under /Over

(90%)18 2(10%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(90%)18 2(10%)

Under /Over

(35%)7 13(65%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(25%)5 15(75%)

Under /Over

(70%)14 6(30%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(50%)10 10(50%)

/Yes

(60%)12 8(40%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(45%)9 11(55%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Dungannon Swifts

Crusaders

Shots

Dungannon Swifts

Total shots

9.42 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Crusaders

Total shots

8.80 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Dungannon Swifts Pass Crusaders

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

51%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

53%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Dungannon Swifts

Played games

Crusaders

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.25

Clean sheets

0.30

4.75

Corners

109

5.45

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

3.15

GK saves

1.55

Dungannon Swifts

DISCIPLINARY

Crusaders

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.90

2.60

0.15

0.10

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Dungannon Swifts vs Crusaders Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Dungannon Swifts vs Crusaders on 21 October 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.

Dungannon Swifts vs Crusaders Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Dungannon Swifts's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Crusaders'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 Dungannon Swifts and Crusaders sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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