Crusaders FC vs Dungannon Swifts: prediction and stats
PremiershipRegular Season - 7Kick-off on September 15, 2026 at 06:45 PM (UTC)Seaview, Belfast
The Footlab model makes Crusaders FC the favourite at 38%, against 25% for a draw and 37% for Dungannon Swifts. The most likely score is 1-1.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Crusaders FC vs Dungannon Swifts?
A very open match: only 83 Elo points separate Crusaders FC (1,458) and Dungannon Swifts (1,541).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Crusaders FC have 10 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats; Dungannon Swifts have 10, 2 and 3.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | Portadown(home) | 3-2 | Premiership |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Ballymena United(home) | 2-1 | Premiership |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Cliftonville FC(away) | 1-2 | Premiership |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Dundela(home) | 2-0 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Newington Youth(home) | 1-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | Bangor(home) | 2-0 | Premiership |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Portadown(away) | 1-0 | Premiership |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Coleraine FC(home) | 1-3 | Premiership |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Moyola Park(away) | 3-0 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 25, 2026 | H&W Welders(away) | 1-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 3 Crusaders FC win(s), 0 draw(s), 3 Dungannon Swifts win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 3, 2026 | Crusaders FC 2-0 Dungannon Swifts | Premiership |
| Nov 1, 2025 | Dungannon Swifts 2-0 Crusaders FC | Premiership |
| Sep 13, 2025 | Dungannon Swifts 0-3 Crusaders FC | Premiership |
| Apr 26, 2025 | Dungannon Swifts 1-0 Crusaders FC | Premiership |
| Jan 11, 2025 | Crusaders FC 1-5 Dungannon Swifts | Premiership |
| Dec 3, 2024 | Crusaders FC 4-2 Dungannon Swifts | League Cup |
Last archived meeting: Crusaders FC vs Dungannon Swifts on Jan 3, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Crusaders FC score 1.9 and concede 1.0 goals per match over their last 15; Dungannon Swifts score 2.1 and concede 1.1. The model gives a 59% probability of over 2.5 goals and 62% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crusaders FC | 1.9 | 1.0 | 6 | 9/15 | 9/15 |
| Dungannon Swifts | 2.1 | 1.1 | 6 | 9/15 | 11/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Crusaders FC sit 4th in Premiership (6 points from 3 matches) and Dungannon Swifts sit 5th (6 points from 3 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Crusaders FC | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 6 |
| 5 | Dungannon Swifts | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 6 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Crusaders FC vs Dungannon Swifts?
- The Footlab model makes Crusaders FC the favourite at 38%, against 25% for a draw and 37% for Dungannon Swifts.
- Where and when is Crusaders FC vs Dungannon Swifts played?
- Crusaders FC vs Dungannon Swifts is played on September 15, 2026 at 06:45 PM (UTC) at Seaview, in the Premiership.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 59% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.