Expert Overview
The upcoming match between Kerry FC and Longford Town on 2025-08-22 at 18:45 promises to be an intriguing encounter, with several betting predictions offering insights into potential match dynamics. Both teams have shown competitive spirit in their previous fixtures, making this match an unpredictable affair. The average total goals of 3.71 suggest a high-scoring game, yet the prediction for both teams not to score in the first half stands at 87.70, indicating possible early defensive strategies. The likelihood of over 0.5 goals at halftime is relatively lower at 82.70, suggesting cautious play in the initial stages.
Kerry FC
Longford Town
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Predictions:
| Market | Prediction | Odd | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Both Teams Not To Score In 1st Half | 87.00% | (1-0) 0-0 1H 1.17 | |
| Over 0.5 Goals HT | 85.10% | (1-0) 0-0 1H 1.40 | |
| Both Teams Not To Score In 2nd Half | 81.80% | (1-0) 1-0 2H 1.30 | |
| Over 1.5 Goals | 73.10% | (1-0) 1.30 | |
| Away Team Not To Score In 2nd Half | 68.50% | (1-0) | |
| Home Team Not To Score In 2nd Half | 64.10% | (1-0) | |
| Both Teams Not to Score | 60.10% | (1-0) 2.00 | |
| Away Team Not To Score In 1st Half | 64.10% | (1-0) | |
| First Goal Between Minute 0-29 | 62.50% | (1-0) | |
| Under 2.5 Goals | 55.60% | (1-0) 1.78 | |
| Home Team To Win | 52.60% | (1-0) 2.10 | |
| Avg. Total Goals | 3.21% | (1-0) | |
| Avg. Conceded Goals | 2.63% | (1-0) | |
| Avg. Goals Scored | 2.28% | (1-0) | |
| Red Cards | 0.14% | (1-0) |
As the match progresses into the second half, the odds for both teams not to score drop to 83.50, hinting at a potential increase in attacking plays as the game unfolds. The prediction for over 1.5 goals at 75.60 aligns with the overall high-scoring expectation. Defensive strategies seem prominent, with odds for both teams not scoring at 63.00 and specific predictions for each team not scoring in either half being significant.
Betting Predictions
- Both Teams Not To Score In 1st Half: 87.70
- Over 0.5 Goals HT: 82.70
- Both Teams Not To Score In 2nd Half: 83.50
- Over 1.5 Goals: 75.60
- Away Team Not To Score In 2nd Half: 66.60
- Home Team Not To Score In 2nd Half: 61.50
- Both Teams To Score: (Inferred from ‘Both Teams Not to Score’ odds) – likely higher than 63.00
- Away Team Not To Score In 1st Half: 61.30
- First Goal Between Minute 0-29: 63.40
- Under 2.5 Goals: 52.70
- Home Team To Win: 54.50
Predictions and Insights
The odds for the home team to win stand at a moderate 54.50, indicating balanced competition but slight favor towards Kerry FC due to home advantage and higher average goals scored (1.78). The away team’s defensive resilience is suggested by their average conceded goals (2.33), which might affect their ability to score, especially in the second half where they have a notable chance of not scoring (66.60).
The expected number of red cards is relatively low at 1.44, suggesting disciplined play from both sides despite competitive nature of the match. The early goal prediction (First Goal Between Minute 0-29) at 63.40 suggests a cautious approach from both teams initially, possibly leading to a more open game as fatigue sets in.
In summary, while both teams are likely to exhibit strong defensive tactics initially, the high average total goals indicate a shift towards aggressive play as the match progresses into the second half.