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Sept. 5, 2026 2 weeks from now VS

Match Analysis

Longford Town Kerry
Longford Town L W W L W W
Kerry D L W W W D
STRENGTH
EXPECTED GOALS
HEAD TO HEAD
WINS THE GAME
What do these metrics mean?
Strength
Recent form points from the last several matches. Higher means a better recent run of results.
Shot Conversion
Goals scored divided by total shots taken (rolling window of past matches). Measures finishing efficiency — only available when historical shot data exists.
Shots on Target
Proportion of shots that were on target. Reflects shot accuracy and discipline — only available when historical shot data exists.
Possession
Average ball possession percentage over recent matches. Indicates territorial dominance — only available when historical stats exist.
Save Rate
Goalkeeper saves divided by shots faced. Higher means the keeper is denying more chances — only available when historical stats exist.
Attacking Potential
Composite index from goals, expected goals and shots (weighted). Only available when full shot stats are tracked for a team.
Defensive Potential
Composite index from goals conceded, saves and blocked shots (weighted). Only available when full shot stats are tracked.
Expected Goals
Poisson-estimated goals each team is likely to score, derived from season attack/defence averages and opponent strength.
Head to Head
Historical win share across all previous meetings between these two teams (home wins | draws | away wins).
Wins the Game
Machine learning win probability — the model's confidence that each team wins this match outright.

Head to Head History

Home Team Away Team Score Date
Kerry Longford Town 2 - 1 June 26, 2026
Longford Town Kerry 1 - 0 April 25, 2026
Kerry Longford Town 1 - 1 February 27, 2026
Kerry Longford Town 1 - 0 August 22, 2025
Longford Town Kerry 3 - 1 July 12, 2025
Kerry Longford Town 2 - 0 May 30, 2025

Longford Town Form (Last 6 Matches)

Date Venue Opponent Score Result
Aug 7, 26 Away Athlone Town 2 - 1 Loss
Aug 3, 26 Home Finn Harps 5 - 0 Win
Jul 31, 26 Away Treaty United 0 - 1 Win
Jul 25, 26 Home Wexford 1 - 2 Loss
Jul 10, 26 Away Cork City 3 - 4 Win
Jul 4, 26 Home UCD 2 - 1 Win

Kerry Form (Last 6 Matches)

Date Venue Opponent Score Result
Aug 21, 26 Home UCD 1 - 1 Draw
Aug 7, 26 Away Cork City 3 - 1 Loss
Aug 3, 26 Home Cobh Ramblers 3 - 0 Win
Jul 31, 26 Away Bray Wanderers 0 - 4 Win
Jul 24, 26 Home Finn Harps 2 - 1 Win
Jul 10, 26 Away Wexford 2 - 2 Draw

First Division Table

Pos Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts
4 Longford Town 27 10 7 10 35 34 +1 37
6 Kerry 27 9 8 10 34 33 +1 35

Predictions

Both Teams To Score - Yes
This prediction indicates that there is a 53.48% likelihood that both Longford Town and Kerry will score at least one goal each during the course of the match.
Longford Town or Kerry to win
This prediction indicates that Longford Town has a 41.22% likelihood to win the match. The likelihood for the match to end as a draw is 25.22 %
Over 1.5 goals
This prediction indicates that there is a 52.76% likelihood that by the end of the football match, there will be two or more goals scored.
Over 2.5 goals
This prediction indicates that there is a 52.44% likelihood that by the end of the football match, there will be three or more goals scored.

Most Likely Scorelines

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