Our Shamrock Rovers vs Kerry FC Prediction: 0-1
Shamrock Rovers vs Kerry FC in the Republic of Ireland FAI Cup is scheduled for an 17:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday October 5, 2025. Our forecast favors a 0-1 away victory for Kerry FC, with a single goal likely to decide this tense encounter against Shamrock Rovers.
This Shamrock Rovers vs Kerry FC prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Shamrock Rovers's Last Match – Sparta Prague vs Shamrock Rovers
Shamrock Rovers will be eager to respond after suffering a 1-4 UEFA Conference League defeat at the hands of Sparta Prague on October 2. In that match, Shamrock Rovers controlled 25% of possession and managed 2 shots on goal, with 2 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sparta Prague | 75% | 13 (8) | 3.44 | 50 |
 Shamrock Rovers | 25% | 2 (2) | 0.07 | 9 |
Kerry FC's Last Match – Kerry FC vs Treaty United FC
Determined to get back to winning ways, Kerry FC must win after their 1-1 Republic of Ireland First Division draw against Treaty United FC on September 26.
Shamrock Rovers vs Kerry FC Stats
Key Stats
| Shamrock Rovers | Kerry FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.21 | Attacking Strength | 1.33 |
| 0.5 | Defence Strength | 0 |
| 2.1 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Shamrock Rovers are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Kerry FC average 1.4 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.