Our Shamrock Rovers vs Longford Town Prediction: 3-1
Shamrock Rovers vs Longford Town in the Republic of Ireland FAI Cup is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 16, 2025. We’re backing a 3-1 home win, but for those looking at alternative bets, over 2.5 goals is worth considering based on both teams' attacking stats.
This Shamrock Rovers vs Longford Town 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 – Shamrock Rovers vs Ballymena Utd
Shamrock Rovers must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 1-0 Europe Friendlies victory over Ballymena Utd in their last outing. In that match, Shamrock Rovers recorded 73% possession, firing 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Shamrock Rovers | 73% | 0 (6) | - | 75 |
 Ballymena Utd | 27% | 0 (1) | - | 23 |
Longford Town's Last Match – Longford Town vs Bray Wanderers
Longford Town will be eager to respond after suffering a 1-2 Republic of Ireland First Division defeat at the hands of Bray Wanderers on July 26.
Shamrock Rovers vs Longford Town Stats
Key Stats
| Shamrock Rovers | Longford Town | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.22 | Attacking Strength | 0.88 |
| 0.47 | Defence Strength | 1.43 |
| 2.5 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 8/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 2.2 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Shamrock Rovers are averaging 2.2 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Longford Town average 1.6 scored and 1.8 conceded per game.