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 18:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday August 17, 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 KF Ballkani
Shamrock Rovers must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 4-0 UEFA Conference League Qualifying victory over KF Ballkani in their last outing. In that match, Shamrock Rovers recorded 50% possession, firing 9 shots at goal, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Shamrock Rovers | 50% | 9 (6) | - | 64 |
 KF Ballkani | 50% | 6 (1) | - | 35 |
Longford Town's Last Match – Longford Town vs Treaty United FC
Longford Town will hope to extend their good run following a 2-0 Republic of Ireland First Division win against Treaty United FC on August 9. In that match, Longford Town saw 42% of the ball and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Longford Town | 42% | 0 (3) | - | 53 |
Treaty United FC | 58% | 0 (6) | - | 93 |
Shamrock Rovers vs Longford Town Stats
Key Stats
| Shamrock Rovers | Longford Town | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.22 | Attacking Strength | 0.88 |
| 0.47 | Defence Strength | 1.43 |
| 2.1 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 7/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Shamrock Rovers are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 0.4 conceded per match, while Longford Town average 1.8 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.