Kerry vs Finn Harps: result 2-1 and analysis
First DivisionRegular Season - 24Kick-off on July 24, 2026 at 06:45 PM (UTC)
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What was the result of Kerry vs Finn Harps?
Kerry won 2-1 on July 24, 2026.
Goalscorers
- 10′S. McgrathKerry
- 30′C. BargaryKerry
- 36′G. PriostiFinn Harps
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Kerry have 5 wins, 6 draws and 4 defeats; Finn Harps have 3, 2 and 10.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2026 | Shelbourne(home) | 2-2 | FAI Cup |
| Jul 10, 2026 | Wexford(away) | 2-2 | First Division |
| Jul 3, 2026 | Treaty United(away) | 1-2 | First Division |
| Jun 26, 2026 | Longford Town(home) | 2-1 | First Division |
| Jun 19, 2026 | UCD(away) | 1-0 | First Division |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2026 | Bray Wanderers(home) | 0-1 | FAI Cup |
| Jul 10, 2026 | Treaty United(home) | 0-1 | First Division |
| Jul 3, 2026 | Wexford(home) | 1-0 | First Division |
| Jun 26, 2026 | Athlone Town(away) | 1-1 | First Division |
| Jun 19, 2026 | Cobh Ramblers(away) | 1-3 | First Division |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Kerry win(s), 1 draw(s), 3 Finn Harps win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 | Finn Harps 1-0 Kerry | First Division |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Kerry 1-0 Finn Harps | First Division |
| Oct 13, 2025 | Finn Harps 1-1 Kerry | First Division |
| Aug 8, 2025 | Kerry 0-1 Finn Harps | First Division |
| Apr 18, 2025 | Finn Harps 4-2 Kerry | First Division |
| Feb 14, 2025 | Kerry 2-0 Finn Harps | First Division |
How many goals should we expect?
Kerry score 1.1 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 15; Finn Harps score 0.7 and concede 1.9.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerry | 1.1 | 1.1 | 4 | 8/15 | 6/15 |
| Finn Harps | 0.7 | 1.9 | 2 | 6/15 | 8/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Kerry sit 8th in First Division (22 points from 20 matches) and Finn Harps sit 9th (18 points from 20 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Kerry | 28 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 35 | 34 | 36 |
| 8 | Kerry | 20 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 19 | 24 | 22 |
| 9 | Finn Harps | 20 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 36 | 18 |
| 10 | Finn Harps | 28 | 5 | 7 | 16 | 22 | 56 | 22 |
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy