Derry City U20 - Longford Town U20 prediction 25 April 2026

Our Derry City U20 vs Longford Town U20 prediction for the Republic of Ireland U20 League match on April 25, 2026, at 13:00 UTC points to a home win. Based on recent form and head-to-head record, Derry City U20 has a 55% probability of winning, with the draw at 25% and Longford Town U20 at 20%.

Team Form

Derry City U20 come into this fixture with a poor recent run: L, D, L, L, D in their last five matches. They lost 3-2 at home to Sligo Rovers U20, drew 1-1 with Dundalk U20, lost 4-3 away to Klub Kildare FC U20, lost 1-0 at Bohemians Dublin U20, and drew 3-3 at Finn Harps U20. They have not won in five outings, conceding 12 goals in that span.

Longford Town U20 have mixed form: L, W, W, L, L. They suffered a heavy 5-1 defeat at Dundalk U20, but before that beat Klub Kildare FC U20 1-0 at home and thrashed Mayo FC U20 5-2. Earlier losses include a 7-0 hammering at Dundalk U20 and a 4-1 defeat at Derry City U20 in the reverse fixture. Their away form is a concern, with two big defeats in their last three road games.

Head-to-Head Record

These sides have met twice in the U20 League, both won by Derry City U20. The most recent clash was on April 25, 2026, at this venue, where Derry City U20 triumphed 4-1. The earlier meeting on August 23, 2025, ended 3-2 to Derry City U20. The head-to-head record stands at 2 wins for Derry City U20, 0 draws, and 0 wins for Longford Town U20, with an aggregate score of 7-3.

Win Probability: Derry City U20 or Longford Town U20?

We calculate the chances as follows: Derry City U20 win – 55%, draw – 25%, Longford Town U20 win – 20%. This is based on the head-to-head dominance (2 wins from 2), home advantage, and the fact that Longford Town U20 have lost three of their last five away matches heavily. Although Derry City U20 are winless in five, their H2H record and home status tip the balance. Longford Town U20’s two recent wins came at home, and their away defeats suggest they will struggle here.

Odds & Match Prediction

No bookmaker odds are available for this fixture at the time of writing. However, based on the stats, Derry City U20 are the clear favourites. The most likely outcome is a home win, possibly with over 2.5 goals given the 4-1 and 3-2 scorelines in previous meetings. Our Derry City U20 vs Longford Town U20 prediction is a home victory, with a correct score tip of 3-1.