Wexford vs Longford Town: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Friday 8 May the First Division brings Wexford against Longford Town at Ferrycarrig Park. Kick-off: 19:45 WAT. In the table, Wexford are 8th, in the drop zone, on 42 points after 36 matches; Longford Town are 5th (upper half) with 52.
Current form
Wexford, last 5: LWWLW Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to Treaty United, away. In their own stadium the record reads 3 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 0.5 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 4 clean sheets in that run.
Longford Town, last 5: DLDLD Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Athlone Town, at home. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 3 lost from 5. Scoring is the worry: just 0.3 goals a game.
Momentum favours Wexford, collecting 1.7 points per game to 0.5 for Longford Town.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Wexford 1.4 xG, Longford Town 1.2 xG – a total near 2.6. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 48%, GG 54%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to stay under 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Wexford 49%, draw 24%, Longford Town 27%.
GG/NG: GG (54%) at 1.83.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (74%, odds 1.28). Most likely score in line with that pick: Wexford 1–1 Longford Town. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Wexford49%fair 2.06 · @1.88
Draw24%fair 4.09 · @3.45
Longford Town27%fair 3.71 · @4.00
2.59Expected goals
1.40Wexford xG
1.19Longford Town xG
54%Both score
48%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–113%
1–011%
0–19%
2–19%
0–08%
1–27%
From our goals model: Wexford 1.4 – 1.2 Longford Town expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Wexford to win✗
49%
2.06
1.88
Double chance
Either team to win✓
76%
1.32
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
54%
1.86
1.83
Draw no bet
Wexford (draw no bet)✗
64%
1.55
–
Asian handicap
Longford Town +1 (Asian handicap)✓
75%
1.34
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
72%
1.39
1.33
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
52%
1.91
1.80
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
74%
1.36
1.28
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
87%
1.15
1.09
First team to score
Wexford to score first✗
50%
2.00
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
43%
2.32
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Wexford / FT Wexford✗
24%
4.09
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
11.43
–
Recent results
Wexford – last 6
LWWLWD
4 May
@ Treaty United
0–1
L
1 May
vs Finn Harps
2–0
W
24 Apr
vs Cobh Ramblers
2–0
W
17 Apr
@ Cork City
1–2
L
10 Apr
vs Athlone Town
1–0
W
6 Apr
@ UCD
0–0
D
1.0Scored / game
0.5Conceded / game
17%Both scored
17%Over 2.5
Longford Town – last 6
DLDLDL
4 May
vs Athlone Town
1–1
D
1 May
@ UCD
0–2
L
17 Apr
@ Cobh Ramblers
0–0
D
6 Apr
@ Athlone Town
0–2
L
3 Apr
@ Treaty United
0–0
D
13 Mar
@ Cork City
1–2
L
0.3Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
33%Both scored
17%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Wexford and Longford Town.
What is the prediction for Wexford vs Longford Town?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win Wexford vs Longford Town?
On our numbers Wexford have a 49% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Longford Town 27%.
How many goals will there be in Wexford vs Longford Town?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 48% likely and both teams score 54% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Wexford vs Longford Town?
Our predicted score is Wexford 1–1 Longford Town, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Wexford vs Longford Town?
Wexford vs Longford Town (First Division) kicks off on Friday 8 May 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at Ferrycarrig Park.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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