Longford Town vs Bray Wanderers prediction & analysis
78%
Footrivo pick
Over 1.5 goals
Very strong pick · fair odds 1.28 · bookmaker 1.22 · Won ✓
9/10Rating
1.22Odds
1
Value bet: Longford Town to win @ 3.05 – our chance 35% vs 33% implied by the price (edge +6%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Quick tips for this match
ResultBray Wanderers to win ✗42% · @2.20
Double chanceEither team to win ✓77% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓64% · @1.53
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓78% · @1.22
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗9% · fair 11.29
Longford Town vs Bray Wanderers preview and prediction
The match
The First Division sees Longford Town take on Bray Wanderers on Saturday 22 August, kicking off at 19:30 (WAT) at Bishopsgate. Longford Town are 5th with 52 points from 36 games (in the top half), while Bray Wanderers sit 3rd on 54 points (in the top four). Only 2 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Longford Town's last 5: LLWWL Most recently they lost to Bohemians 0–4 away. They are scoring freely – 2.7 goals a game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Bray Wanderers's last 5: DWLLW Most recently they drew with Galway United 1–1 away. On the road they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 4. They average 1.7 scored and 1.3 conceded.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 19 June 2026, finished Bray Wanderers 5–2 Longford Town. Across their last 2 meetings Longford Town have won 0, Bray Wanderers 1, with 1 draw and 4.5 goals per game; both teams scored in 2 of them.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.9 goals: 1.4 for Longford Town and 1.5 for Bray Wanderers. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 56% and both teams to score at 64%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Longford Town 35%, draw 23%, Bray Wanderers 42%.
Both teams to score: yes (64%) at 1.53.
Value angle: Longford Town to win at 3.05 – 35% on our numbers against 33% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 78% chance at odds of 1.22. Predicted score: Longford Town 1–1 Bray Wanderers. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Longford Town35%fair 2.87 · @3.05
Draw23%fair 4.38 · @3.45
Bray Wanderers42%fair 2.36 · @2.20
2.93Expected goals
1.38Longford Town xG
1.55Bray Wanderers xG
64%Both score
56%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–111%
1–29%
0–18%
2–18%
1–07%
0–26%
From our goals model: Longford Town 1.4 – 1.5 Bray Wanderers expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Longford Town vs Bray Wanderers?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 78% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Longford Town vs Bray Wanderers?
On our numbers Longford Town have a 35% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Bray Wanderers 42%.
How many goals will there be in Longford Town vs Bray Wanderers?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 56% likely and both teams score 64% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Longford Town vs Bray Wanderers?
Our predicted score is Longford Town 1–1 Bray Wanderers, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Longford Town vs Bray Wanderers?
Longford Town vs Bray Wanderers (First Division) kicks off on Saturday 22 August 2026 at 19:30 (West Africa Time) at Bishopsgate.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
