Bohemians vs Longford Prediction 16 August 2026
🔊 In the FAI Cup round of 16, Bohemians will host Longford Town at Dalymount Park. The gap in class between the two sides is noticeable: the hosts compete in the Premier Division and sit third, while Longford are fourth in the First Division. That said, the visitors come into this cup match in good spirits: in the previous round they thrashed Baldoyle United 8-0 and comfortably booked their place in the last 16.
Head-to-Head
📊 Statistical preview based on official meetings between Bohemians Dublin and Longford Town:
- 10 matches played;
- home wins - 7, away wins - 1, draws - 2;
- goals scored - 22 vs 10;
- average 1st half total - 1.4, 2nd half - 1.8;
- average match total - 3.2.
Head-to-head statistics Bohemians - Longford
Bohemians Dublin Team Overview
Bohemians are heading into this cup match after a tough European run. On Thursday, Alan Reynolds' side lost 2-3 to Midtjylland in the second leg of the third qualifying round of the Conference League and were eliminated from the competition with an aggregate score of 2-5. Even after the defeat, the manager praised the character of his team: the Dubliners did not give up after conceding two goals and managed to pull it back twice.
Bohemians now need to switch quickly to domestic competition. In the league, the team sit third with 44 points after 27 rounds and remain well placed in the race for the top of the table. However, their results immediately before this cup match have not been ideal: on 9 August Bohemians lost to Waterford 1-3, and the round before that they drew 1-1 with Galway.
The hosts' main advantage is the difference in the level of opponents the team regularly comes up against. Bohemians consistently play against the strongest clubs in Ireland and have considerably more experience of matches at this level. On top of that, at Dalymount Park the Dubliners should enjoy territorial advantage and will look to settle the tie from the opening minutes.
Match Results: Bohemians Dublin
Longford Town Team Overview
Longford are having a solid season in the First Division. After 27 rounds the team have 37 points and sit fourth, keeping a real chance of making the promotion play-offs. Their goal difference is almost level - 35:34 - which reflects a fairly balanced side that lacks a significant margin for error.
In recent weeks Longford have been inconsistent. After beating Finn Harps 5-0, they lost to Athlone Town 1-2. Before that came a win over Treaty United (1-0) and a defeat to Wexford (1-2). So the visitors are capable of putting in a very strong individual performance, but consistency over a run of games has so far eluded them.
That said, Longford should not be underestimated. In the previous round of the FAI Cup they thrashed Baldoyle United 8-0, settling the tie well before half-time. The level of opposition will be entirely different now, but such a heavy win has surely given the visitors confidence ahead of the trip to Dublin. On top of that, Longford already played Bohemians in a friendly in January and lost by just 1-2.
Match Results: Longford Town
Total Prediction
Head-to-head matches (average total):
- for the home side - 2.2, for the away side - 1;
- in head-to-head matches - 3.2;
- both teams scored: all time - 8 times; at the home team's ground - 5 times.
- Longford Town have scored in 12 matches in a row.
- Longford Town have scored away in 8 matches in a row.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-head matches:
- played - 10;
- both teams scored overall - 8 times;
- at the home team's ground - 5 times.
- Bohemians Dublin have scored and conceded in 6 of the last 7 head-to-head meetings between these sides.
- Bohemians Dublin have scored and conceded at home in 5 consecutive head-to-head matches between these sides.
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-head matches:
- played - 10;
- home wins - 7, away wins - 1, draws - 2.
- Bohemians Dublin have gone unbeaten in 9 consecutive head-to-head matches between these two sides.
⭐ Editor's Pick
Despite a packed schedule and a recent European match, Bohemians look like the clear favourites here. The difference in class, home advantage and a higher match tempo should work in favour of Reynolds's side. Longford are capable of putting up a fight, especially if the hosts need to manage their energy after the trip to Denmark, but holding off the pressure for 90 minutes will be difficult. The best option is Bohemians to win with a handicap (-1.5). Correct score prediction: 3:1.
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