Match Prediction
Match Prediction
Ireland
UCD
€50.00Th.
Finn Harps
€50.00Th.
Preview
As the sun dips behind the leafy backdrop of Belfield, the UCD Bowl readies itself for another Friday under the lights—this time, hosting a First Division encounter that’s quietly brimming with intrigue. The UCD vs Finn Harps prediction is more than a simple numbers game; it’s a test of home advantage, tactical patience, and the subtle art of defying expectations. For punters and football romantics alike, this fixture on July 11, 2025, promises much more than meets the eye.
There’s a certain poetry to summer football in Dublin—a gentle breeze, the buzz of anticipation, and the knowledge that every point counts in the First Division’s tight race. Bookmakers have tipped UCD as favourites, pricing the home win at 1.7, with a draw at 3.68 and Finn Harps as outsiders at 4.33. But if recent weeks have taught us anything, it’s that odds only tell part of the story.
Consider the recent head-to-head: on March 7, these sides played out a 1-1 draw, with UCD at 1.85 and Finn Harps at 4.0. That match was a microcosm of the league’s character—tense, tactical, and with little separating the two. In fact, both teams scored in just 45.3% of league matches, a stat that whispers of another tight affair. This is where the UCD vs Finn Harps prediction gets interesting: while 65.5% of league games clear 1.5 goals, only 27.1% surpass the 3.5 mark. NerdyTips’ AI, ever the pragmatist, strongly recommends under 3.5 goals (1.33 odds, 8.0/10 confidence), a tip that feels especially shrewd given both teams’ defensive discipline.
The market’s lean towards a low-scoring contest isn’t just a hunch. UCD’s pragmatic approach at home, combined with Finn Harps’ newfound grit—evidenced by their recent 1-0 upset of Treaty United (at a juicy 5.25)—suggests that clear-cut chances may be at a premium. The league’s over-2.5-goals rate sits at 45.4%, but these two tend to buck that trend, preferring to keep things tight and tidy.
NerdyTips’ AI, with a cool head and a sharp eye for value, recommends the 1X double chance at 1.19 (confidence 2.0), reflecting UCD’s 36.2% home-win rate against the league’s 28.7% for away sides. The predicted scoreline? A slender 1-0 in UCD’s favour—though Finn Harps’ recent heroics and UCD’s own shock draw with Dundalk (1-1 at 6.0 odds) remind us that upsets are always lurking in the shadows.
When it comes to head to head meetings, neither side has managed to pull away decisively. Their last encounter was a chess match, and with both squads valued equally at €50K, there’s little to separate them on paper. Of course, football isn’t played on spreadsheets. The absence of referee details adds a dash of unpredictability—after all, nothing spices up a tactical battle like an unknown official with a penchant for drama.
These squads may be €50K equals on paper, but priceless drama awaits. Will UCD’s home edge prevail, or can Finn Harps channel their giant-killing spirit once more? For those seeking the best UCD vs Finn Harps prediction, the smart money is on a low-scoring, hard-fought contest—one where patience, rather than panache, is likely to win the day.
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Create an AccountU3.5 -303
No more than 3 goals will be scored in the match with odds of -3031X-526
UCD to win or drawUnder 3.5 -303
No more than 3 goals will be scored in the matchNo -110
At least one team is not expected to score1X&U4.5 -286
Home win/draw and under 4.5 goals
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1:0
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7
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6
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1
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| Finn Harps |
23-May-25
1:2
| UCD |
| UCD |
07-Mar-25
1:1
| Finn Harps |
| UCD |
23-Aug-24
2:0
| Finn Harps |
| Finn Harps |
13-Jun-24
1:1
| UCD |
| UCD |
17-May-24
3:3
| Finn Harps |
| Finn Harps |
05-Apr-24
1:1
| UCD |
| Finn Harps |
28-Oct-22
1:3
| UCD |
| UCD |
12-Aug-22
2:1
| Finn Harps |
| Finn Harps |
13-May-22
0:1
| UCD |
Recent Matches of UCD| 18 Jul |
Finn Harps.
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| UCD.
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| 11 Jul | W |
UCD.
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3:1
| Finn Harps.
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| 04 Jul | D |
UCD.
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1:1
| Treaty U.
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| 28 Jun | W |
Longford .
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0:2
| UCD.
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| 23 Jun | W |
Bray W.
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1:3
| UCD.
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| 20 Jun | L |
UCD.
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0:3
| Cobh R.
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| 13 Jun | D |
Dundalk.
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1:1
| UCD.
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| 30 May | W |
UCD.
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2:0
| Athlone Town.
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| 23 May | W |
Finn Harps.
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1:2
| UCD.
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| 16 May | L |
Treaty U.
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4:0
| UCD.
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Recent Matches of Finn Harps
| 18 Jul | Finn Harps. |
- |
UCD. | |
| 11 Jul | L | UCD. |
3:1 |
Finn Harps. |
| 04 Jul | D | Finn Harps. |
0:0 |
Longford . |
| 27 Jun | W | Treaty U. |
0:1 |
Finn Harps. |
| 23 Jun | W | Finn Harps. |
1:0 |
Dundalk. |
| 20 Jun | D | Athlone Town. |
0:0 |
Finn Harps. |
| 13 Jun | D | Finn Harps. |
1:1 |
Wexford. |
| 30 May | L | Bray W. |
3:1 |
Finn Harps. |
| 23 May | L | Finn Harps. |
1:2 |
UCD. |
| 17 May | D | Longford . |
0:0 |
Finn Harps. |
Ireland - First Division| Team | Matches | Goals | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dundalk | 22 | 36-14 | 49 |
| 2 |
Cobh Ramblers | 22 | 38-20 | 45 |
| 3 |
Bray Wanderers | 22 | 37-29 | 40 |
| 4 |
Treaty United | 22 | 34-22 | 30 |
| 5 |
UCD | 22 | 21-22 | 30 |
| 6 |
Wexford | 22 | 26-30 | 26 |
| 7 |
Finn Harps | 22 | 23-26 | 23 |
| 8 |
Longford Town | 22 | 19-38 | 22 |
| 9 |
Kerry | 22 | 23-35 | 21 |
| 10 |
Athlone Town | 22 | 16-37 | 15 |
