We have an Armagh v Kerry prediction for you along with betting tips, and odds for you ahead of this Saturday’s All-Ireland Football semi-final.
Armagh are back in an All-Ireland semi-final for the first time in the Kieran McGeeney era. In both 2022 and 2023, they promised to be a contender in the race for Sam Maguire but were undone at the quarter-final stage on penalties in both games. This 2024 panel was finally able to get over that quarter-final hump and will know that they have a serious chance of landing the ultimate prize if they can overcome Kerry this Saturday.
The Kingdom on the other hand have been no strangers to All-Ireland semi-finals in recent years with this being their 4th consecutive season making an appearance at this stage of the Championship. The last time they were knocked out before the All-Ireland Final came against an Ulster team (Tyrone) and so they will be hoping to avoid a repeat of that result at headquarters on Saturday evening.
How To Watch Armagh v Kerry
When is Armagh v Kerry
5.30 pm, Saturday, July 13th
TV Channel
In the Republic of Ireland, you can tune into RTÉ2 to watch Armagh take on Kerry in this All-Ireland semi-final.
In Northern Ireland, you will also have the option of viewing the big game on BBC Two NI.
Coverage on both channels will begin after the conclusion of the Tailteann Cup Final.
Live Stream
You can live stream Armagh v Kerry on RTÉ Player if you are in the Republic of Ireland while those in Northern Ireland will have the option of streaming the game on BBC iPlayer.
Who is the Referee?
David Gough will be the man in the middle for this one.
Where is Armagh v Kerry
Croke Park, Dublin will be the venue for this game as is tradition with All-Ireland semi-finals.
Armagh v Kerry Odds
Team | Odds | Chance |
|---|---|---|
Armagh | 3/1 | 25% |
Kerry | 4/11 | |
Draw | 8/1 | 11.1% |
Armagh go into this All-Ireland semi-final as big underdogs at 3/1 in the match betting.
Kerry are strong favourites at 4/11 to be victorious after 70 minutes.
You can back the game to be level when the full-time whistle blows at 8/1.
Handicap Betting
Armagh: -3 @ 10/11
Kerry +3 @ 11/10
Handicap Draw: -3 @ 17/2
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Team News
Armagh Team News
Here is the Armagh team listed to face Kerry.
Armagh: Blaine Hughes; Paddy Burns, Aaron McKay, Peter McGrane; Barry McCambridge, Tiernan Kelly, Aidan Forker; Niall Grimley, Ben Crealey; Oisin Conaty, Rian O'Neill, Joe McElroy; Rory Grugan, Andrew Murnin, Conor Turbitt. Subs: Ethan Rafferty, Connaire Mackin, Jason Duffy, Greg McCabe, Aidan Nugent, Oisin O'Neill, Stefan Campbell, Shane McPartlan, Ross McQuillan, Jarly Óg Burns, Darragh McMullan
Kerry Team News
Kerry’s squad to take on Armagh is as follows:
Shane Ryan; Paul Murphy, Jason Foley, Tom O'Sullivan; Brian Ó Beaglaíoch, Tadhg Morley, Gavin White; Diarmuid O'Connor, Joe O'Connor; Tony Brosnan, Paudie Clifford, Dara Moynihan; David Clifford, Sean O'Shea, Paul Geaney. Subs: Shane Murphy, Dylan Casey, Cillian Burke, Mike Breen, Sean O'Brien, Adrian Spillane, Barry Dan O'Sullivan, Killian Spillane, Stephen O'Brien, Dylan Geaney, Graham O'Sullivan.
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Armagh’s Form
Armagh started their season last year disappointingly coming 7th out of 8 teams in Division 1 with a record of 2 wins, 1 draw and 4 defeats to get relegated to Division 2. In the Ulster Championship, they fared stronger though winning 1-20 to 1-8 against Antrim in the preliminary round, 0-12 to 1-14 against Cavan in the Quarters and 0-12 to 4-10 against Down to make the final where following a 1-15 to 0-18 draw they lost to Derry 3-1 on penalties.
In their All-Ireland Group, they topped it ahead of Galway, Tyrone and Westmeath with 2 wins and 1 loss to qualify for the All-Ireland Quarter-Final. However, it was then they were knocked out by Monaghan following a 0-14 apiece draw 8-9 on penalties.
The step back in quality in 2024 proved welcome and Armagh were repromoted to Division 1 with Donegal with a record of 5 wins and 2 draws in 2nd place. They would lose that final by a point 0-14 to 0-15. In the Ulster Championship, they beat Fermanagh in a 0-9 to 3-11 scoreline and Down 2-06 to 0-13 to reach another final. However, penalties were their undoing again after a 0-20 apiece draw they lost 5-6 to Donegal on penalties.
Armagh went unbeaten in the All-Ireland Group topping it with 2 wins and 1 draw ahead of Galway, Derry and Westmeath. They booked their place in this Semi-Final with a 2-12 to 0-12 win over Roscommon last time out.
Kerry’s Form
Kerry last season initially finished 5th in Division 1 with a record of 3 wins and 4 defeats. That was followed by a Munster Championship victory after easily dispatching Tipperary in the Semi-Final 0-05 to 0-25 and Clare in the final 0-15 to 5-14.
During their All-Ireland Series Group, despite being defeated by Mayo in the opening round 0-17 to 1-19. They defeated Cork and Louth in the next two games to end up topping the group and advance to the Quarter-Final. They would then beat Tyrone 2-18 to 0-12 and Derry 1-17 to 1-15 to reach the All-Ireland Final. However, Dublin proved too good on the day, winning 1-15 to 1-13.
Their 2024 league campaign was stronger than the previous year with a record of 5 wins and 2 losses good enough for a 3rd finish only finishing below Dublin for the final NFL Final spot due to points difference. They ran out winners of the Munster Championship then following a 0-18 to 1-12 win over Cork and a 1-13 to 0-23 final win over Clare.
In their All-Ireland Group, they won 3 from 3 against Louth, Monaghan and Meath to qualify for the All-Ireland Quarter-Final where they ran out 0-15 to 0-10 winners over Derry. The Kingdom are in search of their first All-Ireland win since 2022.
Armagh v Kerry Rivalry
Both counties first played each other in 1953 with Kerry winning 0-13 to 1-6. They have met in Championship Football on 6 occasions in total with Kerry winning 4 times and Armagh’s sole victory coming in the 2002 All-Ireland Final when they won 1-12 to 0-14.
Armagh vs Kerry Previous Championship Meetings
2006: Kerry 3-15 Armagh 1-13 (All-Ireland Quarter-Final)
2002: Armagh 1-12 Kerry 0-14 (All-Ireland Final)
2000: Kerry 2-15 Armagh 1-15 (All-Ireland Semi-Final Replay)
2000: Kerry 2-11 Armagh 2-11 (All-Ireland Semi-Final)
1982: Kerry 3-15 Armagh 1-11 (All-Ireland Semi-Final)
1953: Kerry 0-13 Armagh 1-6 (All Ireland Final)
Trends
Ahead of this game, Kerry has scored an average of 22 points per Championship match and has conceded an average of 11. That is compared with Armagh (not including the Ulster Final extra-time) who scored an average of 16 points and conceded an average of 14.
Armagh v Kerry: Prediction & Best Bet
Prediction: Armagh 1-13 Kerry 0-22
Ahead of this huge All-Ireland Semi-Final, Armagh may be big outsiders, but are better tested having come against much stronger opponents than Kerry in their provincial and All-Ireland group games and so could be potentially better prepared for this game.
Kerry following the elimination of Dublin at the hands of Galway are now red-hot favourites to land their first All-Ireland title since the 2022 All-Ireland Football Championship at 5/6 but will need to guard against complacency at the weekend where underperformance could be punished by the Ulstermen.
While Kerry haven’t been tested as much as Armagh, I think that will work in their favour and they should be the fresher of both sides and run out comfortable winners.
Best Bet: Kerry -5 @ 13/8
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