Dublin vs Offaly Predictions, Betting Tips & Odds [2025]

Dublin and Offaly start their Leinster Senior Hurling Championship campaigns this Saturday evening with a tussle in Parnell Park that opens up a hectic round robin stage that will see the competing counties rattle off five games each in the coming weeks. The Boys in Blue will expect to make their home advantage count on the scoreboard. So far, Dublin vs Offaly odds favour the hosts to emerge with a solid start against a Faithful county returning to Leinster Championship action after some years spent in the doldrums.

Offaly have spent recent years in the Joe McDonagh and Christy Ring Cup competitions, but Johnny Kelly's outfit has put a solid league campaign behind them this spring and will be eager to make their mark back in the heat of top-tier provincial battle. Dublin have graced two of the last four Leinster deciders but are without a provincial win since 2013. Fans wondering what channel is Dublin vs Offaly on? The only way to catch this one is by heading straight to Parnell Park.

✔️ Dublin vs Offaly Betting Tips

Offaly landed a late win when these sides met in the Allianz League at Croke Park in February. Dan Ravenhill's monster point from a free deep in his half, seven minutes into stoppage time, dramatically secured a third win from four outings for Johnny Kelly's side. Dublin, however, were at that stage a man light after the 65th minute exit of midfielder Conor Burke for a straight red card offence. Niall Ó Ceallacháin was also easing the All-Ireland-winning Na Fianna club players back to activity with the county. A stronger, more focused Dublin should emerge at Parnell Park, and they are fancied at a price of 1.73 to overcome a three-point handicap.

Neither team had scored more than two consecutive points in the first half of the league clash in February, but Dublin were still four points clear at half-time, 0-14 to 0-10. It could have been more. The hosts had 24 first-half scoring chances, drilling 14 points, eight wides and hitting a post as well as seeing Offaly netminder Mark Troy pull off one superb save. Dublin should be too good here, and they are expected to lead at the break, making that outcome a good option for any free bets offers on this weekend's GAA action.

Donal Burke was a key part of the Na Fianna side that won the All-Ireland Club title, and he can stamp his class on this contest. He hit three scores on the trot at one stage in the league meeting, finishing with eight points, and is fancied to hit five or more scores in this Leinster SHC tussle to complete our Dublin vs Offaly betting tips.

• Tip 1: Dublin -3 points handicap: Dublin were wasteful in the Allianz League meeting at Croke Park in February and are unlikely to repeat that now in Championship battle. Take them to win by four or more.
• Tip 2: Dublin half-time/full-time: While they were guilty of missing chances, Dublin led by four at the break in that spring clash. Niall Ó Ceallacháin's side are back at full strength now and should build a lead in the opening 35 minutes.
• Tip 2: Donal Burke to score over 4.5 points: Na Fianna's talisman, Burke, is a classy player capable of scoring from both open play and set pieces. He recorded eight points in the league meeting of these two teams, making five a realistic target now.