Monaghan v Clare Prediction: Preview, Odds & Betting Tips (2025)

🏆 Monaghan v Down Prediction

The final weekend of the All Ireland SFC 2025 group stages has thrown up some mouth-watering fixtures, and Monaghan v Down should be one of those. A win for either team would guarantee them a spot in the All-Ireland quarterfinals—something both counties would have eagerly anticipated at the start of the year.

Analysing their recent fixtures reveals valuable insights as we look forward to the upcoming match. Both teams played in Division 2 of the League this year. While Down managed to defeat Monaghan, they were ultimately relegated to Division 3. In contrast, Monaghan secured promotion. In their respective Ulster Championship campaigns, both teams faced Donegal.

Monaghan put up a commendable fight in the second half but ultimately lost by 2 points. Down, on the other hand, faced Donegal in the Ulster semi-final and, despite being competitive, never appeared to threaten Donegal, eventually losing by 6 points.

A victory for Down would signify a remarkable rise for the 2024 Tailteann Cup winners, but it’s challenging to overlook the impressive performance of the Monaghan side this season. They possess a strong combination of scoring ability and tenacity—qualities that will be crucial in this all-Ulster clash. The matchup on June 15th promises to be closely contested. However, our Monaghan v Down Prediction is that Monaghan will emerge victorious, securing their place in this year’s All-Ireland quarterfinals.

💯 Monaghan v Down Betting Odds

The Monaghan v Down betting odds show that Monaghan are the favourites with many of Ireland’s best betting sites to pick up the win at the Athletic Grounds on June 15th. Their overall form in 2025 backs up the confidence around Monaghan, with the Farney men securing promotion to Division 1 of the League and pushing Donegal in their Ulster quarterfinal.

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Result

Monaghan

1.40

1.44

1.44

Draw

9.50

9.50

9.50

Down

3.40

3.40

3.40

Result

Monaghan

1.40

1.44

1.44

Draw

9.50

9.50

9.50

Down

3.40

3.40

3.40

Odds change! Please check the bookmaker for updated odds.

⚽ Monaghan Squad Form

Monaghan have looked impressive for the most part during their first 2 group games against Louth and Clare. Their performance against Louth saw them deserve to win by more than the 1-23 – 4-8 would suggest. Louth’s knack for scoring goals kept them in it, but in truth, Gabriel Bannigan’s team were always a level above the 2025 Leinster champions.

Their second game against Clare was a real tale of two halves. Clare were impressive as they built up a 14 – 7 lead at half time. Monaghan took over in the 2nd half, however, and outscored their opponents 1-18 – 1-2 , to run out 1-25 – 1-16 winners. Bannigan made one change from the Louth match, with Jack McCarron coming in for Andrew Woods, and the Scotstown man repaid his manager’s faith by hitting 0-8 points.

Conor McCarthy hit 1-1 to help his side over the line, while Rory Beggan aided his side with his usual offering of long-range kicking, finishing the match with 0-5 points.

⚽ Down Squad Form

Down head to Armagh for their vital clash with Monaghan off the back of two contrasting results in their 2 group games. Their first match saw Conor Laverty’s side hammer Clare in Ennis on a scoreline of 3-27 – 1-16. Their 2nd match saw them welcome near neighbours Louth to Newry, and despite leading by 9 points at halftime, the Mourne men only won out in the end by a solitary point after a great Louth fightback. In fact, only a great block by Adam Crimmins after the hooter had sounded stopped Louth from equalising.

Laverty made one change for the Louth match from their opening match, with Finn McElroy coming in for Daniel Guinness. Pat Havern, Danny Magill and Odhran Murdock stepped up in the Louth match, scoring a combined 0-17 out of the team’s 0-25 total. Down will need those 3, as well as others, to step up once again if they are to take a major step in their development and make an All-Ireland quarterfinal.

👕 Monaghan v Down Predicted Lineups

Below you can find a projected starting 15 for both counties as they bid to top the group and earn a spot in the All-Ireland quarter-finals.

✒️ Monaghan v Down - H2H Stats

The last four Monaghan and Down in All-Ireland football H2H clashes have resulted in victories for both counties. Monaghan secured wins in the Ulster Championship matches in 2022 and 2016, while Down triumphed in their encounters in 2017 and 2012. Earlier this year, the two teams faced off in the League, with Down emerging victorious despite being relegated to Division 3. This match was the first meeting between the two sides in League play since their Division 1 contest in 2016.