Tyrone v Kerry Prediction: Preview, Odds & Betting Tips (2025)

🏆 Tyrone v Kerry Prediction

This renewal of the Tyrone v Kerry rivalry on July 12th promises to be a classic encounter. Both Tyrone and Kerry will fancy their chances of lifting the Sam Maguire at the end of July in one of the most open and competitive football championships in recent memory. Tyrone secured victory with a 0-23 – 0-16 win over Dublin in their quarter-final match, with Malachy O’Rourke’s substitutes proving decisive in the second half. In a tense and at times scrappy contest, Tyrone’s ability to score 2-pointers greatly contributed to their success as they knocked out Dublin. It is Tyrone’s first semi-final appearance since their All-Ireland win in 2021.

Kerry, for their part, achieved what can only be described as a statement win for Jack O’Connor and his team. Missing the likes of Diarmuid O’Connor, Barry Dan O’Sullivan and Paul Geaney, and with Paudie Clifford only fit for one half of football, Kerry appeared vulnerable to an Armagh side eager to become the first team since Dublin’s six-in-a-row side to defend their All-Ireland crown.

When Tom O’Sullivan became the latest casualty of this current Kerry injury jinx, many had written off Kerry’s chances of dethroning Armagh. Instead, what happened was a display of defiance from the Kingdom, which saw them ease past Armagh 0-32 – 1-21. A third-quarter blitz of 0-14 unanswered points secured Kerry’s passage to the semi-final and no doubt alerted the other semi-finalists.

These two counties have a proud history of Croke Park clashes over the past 25 years or so, and on July 12th, we hope to witness another. Our Tyrone v Kerry prediction? A tight victory for Kerry as Gaelic fans are treated to another blockbuster at the GAA headquarters.

💯 Tyrone v Kerry Betting Odds

After how Kerry dismantled defending champions Armagh in their quarterfinal, it is no surprise to see them as favourites in the latest Tyrone v Kerry betting odds by Irish bookmakers.

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Result

Tyrone to Win

2.75

TBC

TBC

Kerry to Win

1.56

TBC

TBC

Draw

9.50

TBC

TBC

Result

Tyrone to Win

2.75

TBC

TBC

Kerry to Win

1.56

TBC

TBC

Draw

9.50

TBC

TBC

⚽ Tyrone Squad Form

At times this year, Tyrone have shown glimpses of the undoubted quality within their ranks. Their victory over Donegal in Ballybofey remains the standard they will look to reach once more when they face Kerry at Croke Park. That 2-17 – 0-20 win positioned Malachy O’Rourke’s team as potential All-Ireland contenders.

Although they disappointed against Mayo in their next game, wins over Cavan and that quarterfinal victory over Dublin have put Tyrone into a semi-final and just one game from an All-Ireland final. The performances of Darragh Canavan, Darren McCurry, Con Kilpatrick, Kieran McGeary and Peter Teague have helped the 2021 champions to the last 4.

Allied with that, their options off the bench against Dublin, including the likes of U-20 star Eoin McElholm, Conor Meyler and Ruairi Canavan, suggest a squad coming to the boil when it matters. Their only question mark appears to be over the fitness of Michael McKernan, who missed the Dublin game.

⚽ Kerry Squad Form

It's fair to say that Kerry widened the already competitive championship by dethroning Armagh in their quarterfinal meeting. As always, the forward power of the Kingdom was prominent, with Sean O'Shea and David Clifford scoring 0-19 of their total 0-32 against the Orchard County.

Their determination to fight, press, and create turnovers also contributed significantly to their victory. Jack O'Connor's team proved wrong those who had doubted the title credentials of the Kingdom this season, including sceptics from both within and outside the county. However, led by Clifford and O'Shea, along with strong performances from Joe O'Connor, Jason Foley, and Graham O'Sullivan, Kerry delivered a performance that contradicted the inconsistencies they displayed for much of the 2025 championship.

👕 Tyrone v Kerry Predicted Lineups

Below are our projected line-ups for the 2025 Tyrone v Kerry All-Ireland semi-final.

✒️ Tyrone v Kerry - H2H Stats

Tyrone v Kerry is without a doubt one of the most storied rivalries in modern Gaelic Games. There have been 9 Tyrone v Kerry All-Ireland football H2H clashes, with Kerry leading the series 5-4. All but 1 of these nine meetings have happened in Croke Park, with the 2012 All-Ireland qualifier, which took place in Killarney. This was the only game between the sides not to feature at GAA HQ.

They met in two All-Ireland finals and 1 semi-final during the 2000s, with Tyrone winning all three, but since then Kerry has had the upper hand, winning four out of the last five matches between the sides. They last met in the 2023 championship, with Kerry winning the All-Ireland quarterfinal comfortably, 2-18 to 0-12.