Longford vs Westmeath Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds [2026]
| Timetable | 12th April, 15:00 GMT |
| Prediction | Westmeath To Win! |
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| Bookmaker | Lunubet Sports |
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Local rivalry takes centre stage in Leinster in Round 1, and this Longford v Westmeath clash will be no different. Longford will welcome rivals Westmeath to Pearse Park for their Leinster Senior Football Championship on Sunday, April 12th at 15:00 GMT.
Longford achieved promotion to Division 3 of the league for next year by finishing 2nd in the Division 4 table, while Westmeath were somewhat unfortunate not to gain promotion from Division 3, finishing 3rd behind Down and Wexford.
In this preview to this Leinster SFC clash, we will share with you our Longford v Westmeath prediction, as well as the latest Longford v Westmeath odds. We will also offer up some useful Longford v Westmeath betting tips ahead of what should be another intriguing Leinster SFC meeting between these two sides.
Longford v Westmeath Prediction
Longford will go into this Leinster SFC meeting with Westmeath with a lot of confidence after their promotion from Division 4 in the league this year, but Westmeath will still fancy their chances of getting through to a clash with Meath on April 19th. We tend to agree, and that is why our Longford v Westmeath match prediction is for a victory for Mark McHugh’s Westmeath team.
They will feel disappointed by not getting promotion to Division 2 for next year, losing by a point to Wexford in that decider back in March, but they have the chance to put that out of their minds with a good display against Longford on April 12th. Failure to get promoted means the only way they can achieve Sam Maguire football this year is by qualifying for the Leinster final, which will be a tall order for McHugh and his team in his first season in charge.
They have been playing at a higher level than Longford this year, mixing it with the likes of Down and Wexford, and should make that count in Longford by dispatching of the home team and booking a clash with Meath in the next round.
OUR PREDICTION: WESTMEATH TO WIN
Longford v Westmeath Betting Odds
There is a clear gulf between these two teams, one that is reflected in the latest Longford v Westmeath betting odds put up by a range of the top betting sites in Ireland ahead of this match.
Below you will find the latest odds, but before having a bet on this or any match in the Leinster SFC, why not check out our sportsbook reviews page? Here all of the information on any of our top-rated bookmakers can be found.
⚡ Longford v Westmeath Betting Tips
At this stage of our Longford v Westmeath prediction page, we are going to share our top Longford v Westmeath betting tips before the sides meet on April 12th. These tips will hopefully come in handy for bettors, especially those that have free bets to use on the game.
- Tip 1: Westmeath to win: based on form.
As has been said, Westmeath are operating on a higher level than Longford at the moment and should make it count in Longford. That will change next year when both sides are in Division 3, but for now Mark McHugh’s men should clearly be ahead of Longford when they meet at Pearse Park. They racked up big scores in some of their league matches, and if their attacking players catch fire, they should have too much for Longford.
If you agree, you can currently bet on a Westmeath victory with Boylesports, with odds of 1.13 with BoyleSports available now for a Westmeath win.
- Tip 2: Westmeath -7 Handicap Betting:
On the last 2 occasions the sides have met, Westmeath have won by 19 and 8 points, respectively, and they should be capable of beating Longford with something to spare once again. Longford did very well to get out of Division 4, but Westmeath are used to playing at a higher level than their rivals over recent seasons and should be able to make that count on April 12th.
To bet on Westmeath to beat the handicap, you can get a price of 1.91 with BoyleSports at the moment.
- Tip 3: Luke Loughlin to score a goal anytime:
Luke Loughlin has been in fine form for his county over the course of the National League. In the league, the forward hit 3-29 as his side came ever so close to Division 2 football for next year. If Loughlin is afforded any kind of time and space, he can be devastating for his team, so it will be no surprise for anyone if he finds the back of the net against Longford. Keep an eye out for the goalscorer markets as the match draws closer.
Longford Squad Form
Longford won promotion from Division 4 of the league by finishing 2nd behind eventual champions Carlow. This is their first match of the 2026 championship, and if they are going to cause a shock against Westmeath, they will need the likes of Dessie Reynolds, Oran Kenny, Daniel Reynolds and Matthew Carey to really come to the fore.
Westmeath Squad Form
Westmeath finished 3rd in Division 3, finishing on 8 points, winning 4 of their 7 matches. They only lost to promoted teams, Down and Wexford, as well as to Laois, in what was probably their poorest display. Ronan Wallace, Johnathan Lynam, Brian Cooney and Luke Loughlin are amongst the most important players for Mark McHugh’s team, and a good performance from the likes of them will go a long way in securing the win for Westmeath on April 12th.
Longford v Westmeath Predicted Lineups
This is the opening match for both teams in this year’s championship, so, below we have given you the starting 15s from their final league games.
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Longford v Westmeath - H2H Stats
Longford and Westmeath have met 28 times throughout their shared history. The current Longford v Westmeath H2H record stands at 13 wins for Longford and 12 wins for Westmeath. There have also been 3 draws between the teams. Westmeath won the last time the sides met in league or championship, beating Longford 4-16 - 0-09 during the 2023 National League.
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