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Cuala vs Errigal Ciaran Predictions, Betting Tips, and H2H 19/01/2025

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Dublin’s Cuala and Tyrone’s Errigal Ciaran meet on January 19th for a historic All-Ireland Senior Club Football Championship final at Croke Park. Neither side has an All-Ireland football honour to their name and are bidding to make history in Dublin. Throw-in is at 3:40 pm this Sunday.

While there were few surprises to see a Dublin side in the final, Errigal Ciaran has shocked many to become the first Tyrone team to reach a senior final. Can Errigal bring an All-Ireland honour back to Tyrone for the first time in history, or will Cuala help continue provincial dominance with a win at Croke Park?

Cuala vs Errigal Ciaran Head-To-Head and Key Stats

Cuala has continued to make history in the 2024/25 season. They claimed the Dublin Senior Football Championship for the first time in their history in October when they defeated Kilmacud Crokes at Parnell Park. A dramatic late score from Eoin Kennedy saw them edge past their neighbours in injury time, finishing 0-14 to 1-10 in favour of Cuala. That continued their dream run to the All-Ireland Senior Championship, but they faced a daunting run in the Leinster Championship before they could get there.

The O’Callaghan brothers starred in their quarter-final clash with Naas. King Con scored three important points, but his younger sibling, Niall, shone brightest at St. Conleth’s Park. He capped off a player of the match performance by going 1-05, with the game ending 2-15  to1-15. That secured Cuala’s first-ever win in the Leinster SFC as they progressed to the semi-final. 

They reached their first-ever provincial football final after defeating Tullamore 1-10 to 0-10. Con O’Callaghan scored four important points to send Cuala into a clash with St Mary’s. A thriller at Croke Park went right down to the wire. Veteran Luke Keating struck the match-winning point in stoppage time. That earned Cuala their first Leinster SFC title and made them the first-ever club to win both Leinster Senior Football and Hurling titles. A convincing 0-09 – 0-14 win over Coolera-Strandhill in the All-Ireland semi-final sent them to this monumental meeting with Errigal Ciaran.

Errigal has enjoyed an excellent season so far. In October they won their second Tyrone Senior Championship in three years, beating Trillick in the final. They entered the Ulster SFC in the preliminary round, fighting back to beat St. Eunan’s in a thrilling 0-12 to 0-10 match that was level on seven occasions. That drew up a meeting with Cargin in the quarter-final. 

They overpowered the County Antrim team with their attacking prowess, finishing 0-9  to 0-17. Brothers Ruairi and Darragh Canavan starred as expected, helping their team breeze past their opponents. It was an excellent performance all-round, with 10 different players on the scoresheet. That result sent Errigal to their first Ulster Club SFC semi-final in 12 years, where they faced a tough run-in with Clann Éireann at Páirc Esler.

Rúairí Canavan was excellent, putting up nine points, including the winner. Tiernan Kelly was dismissed early in the second half, handing Errigal a huge advantage. They took control and edged past 0-14 – 1-10 to secure a date with Kilcoo in the final. What followed was an incredibly tense game where both the Canavan brothers were quiet. However, Peter Óg McCartan stepped up to score an incredible winner with extra time looming and win Errigal their first Ulster Senior Football Club Championship in 22 years.

An absolute thriller followed in their most recent game in the All-Ireland SFC semi-final against Dr Crokes. It took extra time to separate the two sides as Errigal eventually came out on top in a high-scoring affair. The Canavan brothers were in top form with Darragh finishing 1-6 and Ruairi 0-7 in a 2-18 – 1-18 victory to send them into their first-ever final.

Cuala vs Errigal Ciaran Prediction

Predicted score: Cuala 0-10 -1-12 Errigal Ciaran

History was made with this game before the throw-in commenced. Errigal Ciaran is the first Tyrone club to reach the All-Ireland final and will be hoping to finish the job. Further history is on the line as neither side has ever won an All-Ireland Championship. 

Cuala had an excellent run to the final and will enter this game full of confidence. The performances of Con O’Callaghan and younger brother Niall will have buoyed them throughout the run. However, the Dubliners have proven they can do it without King Con. He was dismissed in the Dublin final and Cuala rallied to see out the result. They are an excellent collective and deserve their spot in the final, but they face a side that has frequently overcome the odds.

Errigal Ciaran has a pair of strong-performing brothers of their own, Ruairi and Darragh Canavan. They have contributed massively to the side’s run. Errigal has faced some tough tests and overcame adversity several times. That grit will be all important in this game and our GAA prediction is for Errigal to win in the All-Ireland SCF final.

Errigal’s performances have been remarkable so far this season. Their grit and ability to snatch games in high-pressure moments has been second to none. That is perhaps a quality which has been missing from Tyrone clubs in recent years, with so many failing to reach the All-Ireland games despite their talent. Errigal has it in droves and will rely heavily on that spirit in this clash.

There is no room for complacency in the Errigal camp as Cuala has also been excellent this season. They have a top-tier squad, but Con O’Callaghan is an obvious outlier in any team. The forward is the championship top scorer, notching up 72 points so far. Younger brother Niall has also come into his own this season, rounding out a brilliant Cuala team. Make no mistake this game will be very competitive.

Cuala vs Errigal Ciaran Betting Tips

Match Result

Errigal Ciaran will enter this game as a 10/11 favourite with our online bookmaker. Odds are tight between the two, with Cuala not far out as 11/8 underdogs. Both bets represent good value for money, but we are sticking with our prediction and you should bet on Errigal to win. 

If you think Cuala can overcome the odds of lifting their first-ever All-Ireland trophy, a €10 bet returns €13.80. They enter this game with just as much momentum and a wealth of great players. They have been strong at both ends of the pitch, accented by their 56 points difference in 10 games, compared to Errigal’s 23. 

It is not often we would tip for a draw in GAA football. However, so many of the games in the run to the final have been tight. Luke Keating saved Cuala from extra time with a winner at the death and Errigal squeezed past their opponents in the preliminary round. Don’t overlook a draw if you are betting on Gaelic football this weekend. It is worth 6/1 and offers attractive returns. A €10 stake on a draw would return €60. 

Points Total

The All-Ireland final is often a tense occasion. Both sides have already been involved in several close games this season and we expect the same here. Cuala has a very strong defence and doesn’t ship many points. We like a bet on under 28.5 points in the game, worth 8/11 at our online bookmaker.

Goalscorers

A few men stand tall when looking at the potential goalscorers for this fixture. The Canavan and O’Callaghan’s have been in top-scoring form for Errigal and Cuala respectively this season. The elder O’Callaghan is our top pick for this game. King Con has been one of the best GAA Footballers across all teams this season and is among the favourites to win Player of the Match in this game. We like a bet on Con O’Callaghan to score anytime, worth 7/5.

Live Betting

The odds can change quickly in competitive games like this, and anything like a red or black card can shift the momentum of a match. Keep your eye on the in-play markets during this game to stay on top of the betting in the most crucial moments of the All-Ireland SFC final.

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