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Kerry vs Donegal final, according to ChatGPT:

Let's look at each All-Ireland semi-final matchup and make reasoned predictions based on form, matchups, and recent history.


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Kerry vs Tyrone

Saturday, July 12 - Croke Park

Form & History

• Kerry scored a stunning 0-32 against Armagh in the quarter-final - an incredible attacking display.

• Tyrone took down Dublin by 0-23 to 0-16, showcasing elite defensive organisation and fitness.

In recent championship meetings, Tyrone beat Kerry in the 2021 semi-final in extra-time, but Kerry got revenge in 2022 and 2023.


Key Factors

• Kerry's forwards (Seán O'Shea, Paudie Clifford, David Clifford) are all firing.

• Tyrone's defence is resilient, but has at times struggled with fast-moving forward lines.

• Midfield battle will be crucial: Kerry's dominance in possession often leads to long scoring bursts.


Prediction: Kerry to win by 4-6 points

Kerry look too balanced, ruthless in attack, and more experienced at this stage. Tyrone will put up a fight, but Kerry's depth and clinical edge should win out.


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Donegal vs Meath

Sunday, July 13 - Croke Park

Form & History

• Donegal have grown stronger throughout the championship and were excellent in their win over Monaghan.

• Meath edged Galway in a tight quarter-final and have been one of 2025's surprise packages.

These teams haven't met in a major knockout tie in years, but Donegal has had a more stable setup in recent seasons.


Key Factors

• Donegal's running game is effective at breaking defensive lines and drawing frees.

• Meath's youth and confidence have served them well, especially in tight finishes.

Experience at this level favours Donegal.


Prediction: Donegal to win by 2-4 points

Meath will make it close, especially if they hit early goals, but Donegal's cohesion, pace, and sharper finishing should carry them through to the final.


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Summary of Predictions

Match Predicted Winner Margin

Kerry vs Tyrone Kerry 4-6 points
Donegal vs Meath Donegal 2-4 points


That would set up a Kerry vs Donegal final - a rematch of their 2014 final encounter.

Tacaí Liatroma (Leitrim) - Posts: 1208 - 08/07/2025 12:13:49    2624347

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Kerry 1:19 Tyrone 2:21
Donegal 1:18 Meath 2:19

Tyrone Meath All Ireland Final.

cluichethar (Mayo) - Posts: 559 - 08/07/2025 13:43:12    2624382

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I am not a betting man but for reference I checked the current odds:-

Kerry 7/5
Donegal 8/5
Tyrone 9/2
Meath 11/1

Fionn (Dublin) - Posts: 4448 - 08/07/2025 14:27:29    2624393

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Replying To Tacaí Liatroma:  "Kerry vs Donegal final, according to ChatGPT:

Let's look at each All-Ireland semi-final matchup and make reasoned predictions based on form, matchups, and recent history.


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Kerry vs Tyrone

Saturday, July 12 - Croke Park

Form & History

• Kerry scored a stunning 0-32 against Armagh in the quarter-final - an incredible attacking display.

• Tyrone took down Dublin by 0-23 to 0-16, showcasing elite defensive organisation and fitness.

In recent championship meetings, Tyrone beat Kerry in the 2021 semi-final in extra-time, but Kerry got revenge in 2022 and 2023.


Key Factors

• Kerry's forwards (Seán O'Shea, Paudie Clifford, David Clifford) are all firing.

• Tyrone's defence is resilient, but has at times struggled with fast-moving forward lines.

• Midfield battle will be crucial: Kerry's dominance in possession often leads to long scoring bursts.


Prediction: Kerry to win by 4-6 points

Kerry look too balanced, ruthless in attack, and more experienced at this stage. Tyrone will put up a fight, but Kerry's depth and clinical edge should win out.


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Donegal vs Meath

Sunday, July 13 - Croke Park

Form & History

• Donegal have grown stronger throughout the championship and were excellent in their win over Monaghan.

• Meath edged Galway in a tight quarter-final and have been one of 2025's surprise packages.

These teams haven't met in a major knockout tie in years, but Donegal has had a more stable setup in recent seasons.


Key Factors

• Donegal's running game is effective at breaking defensive lines and drawing frees.

• Meath's youth and confidence have served them well, especially in tight finishes.

Experience at this level favours Donegal.


Prediction: Donegal to win by 2-4 points

Meath will make it close, especially if they hit early goals, but Donegal's cohesion, pace, and sharper finishing should carry them through to the final.


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Summary of Predictions

Match Predicted Winner Margin

Kerry vs Tyrone Kerry 4-6 points
Donegal vs Meath Donegal 2-4 points


That would set up a Kerry vs Donegal final - a rematch of their 2014 final encounter."
ChatGPT also states Limerick are favourites for the hurling. Be careful of AI. Stick with the real world!

winatallcost (Meath) - Posts: 740 - 08/07/2025 15:16:19    2624406

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Replying To winatallcost:  "
Replying To Tacaí Liatroma:  "Kerry vs Donegal final, according to ChatGPT:

Let's look at each All-Ireland semi-final matchup and make reasoned predictions based on form, matchups, and recent history.


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Kerry vs Tyrone

Saturday, July 12 - Croke Park

Form & History

• Kerry scored a stunning 0-32 against Armagh in the quarter-final - an incredible attacking display.

• Tyrone took down Dublin by 0-23 to 0-16, showcasing elite defensive organisation and fitness.

In recent championship meetings, Tyrone beat Kerry in the 2021 semi-final in extra-time, but Kerry got revenge in 2022 and 2023.


Key Factors

• Kerry's forwards (Seán O'Shea, Paudie Clifford, David Clifford) are all firing.

• Tyrone's defence is resilient, but has at times struggled with fast-moving forward lines.

• Midfield battle will be crucial: Kerry's dominance in possession often leads to long scoring bursts.


Prediction: Kerry to win by 4-6 points

Kerry look too balanced, ruthless in attack, and more experienced at this stage. Tyrone will put up a fight, but Kerry's depth and clinical edge should win out.


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Donegal vs Meath

Sunday, July 13 - Croke Park

Form & History

• Donegal have grown stronger throughout the championship and were excellent in their win over Monaghan.

• Meath edged Galway in a tight quarter-final and have been one of 2025's surprise packages.

These teams haven't met in a major knockout tie in years, but Donegal has had a more stable setup in recent seasons.


Key Factors

• Donegal's running game is effective at breaking defensive lines and drawing frees.

• Meath's youth and confidence have served them well, especially in tight finishes.

Experience at this level favours Donegal.


Prediction: Donegal to win by 2-4 points

Meath will make it close, especially if they hit early goals, but Donegal's cohesion, pace, and sharper finishing should carry them through to the final.


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Summary of Predictions

Match Predicted Winner Margin

Kerry vs Tyrone Kerry 4-6 points
Donegal vs Meath Donegal 2-4 points


That would set up a Kerry vs Donegal final - a rematch of their 2014 final encounter."
ChatGPT also states Limerick are favourites for the hurling. Be careful of AI. Stick with the real world!"
It said that today? (And sorry for breaking the thread with all the formatting)

Tacaí Liatroma (Leitrim) - Posts: 1208 - 08/07/2025 16:05:55    2624423

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Replying To Tacaí Liatroma:  "
Replying To winatallcost:  "[quote=Tacaí Liatroma:  "Kerry vs Donegal final, according to ChatGPT:

Let's look at each All-Ireland semi-final matchup and make reasoned predictions based on form, matchups, and recent history.


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Kerry vs Tyrone

Saturday, July 12 - Croke Park

Form & History

• Kerry scored a stunning 0-32 against Armagh in the quarter-final - an incredible attacking display.

• Tyrone took down Dublin by 0-23 to 0-16, showcasing elite defensive organisation and fitness.

In recent championship meetings, Tyrone beat Kerry in the 2021 semi-final in extra-time, but Kerry got revenge in 2022 and 2023.


Key Factors

• Kerry's forwards (Seán O'Shea, Paudie Clifford, David Clifford) are all firing.

• Tyrone's defence is resilient, but has at times struggled with fast-moving forward lines.

• Midfield battle will be crucial: Kerry's dominance in possession often leads to long scoring bursts.


Prediction: Kerry to win by 4-6 points

Kerry look too balanced, ruthless in attack, and more experienced at this stage. Tyrone will put up a fight, but Kerry's depth and clinical edge should win out.


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Donegal vs Meath

Sunday, July 13 - Croke Park

Form & History

• Donegal have grown stronger throughout the championship and were excellent in their win over Monaghan.

• Meath edged Galway in a tight quarter-final and have been one of 2025's surprise packages.

These teams haven't met in a major knockout tie in years, but Donegal has had a more stable setup in recent seasons.


Key Factors

• Donegal's running game is effective at breaking defensive lines and drawing frees.

• Meath's youth and confidence have served them well, especially in tight finishes.

Experience at this level favours Donegal.


Prediction: Donegal to win by 2-4 points

Meath will make it close, especially if they hit early goals, but Donegal's cohesion, pace, and sharper finishing should carry them through to the final.


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Summary of Predictions

Match Predicted Winner Margin

Kerry vs Tyrone Kerry 4-6 points
Donegal vs Meath Donegal 2-4 points


That would set up a Kerry vs Donegal final - a rematch of their 2014 final encounter."
ChatGPT also states Limerick are favourites for the hurling. Be careful of AI. Stick with the real world!"
It said that today? (And sorry for breaking the thread with all the formatting)"]TYRONE x 3
DONEGAL x 8

ORIELMAN85 (Monaghan) - Posts: 700 - 08/07/2025 17:05:18    2624440

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Replying To Fionn:  "I am not a betting man but for reference I checked the current odds:-

Kerry 7/5
Donegal 8/5
Tyrone 9/2
Meath 11/1"
paddypower has Donegal favourites then Kerry then Tyrone with Meath rank outsiders. I would nt mind seeing Meath win but anyone bar Donegal and I ll take it.

brayballer (Wicklow) - Posts: 203 - 08/07/2025 19:55:58    2624484

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Replying To brayballer:  "paddypower has Donegal favourites then Kerry then Tyrone with Meath rank outsiders. I would nt mind seeing Meath win but anyone bar Donegal and I ll take it."
You've just given Meath the kiss of death!!!!!!!!

Scenicparish (Donegal) - Posts: 661 - 08/07/2025 20:34:00    2624493

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Donegal v Tyrone final with Tyrone edging it.

farneygael (Monaghan) - Posts: 314 - 08/07/2025 22:25:56    2624505

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Replying To legendzxix:  "I suppose when you slice and dice it - Meath and Tyrone are the in form teams. Group winners. Quarter final winners. Kerry and Donegal both have tough tasks ahead of them next week."
Not even subtle lol. Tyrone is a good average team that was relegated to Div 2 for a reason and who made very heavy weather of getting past a game but limited Dublin team that couldn't hit a bull in the posterior with a banjo. Tyrone's defence is too slow. Our midfield drifts in and out. Our forwards take it in turns to play. Since the last AI final we won, I have not seen Tyrone put in a full team performance. We need to bring a few new players on board, and we need at least another year to gel them together, and we need desperately to tap into the kind of pedal-to-the-metal attitude Kerry displayed in their last game. With the minors last weekend, I felt that with Kerr (the lad who's gone to West Ham) on board, we could take anybody. Without him, I knew it would be very close. But with the seniors, I think beating Meath would be about our limit currently, and we'd struggle with that. David Clifford is a big man with the speed and agility of a small man; a complete nightmare for any defence of course; but his brother Paudie is the heartbeat of this Kerry team - a few years ago, I made the mistake of under-estimating him. But he does for Kerry what Dooher used to do for us - ferocious work rate and will to win, and drives the team with him. Someone kidnap the Cliffords, and Tyrone would have a good chance lol, but otherwise, no. In e.g. 05 and 08, I'd have felt it was anybody's game. I don't feel that this time. Miracles can always happen, but if both teams play to the top of their current levels of development, Kerry by 6.

points50swiththeargyllsonthewrongfeet (Tyrone) - Posts: 302 - 08/07/2025 22:53:03    2624509

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My predictions for this weekends two semi finals.

Kerry 2-16 Tyrone 2-15
Donegal 1-16 Meath 0-17

Gaa_lover (USA) - Posts: 3710 - 09/07/2025 03:21:55    2624531

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At the end of the National league campaign I had Kerry, Galway and Armagh as my 3 frontrunners for SAM, followed by Dublin, Donegal, Mayo and Tyrone. I felt Tyrone could go on a run this year, but my gut feeling is that its a year too soon for Tyrone.

While i had heard chat that Meath were really taking to the new rules, I honestly didn't see them turning it around from last year to the point where they would beat Dublin, Kerry and Galway in Championship and actually be genuine All Ireland contenders. But they are, they are not to be underestimated.

I think if you ask around the Country who will win the All Ireland in 2025, most will say Kerry, as the bulk of their team have won an All Ireland 3 years ago and they have a lot of quality, and they haven't been perfect in every game, they are a handful for anyone when they are focused.

Commodore (Donegal) - Posts: 1419 - 09/07/2025 13:00:15    2624601

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Replying To Scenicparish:  "You've just given Meath the kiss of death!!!!!!!!"
Why? I think Donegal will win but hope Meath win.

brayballer (Wicklow) - Posts: 203 - 09/07/2025 13:29:38    2624611

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Replying To brayballer:  "paddypower has Donegal favourites then Kerry then Tyrone with Meath rank outsiders. I would nt mind seeing Meath win but anyone bar Donegal and I ll take it."
County : Number of All Irelands won : Years since last All Ireland win
Kerry. 38. 3
Meath. 7. 26
Tyrone. 4. 4
Donegal. 2. 13

Donegal are historically speaking the underdogs of the last four. They are relative newcomers not having won their first provincial title until the 1970s ..wouldnt begrudge them another title but it's great to have Meath back at the top table for sure.

Curlew66 (Roscommon) - Posts: 623 - 09/07/2025 13:44:23    2624620

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Replying To points50swiththeargyllsonthewrongfeet:  "Not even subtle lol. Tyrone is a good average team that was relegated to Div 2 for a reason and who made very heavy weather of getting past a game but limited Dublin team that couldn't hit a bull in the posterior with a banjo. Tyrone's defence is too slow. Our midfield drifts in and out. Our forwards take it in turns to play. Since the last AI final we won, I have not seen Tyrone put in a full team performance. We need to bring a few new players on board, and we need at least another year to gel them together, and we need desperately to tap into the kind of pedal-to-the-metal attitude Kerry displayed in their last game. With the minors last weekend, I felt that with Kerr (the lad who's gone to West Ham) on board, we could take anybody. Without him, I knew it would be very close. But with the seniors, I think beating Meath would be about our limit currently, and we'd struggle with that. David Clifford is a big man with the speed and agility of a small man; a complete nightmare for any defence of course; but his brother Paudie is the heartbeat of this Kerry team - a few years ago, I made the mistake of under-estimating him. But he does for Kerry what Dooher used to do for us - ferocious work rate and will to win, and drives the team with him. Someone kidnap the Cliffords, and Tyrone would have a good chance lol, but otherwise, no. In e.g. 05 and 08, I'd have felt it was anybody's game. I don't feel that this time. Miracles can always happen, but if both teams play to the top of their current levels of development, Kerry by 6."
Why didn't ye post this last week? It would have saved me 200 lids.

Saynothing (Tyrone) - Posts: 2375 - 09/07/2025 13:58:00    2624626

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I think you could make a genuine case for all four remaining teams to win Sam which is very exciting.

Tyrone - Tyrone have been trucking along almost under the radar. They have yet to fully catch fire in my opinion, which could be ominous for Kerry. Lots of hungry u20s pushing hard, complimenting the experience of Harte, Donnelly, McGeary and co. Could be timing their run to perfection under the wily Malachy O'Rourke.

Kerry - Well, they're Kerry. Tradition, experience, know-how, the best forward in the game in one Clifford, and perhaps the best brain in the game in the other Clifford. Their second half display against Armagh was as good as it gets. They haven't put a full performance in yet, and are missing some key men. But undoubtedly will fancy their chances. Very dangerous indeed.

Meath - absolutely fearless with nothing to lose and everything to gain from here. It's no accident that they have beaten Dublin, Kerry and Galway. They are in the semi-finals on merit and will have no fear of Donegal. If Morris is curtailed significantly, do they have enough firepower? They have shown they are adept at shooting two-pointers and in young Rafferty they have a powerhouse of a full back. Donegal beware.

Donegal - loads of pace and scoring threats. Perhaps the best manager in the game? Injuries look to be clearing up completely. Vital that Patton is near 100% and that Michael Murphy continues his extraordinary form. There is a feeling of unfinished business from McGuinness first time in charge, when a second All Ireland was not added to the 2012 success. Cannot afford another sloppy first half like we had against Monaghan and Louth recently.

Lockjaw (Donegal) - Posts: 9882 - 09/07/2025 14:53:09    2624641

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After the league it seemed clear that there were 7 teams in contention for the All Ireland. There was another 7 then on their day who could trouble the top 7. Meath have won against 3 of the top 7. They are definitely the stand out team outside of the perceived top 7 prior to the start of the championship. The last two All Ireland winners came from Division 2. Meath are the last Division 2 county standing.

legendzxix (Kerry) - Posts: 8995 - 09/07/2025 15:55:12    2624656

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Replying To legendzxix:  "After the league it seemed clear that there were 7 teams in contention for the All Ireland. There was another 7 then on their day who could trouble the top 7. Meath have won against 3 of the top 7. They are definitely the stand out team outside of the perceived top 7 prior to the start of the championship. The last two All Ireland winners came from Division 2. Meath are the last Division 2 county standing."
After the league it seemed clear that Kerry are out on there own , nothing has changed and they will go on to win there 39th All ireland .

superbluedub (Dublin) - Posts: 2850 - 09/07/2025 23:21:21    2624743

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Replying To superbluedub:  "After the league it seemed clear that Kerry are out on there own , nothing has changed and they will go on to win there 39th All ireland ."
Were Donegal and Galway falling over each other to avoid the league final when they were out in the provincial championships the weekend after?
It was a bizarre league. Seems there will be a weekend off after league finals next year.

legendzxix (Kerry) - Posts: 8995 - 10/07/2025 08:59:09    2624754

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Replying To legendzxix:  "Were Donegal and Galway falling over each other to avoid the league final when they were out in the provincial championships the weekend after?
It was a bizarre league. Seems there will be a weekend off after league finals next year."
Yeah it's a shame because the league is very competitive and deserves a proper league final (in each Division) with fully invested teams. Hopefully there is a wee gap in the calendar in 2026. The final day of the leagues can be very exciting with lots at stake in terms of promotion, relegation and the chance to appear in a final.

Lockjaw (Donegal) - Posts: 9882 - 10/07/2025 10:53:53    2624774

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