Armagh v Donegal: All-Eire Champs Face Ulster Kings in Blockbuster Ultimate Rematch
Clones can be packed to the rafters this weekend as reigning All-Eire champions Armagh go head-to-head with Ulster title holders Donegal in a mouth-watering Ulster Soccer Championship Ultimate rematch. This repeat of final yr’s epic decider guarantees fireworks, particularly with a lot current historical past between these two Ulster powerhouses.
Donegal edged that 2024 ultimate after a dramatic penalty shootout, successful 6-5 after the perimeters couldn’t be separated in regular and further time. Now, Armagh return with silverware in hand, seeking to declare their first Ulster title since 2008.
Betting Odds: Draw the Worth as Bookies Edge In direction of Donegal
The bookies make Donegal favourites at 4/6, with Armagh priced at 6/4, however the standout worth lies within the draw at 8/1. Given the razor-thin margins between the groups and final yr’s ultimate additionally going to penalties, tipping the attract regular time seems to be the neatest play.
Paths to the Ultimate
Armagh
- Armagh 1-34 Antrim 1-23 (Quarter-Ultimate)
- Armagh 0-23 Tyrone 0-22 (Semi-Ultimate)
Donegal
- Donegal 1-25 Derry 1-15 (Preliminary Spherical)
- Donegal 0-23 Monaghan 0-21 (Quarter-Ultimate)
- Donegal 1-19 Down 0-16 (Semi-Ultimate)
Latest Conferences
- 2024: Donegal 0-20 Armagh 0-20 (Donegal received 6-5 on pens)
- 2022: Armagh 3-17 Donegal 0-16 (Qualifiers)
- 2022: Donegal 1-16 Armagh 0-12 (Ulster QF)
- 2020: Donegal 1-22 Armagh 0-13 (Ulster SF)
- 2015: Donegal 2-11 Armagh 0-8 (Ulster QF)
4 of the final 5 conferences have gone Donegal’s means, however Armagh are trending upward and look extra harmful with every outing.
Ulster Ultimate Flashbacks
- 2024: Donegal 0-20 Armagh 0-20 (Donegal received on pens)
- 2006: Armagh 1-9 Donegal 0-9
- 2004: Armagh 3-15 Donegal 0-11
- 2002: Armagh 1-14 Donegal 1-10
- 1990: Donegal 0-15 Armagh 0-14
Storylines and Stats
- Armagh are chasing their first Ulster title since 2008.
- Donegal are bidding for his or her seventh provincial crown since 2011.
- Armagh and Donegal have met in two of the final three Ulster finals.
- Donegal received their league conflict 0-21 to 1-10 earlier this yr.
- McGeeney and McGuinness are each seasoned managers, including a tactical edge to this rivalry.
Tip: Again the Draw at 8/1
With so little to separate them and historical past repeating itself final yr, the draw at 8/1 in regular time is the worth tip of the weekend. A cagey, tactical battle is probably going, with further time (and presumably penalties) as soon as once more wanted to separate them.
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