Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✗51% · @1.62
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓74% · @1.25
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗14% · fair 6.90
Cork City vs Athlone Town preview and prediction
The match
Athlone Town travel to Turners Cross in the First Division on Friday 27 March (20:45 WAT) to face Cork City. Cork City are 1st with 75 points from 36 games (top of the table), while Athlone Town sit 7th on 48 points (in the bottom half). A gap of 27 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Cork City's last 5: WWDWW Most recently they beat UCD 1–0 away. At home they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.7 scored and 0.5 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Athlone Town's last 5: LWLDW Most recently they lost to Treaty United 0–2 away. On the road they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.3 scored and 1.2 conceded.
Cork City arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.7 points a game against 1.7.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.6 goals: 1.9 for Cork City and 0.7 for Athlone Town. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 50%, both teams to score at 49%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Cork City 66%, draw 21%, Athlone Town 13%.
Both teams to score: no (51%) at 1.62.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Under 3.5 goals – a 72% chance at odds of 1.38. Predicted score: Cork City 1–0 Athlone Town. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Cork City66%fair 1.52 · @1.33
Draw21%fair 4.78 · @4.50
Athlone Town13%fair 7.52 · @10.50
2.56Expected goals
1.87Cork City xG
0.69Athlone Town xG
49%Both score
50%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–014%
2–014%
1–110%
2–19%
3–08%
0–08%
From our goals model: Cork City 1.9 – 0.7 Athlone Town expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Cork City to win✓
66%
1.52
1.33
Double chance
Cork City or draw✓
87%
1.15
1.05
Both teams to score
Not both teams to score✗
51%
1.96
1.62
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
74%
1.36
1.25
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
50%
1.99
2.00
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
72%
1.40
1.38
Half-time result
Cork City ahead at half-time✓
46%
2.17
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Cork City / FT Cork City✓
42%
2.40
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
14%
6.90
–
Form
Cork City – last 6
WWDWWW
20 Mar
@ UCD
1–0
W
13 Mar
vs Longford Town
2–1
W
6 Mar
@ Cobh Ramblers
1–1
D
27 Feb
vs Bray Wanderers
1–0
W
20 Feb
@ Wexford
4–1
W
13 Feb
vs Treaty United
1–0
W
1.7Scored / game
0.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Athlone Town – last 6
LWLDWW
20 Mar
@ Treaty United
0–2
L
13 Mar
vs Cobh Ramblers
2–0
W
6 Mar
@ Bray Wanderers
1–2
L
27 Feb
vs Wexford
2–2
D
20 Feb
@ Kerry
1–0
W
13 Feb
vs Finn Harps
2–1
W
1.3Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Cork City and Athlone Town.
What is the prediction for Cork City vs Athlone Town?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 72% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.38.
Who will win Cork City vs Athlone Town?
On our numbers Cork City have a 66% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Athlone Town 13%.
How many goals will there be in Cork City vs Athlone Town?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 50% likely and both teams score 49% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Cork City vs Athlone Town?
Our predicted score is Cork City 1–0 Athlone Town, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Cork City vs Athlone Town?
Cork City vs Athlone Town (First Division) kicks off on Friday 27 March 2026 at 20:45 (West Africa Time) at Turners Cross.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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