The First Division sees Athlone Town take on Cork City on Friday 22 May, kicking off at 19:45 (WAT) at Athlone Town Stadium. Athlone Town are 7th with 48 points from 36 games (in the bottom half), while Cork City sit 1st on 75 points (top of the table). A gap of 27 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Athlone Town's last 5: DDDWW Most recently they drew with Treaty United 0–0 at home. At home they have won 1 and lost 0 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game.
Cork City's last 5: WLLDW Most recently they beat UCD 3–1 at home. They average 1.7 scored and 1.2 conceded.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 27 March 2026, finished Cork City 4–1 Athlone Town.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.5 goals: 0.7 for Athlone Town and 1.8 for Cork City. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 48%, both teams to score at 51%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Athlone Town 16%, draw 22%, Cork City 62%.
Safer route: Cork City or draw (84%) at 1.15.
Both teams to score: yes (51%) at 1.83.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Under 3.5 goals – a 73% chance at odds of 1.33. Predicted score: Athlone Town 0–1 Cork City. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Athlone Town16%fair 6.39 · @5.10
Draw22%fair 4.47 · @3.80
Cork City62%fair 1.61 · @1.64
2.50Expected goals
0.74Athlone Town xG
1.76Cork City xG
51%Both score
48%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
0–114%
0–213%
1–111%
1–29%
0–08%
0–37%
From our goals model: Athlone Town 0.7 – 1.8 Cork City expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Athlone Town vs Cork City?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.33.
Who will win Athlone Town vs Cork City?
On our numbers Athlone Town have a 16% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Cork City 62%.
How many goals will there be in Athlone Town vs Cork City?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 48% likely and both teams score 51% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Athlone Town vs Cork City?
Our predicted score is Athlone Town 0–1 Cork City, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.
When is Athlone Town vs Cork City?
Athlone Town vs Cork City (First Division) kicks off on Friday 22 May 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at Athlone Town Stadium.
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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