Value bet: Both teams to score @ 2.05 – our chance 57% vs 49% implied by the price (edge +16%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Quick tips for this match
ResultCork City to win ✗63% · @1.31
Double chanceCork City or draw ✗83% · @1.05
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓57% · @2.05
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓78% · @1.22
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.08
Cork City vs Longford Town preview and prediction
The match
Cork City host Longford Town in the First Division on Friday 10 July, with kick-off at 19:45 (WAT) at Turners Cross. Cork City are 1st with 75 points from 36 games (top of the table), while Longford Town sit 5th on 52 points (in the top half). A gap of 23 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Cork City's last 5: WWWWW Most recently they beat Cobh Ramblers 1–0 away. At home they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 3. They are scoring freely – 2.3 goals a game. 6 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Longford Town's last 5: WLLWW Most recently they beat UCD 2–1 at home. On the road they have won 0 and lost 2 of their last 3. Goals have not been a problem: 2.0 per game.
Cork City arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 3.0 points a game against 1.7.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 13 March 2026, finished Cork City 2–1 Longford Town.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.9 goals: 1.9 for Cork City and 1.0 for Longford Town. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 55%, both teams to score at 57%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Cork City 63%, draw 20%, Longford Town 17%.
Both teams to score: yes (57%) at 2.05.
Value angle: Both teams to score at 2.05 – 57% on our numbers against 49% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 78% chance at odds of 1.22. Predicted score: Cork City 1–1 Longford Town. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Cork City63%fair 1.59 · @1.31
Draw20%fair 5.10 · @4.75
Longford Town17%fair 5.76 · @10.25
2.90Expected goals
1.89Cork City xG
1.01Longford Town xG
57%Both score
55%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–111%
1–010%
2–110%
2–010%
3–16%
3–06%
From our goals model: Cork City 1.9 – 1.0 Longford Town expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Cork City vs Longford Town?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 78% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Cork City vs Longford Town?
On our numbers Cork City have a 63% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Longford Town 17%.
How many goals will there be in Cork City vs Longford Town?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 55% likely and both teams score 57% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Cork City vs Longford Town?
Our predicted score is Cork City 1–1 Longford Town, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Cork City vs Longford Town?
Cork City vs Longford Town (First Division) kicks off on Friday 10 July 2026 at 19:45 (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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