Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✗52% · @1.83
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓76% · @1.22
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–0 ✗15% · fair 6.81
Cork City vs Athlone Town preview and prediction
The match
Athlone Town travel to Turners Cross in the First Division on Monday 3 August (17:00 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: WLDLL Most recently they beat Finn Harps 3–0 away. They average 1.8 scored and 2.7 conceded.
Athlone Town's last 5: DLWWL Most recently they drew with UCD 0–0 at home. They average 1.2 scored and 0.7 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 22 May 2026, finished Athlone Town 0–3 Cork City. Across their last 2 meetings Cork City have won 2, Athlone Town 0, with 0 draws and 4.0 goals per game; both teams scored in 1 of them.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.7 goals: 2.1 for Cork City and 0.6 for Athlone Town. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 53%, both teams to score at 48%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Cork City 72%, draw 18%, Athlone Town 10%.
Both teams to score: no (52%) at 1.83.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Cork City to win – a 72% chance at odds of 1.40. Predicted score: Cork City 2–0 Athlone Town. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Cork City72%fair 1.39 · @1.40
Draw18%fair 5.69 · @4.30
Athlone Town10%fair 9.53 · @8.30
2.67Expected goals
2.06Cork City xG
0.61Athlone Town xG
48%Both score
53%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–015%
1–014%
3–010%
2–19%
1–19%
0–07%
From our goals model: Cork City 2.1 – 0.6 Athlone Town expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Cork City vs Athlone Town?
Our pick is Cork City to win with a 72% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.40.
Who will win Cork City vs Athlone Town?
On our numbers Cork City have a 72% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Athlone Town 10%.
How many goals will there be in Cork City vs Athlone Town?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 53% likely and both teams score 48% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Cork City vs Athlone Town?
Our predicted score is Cork City 2–0 Athlone Town, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Cork City vs Athlone Town?
Cork City vs Athlone Town (First Division) kicks off on Monday 3 August 2026 at 17:00 (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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