Good pick · fair odds 1.64 · bookmaker 1.57 · Won ✓
5/10Rating
1.57Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultUCD to win ✗59% · @1.67
Double chanceEither team to win ✗82% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓61% · @1.57
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓79% · fair 1.26
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.07
UCD vs Longford Town preview and prediction
The match
The First Division sees UCD take on Longford Town on Friday 9 October, kicking off at 19:45 (WAT) at UCD Bowl. UCD are 2nd with 56 points from 36 games (in the top four), while Longford Town sit 5th on 52 points (in the top half).
Form guide
UCD's last 5: WLLDD Most recently they beat Treaty United 4–0 away. At home they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. Goals have not been a problem: 2.3 per game.
Longford Town's last 5: DWWLL Most recently they drew with Wexford 3–3 away. On the road they have won 1 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.3 scored and 1.5 conceded.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 4 July 2026, finished Longford Town 2–1 UCD. Across their last 2 meetings UCD have won 1, Longford Town 1, with 0 draws and 2.5 goals per game; both teams scored in 1 of them.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.0 goals: 1.9 for UCD and 1.0 for Longford Town. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 57% likely and both teams score in 61% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: UCD 59%, draw 18%, Longford Town 22%.
Both teams to score: yes (61%) at 1.57.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 61% chance at odds of 1.57. Predicted score: UCD 1–1 Longford Town. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
UCD59%fair 1.68 · @1.67
Draw18%fair 5.41 · @3.70
Longford Town22%fair 4.52 · @4.00
2.96Expected goals
1.91UCD xG
1.05Longford Town xG
61%Both score
57%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–110%
2–110%
1–010%
2–09%
3–16%
3–06%
From our goals model: UCD 1.9 – 1.0 Longford Town expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 61% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.57.
Who will win UCD vs Longford Town?
On our numbers UCD have a 59% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Longford Town 22%.
How many goals will there be in UCD vs Longford Town?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 57% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for UCD vs Longford Town?
Our predicted score is UCD 1–1 Longford Town, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is UCD vs Longford Town?
UCD vs Longford Town (First Division) kicks off on Friday 9 October 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at UCD Bowl.
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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