Athlone Town vs Cork City Prediction

First Division · Fri 2 Oct 2026
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Athlone Town
2 - 1
Full time · HT 2 - 1
Cork City
Kick-offFri 2 Oct, 19:45
Our tip2 @ 1.95 ✗
GoalsOver 2.5
Confidence70%

Full-time report

Our tip2 ✗
Double chance12 ✓
BTTSYes ✓
Over/Under 2.5Over 2.5 ✓

Recent form

Last 5 matches, home and away

Head to head

Full head to head: Athlone Town vs Cork City →

Our prediction

Cork City to win

@ 1.95
Double chance
12  •  Athlone Town or Cork City
@ 1.29
Both teams to score
Yes – both teams score
@ 1.50
Confidence
70%

Our record

Our tips in First Divisionlast 30 days
4/944%

Correct 1X2 tips (home win, draw or away win), checked against the final score.

Who will win?

Voting closed at kick-off.

Goals outlook

Over/Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Confidence
75%
Over 2.5: 51%Under 2.5: 49%
Expected goals
1.37Athlone Town
2.73Total
1.36Cork City

Possible correct scores

1 – 1 Draw 9% @ 7.00
1 – 2 Cork City win 8% @ 8.00 Our pick
0 – 1 Cork City win 6% @ 10.00
0 – 2 Cork City win 6% @ 10.00
2 – 1 Athlone Town win 6% @ 11.00 ✓ Final score

Final score: 2 – 1 – in our list ✓. Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.

Win probability

Athlone Town20%
Draw16%
Cork City64%

Odds (1X2)

13.10
X3.50
21.95

Athlone Town vs Cork City preview and result

Athlone Town and Cork City met in the First Division on Friday 2 October 2026 at 19:45 (Nigerian time). The match finished 2 - 1, 2 - 1 at half time.

Our model gives Athlone Town a 20% chance of winning, the draw 16% and Cork City 64%. Our pick was Cork City to win with 70% confidence at odds of 1.95. The pick lost this time ✗. For a safer option, the double chance 12 (Athlone Town or Cork City) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.29.

Goals: we expect about 2.7 goals (1.4 for Athlone Town, 1.4 for Cork City). The chance of three or more goals is 51%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (75% confidence). 3 goals were scored.

Frequently asked questions

What was the prediction for Athlone Town vs Cork City?

Our pre-match prediction is Cork City to win (70% confidence) at odds of 1.95. Win chances: Athlone Town 20%, draw 16%, Cork City 64%.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Athlone Town vs Cork City?

We expect about 2.7 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 75% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 51%).

What time is Athlone Town vs Cork City?

Athlone Town vs Cork City (First Division) was played on Friday 2 October 2026 at 19:45 Nigerian time (WAT).

What is a safe bet for Athlone Town vs Cork City?

The double chance 12 (Athlone Town or Cork City) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.29. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.

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