WON Tip WON Cork City 4-1 Athlone
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Cork City

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W W D W W
8W 2D 0L ▼ Declining
VS
4-1
A
Athlone
Away
L W L D W
3W 3D 4L ▼ Declining
24predictiontoday Selection · Friday, 27th March 2026
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Backing Cork City to win
Cork City 50%
Draw 30%
Athlone 20%
H Fair Odds 2
D Fair Odds 3.33
A Fair Odds 5
Implied Prob 78.1% Bookie's implied odds
Our Edge -16.1% Overpriced
Kelly % 0% Suggested bankroll %
Head to Head
Record
6
Cork City
1
Draws
3
Athlone
10
Meetings
3.3
Avg Goals
60%
BTTS
60%
Over 2.5
Supports Tip Cork City won 6 of the last 10 meetings (1 draws).
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Stats Duel
Comparison
Cork City
Metric
Athlone
1.9
Goals For / Game
1.3
0.6
Goals Against / Game
1.6
40%
Clean Sheets
20%
8-2-0
W — D — L
3-3-4
Win Rate
80%
30%
2.7
Avg Goals
75%
Over 1.5
50%
Over 2.5
65%
BTTS Rate
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Score Probability Matrix
Poisson Model
A0
A1
A2
A3
A4
A5
C0
0-0 6.7%
0-1 6.4%
0-2 3.0%
0-3 1.0%
0-4 0.2%
0-5 0.0%
C1
1-0 11.8%
1-1 11.2%
1-2 5.3%
1-3 1.7%
1-4 0.4%
1-5 0.1%
C2
2-0 10.3%
2-1 9.8%
2-2 4.6%
2-3 1.5%
2-4 0.4%
2-5 0.1%
C3
3-0 6.0%
3-1 5.7%
3-2 2.7%
3-3 0.9%
3-4 0.2%
3-5 0.0%
C4
4-0 2.6%
4-1 2.5%
4-2 1.2%
4-3 0.4%
4-4 0.1%
4-5 0.0%
C5
5-0 0.9%
5-1 0.9%
5-2 0.4%
5-3 0.1%
5-4 0.0%
5-5 0.0%
Top Scores 1-0(11.8%) 2-0(10.3%) 2-1(9.8%)
■ Best match ■ Possible ■ Low · ■ Contradicts tip C=Home goals ↓   A=Away →
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Market Odds Intelligence
Value Finder
Cork City Win
50%
2
Draw
30%
3.33
Athlone Win
20%
5
Fair value decimal odds based on probability model. Compare against your bookmaker's line to identify value.
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Team Ratings
Grades
Cork City
Overall
8.6
Scoring
6.3
Defence
8.0
Athlone
Overall
3.9
Scoring
4.3
Defence
4.7
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Combination Markets
Smart Picks
Result & BTTS
Home Win & BTTS Yes 38%
Home Win & BTTS No 21%
Draw & BTTS Yes 12%
Draw & BTTS No 7%
Away Win & BTTS Yes 14%
Away Win & BTTS No 8%
Result & Goals
Home Win & Over 2.5 30%
Home Win & Under 2.5 30%
Draw & Over 2.5 10%
Draw & Under 2.5 10%
Away Win & Over 2.5 11%
Away Win & Under 2.5 11%
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Stake Calculator
Bankroll Tool
Kelly %
Stake
Potential Profit
Uses Kelly Criterion at selected fraction. Half Kelly (0.5) is recommended for reduced variance. Not financial advice.
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Match Archives
History
Head to Head
11.10.24
DIV: Athlone Town4
Cork City1
09.08.24
DIV: Cork City0
Athlone Town0
31.05.24
DIV: Athlone Town1
Cork City0
29.03.24
DIV: Cork City1
Athlone Town0
14.10.22
DIV: Athlone Town3
Cork City2
05.08.22
DIV: Cork City6
Athlone Town1
06.05.22
DIV: Athlone Town1
Cork City2
25.03.22
DIV: Cork City4
Athlone Town1
03.09.21
DIV: Cork City3
Athlone Town1
18.06.21
DIV: Athlone Town0
Cork City2
Recent Form
Cork City
20.03.26
DIV: UC Dublin0
Cork City1
W
13.03.26
DIV: Cork City2
Longford1
W
06.03.26
DIV: Cobh Ramblers1
Cork City1
D
27.02.26
DIV: Cork City1
Bray0
W
20.02.26
DIV: Wexford1
Cork City4
W
13.02.26
DIV: Cork City1
Treaty United0
W
04.02.26
CF: Cork City4
Kerry1
W
29.01.26
CF: Cork City3
Galway1
W
23.01.26
CF: St. Patricks1
Cork City1
D
14.01.26
CF: Cork City1
Waterford0
W
Athlone
20.03.26
DIV: Treaty United2
Athlone Town0
L
13.03.26
DIV: Athlone Town2
Cobh Ramblers0
W
06.03.26
DIV: Bray Wanderers2
Athlone Town1
L
27.02.26
DIV: Athlone Town2
Wexford2
D
20.02.26
DIV: Kerry FC0
Athlone Town1
W
13.02.26
DIV: Athlone Town2
Finn Harps1
W
16.01.26
CF: Bohemians4
Athlone Town1
L
17.10.25
DIV: Athlone Town1
Longford2
L
10.10.25
DIV: UC Dublin2
Athlone Town2
D
03.10.25
DIV: Athlone Town1
Dundalk1
D
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Match Analysis
Writeup

Beating the oddsmakers requires a careful, steady approach, and this upcoming Ireland Division 1 fixture is a textbook case for why data analysis works. The key is to take the emotion out of the game and focus on the hard numbers that actually move the market. Let’s look at the hosts first.

Their general form establishes their market expectation. Yet, seasoned bettors know to look a lot closer. A deep dive into their recent performances uncovers the clear reality of their current attacking rhythm and their defensive discipline.

The traveling team possesses a unique profile that we need to unpack. Comparing their long-term form with the immediate spark shown in their latest games is essential to finding out if they hold hidden betting value today. History cannot be swept under the rug, either.

Evaluating the head-to-head data frequently highlights recurring dominance or tactical setups that regularly cause problems for one side. Mixing these past encounters with the latest form metrics yields a strong pick for the clash. With all variables considered, the optimal path is obvious.

Our highlighted choice is 1, which is where the sharp money is heading, boosted by the current @1.28 odds available. Once the whistle blows, the talking is over. It will all come down to the final score to validate our statistical blueprint.

Make sure to review our other daily predictions.

Quick Answers
FAQ
What is the recommended bet for Cork City vs Athlone?
Our selection is 1 — Cork City to win, priced at approximately 1.28. Tip confidence rating: 62%.
What is Cork City's current form?
Cork City have won 8, drawn 2 and lost 0 of their last 10 matches.
How has Athlone been performing recently?
Athlone have recorded 3 wins, 3 draws and 4 defeats from 10 recent games.
What does the head-to-head record show?
Cork City lead with 6 wins versus Athlone's 3, with 1 draws across 10 meetings.
How many goals are expected in this match?
Recent fixtures involving these sides average 2.7 goals per game. The head-to-head BTTS rate stands at 60%.
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