C
Cork City
Home
W
L
L
L
L
6W 0D 4L
โฒ Improving
VS
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5:00 pm
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Turner's Cross (Cork)
A
Athlone
Away
D
L
W
W
L
2W 3D 5L
โ Steady
Cork City
50%
Draw
30%
Athlone
20%
H Fair Odds
2
D Fair Odds
3.33
A Fair Odds
5
Implied Prob
72.5%
Bookie's implied odds
Our Edge
-16.5%
Overpriced
Kelly %
0%
Suggested bankroll %
Supporting Bets
Extras
Primary Selection
1 โ Cork City to win
1.38
BTTS โ No65%
Cork City Clean Sheet60%
๐ Betting Slip / Acca Builder
Cork City vs Athlone
Competition: Ireland Division 1
Date: Monday, 3rd August 2026
KO: 5:00 pm
Pick: 1 (Cork City to win)
Odds: 1.38
Confidence: 56%
Also: BTTS โ No (65%)
Also: Cork City Clean Sheet (60%)
Head to Head
Record
6
Cork City
1
Draws
3
Athlone
10
Meetings
3.5
Avg Goals
60%
BTTS
70%
Over 2.5
Supports Tip
Cork City won 6 of the last 10 meetings (1 draws).
Stats Duel
Comparison
Cork City
Metric
Athlone
2.3
Goals For / Game
0.9
1.9
Goals Against / Game
1.1
60%
Clean Sheets
30%
6-0-4
W โ D โ L
2-3-5
Win Rate
3.1
Avg Goals
75%
Over 1.5
55%
Over 2.5
35%
BTTS Rate
Score Probability Matrix
Poisson Model
A0
A1
A2
A3
A4
A5
C0
0-0
4.5%
0-1
6.3%
0-2
4.4%
0-3
2.1%
0-4
0.7%
0-5
0.2%
C1
1-0
7.7%
1-1
10.7%
1-2
7.5%
1-3
3.5%
1-4
1.2%
1-5
0.3%
C2
2-0
6.5%
2-1
9.1%
2-2
6.4%
2-3
3.0%
2-4
1.0%
2-5
0.3%
C3
3-0
3.7%
3-1
5.2%
3-2
3.6%
3-3
1.7%
3-4
0.6%
3-5
0.2%
C4
4-0
1.6%
4-1
2.2%
4-2
1.5%
4-3
0.7%
4-4
0.3%
4-5
0.1%
C5
5-0
0.5%
5-1
0.8%
5-2
0.5%
5-3
0.2%
5-4
0.1%
5-5
0.0%
Top Scores
2-1(9.1%)
1-0(7.7%)
2-0(6.5%)
โ Best match
โ Possible
โ Low ยท โ Contradicts tip
C=Home goals โ A=Away โ
Market Odds Intelligence
Value Finder
Cork City Win
2
50%
Draw
3.33
30%
Athlone Win
5
20%
Fair value decimal odds based on probability model. Compare against your bookmaker's line to identify value.
Team Ratings
Grades
Combination Markets
Smart Picks
Result & BTTS
Home Win & BTTS Yes
22%
Home Win & BTTS No
41%
Draw & BTTS Yes
6%
Draw & BTTS No
10%
Away Win & BTTS Yes
7%
Away Win & BTTS No
14%
Result & Goals
Home Win & Over 2.5
35%
Home Win & Under 2.5
28%
Draw & Over 2.5
9%
Draw & Under 2.5
7%
Away Win & Over 2.5
12%
Away Win & Under 2.5
9%
Stake Calculator
Bankroll Tool
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Kelly %
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Potential Profit
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Match Archives
History
Head to Head
Athlone0
Cork City3
Cork City4
Athlone1
Athlone4
Cork City1
Cork City0
Athlone0
Athlone1
Cork City0
Cork City1
Athlone0
Athlone3
Cork City2
Cork City6
Athlone1
Athlone1
Cork City2
Cork City4
Athlone1
Recent Form
Cork City
Finn Harps0
Cork City3
UC Dublin5
Cork City2
Shamrock Rovers4
Cork City (AET)1
Cork City1
Cardiff6
Cork City3
Longford4
Cobh Ramblers0
Cork City1
Cork City2
Bray0
Cork City4
Treaty United0
Wexford0
Cork City2
Cork City4
Finn Harps0
Athlone
Athlone0
UC Dublin0
Treaty United2
Athlone1
Athlone3
Midleton0
Athlone2
Cobh Ramblers0
Bray1
Athlone0
Athlone1
Finn Harps1
Athlone2
Wexford2
Kerry1
Athlone0
UC Dublin1
Athlone0
Athlone0
Cork City3
Cork City (Home)
Cork City1
Cardiff6
Cork City3
Longford4
Cork City2
Bray0
Cork City4
Treaty United0
Cork City4
Finn Harps0
Cork City3
UC Dublin1
Cork City0
Cobh Ramblers1
Cork City2
Wexford1
Cork City4
Kerry2
Cork City4
Athlone1
Athlone (Away)
Treaty United2
Athlone1
Bray1
Athlone0
Kerry1
Athlone0
UC Dublin1
Athlone0
Cobh Ramblers1
Athlone0
Longford1
Athlone1
Finn Harps1
Athlone2
Wexford1
Athlone0
Cork City4
Athlone1
Treaty United2
Athlone0
Match Analysis
Writeup
On Monday, 3rd August 2026, Cork City host Athlone at Turner's Cross (Cork) in Ireland Division 1. We recommend Cork City to win as the standout selection.
Cork City arrive showing mixed form, having recorded 6 wins, 0 draws and 4 defeats from their last 10 outings.
Athlone are struggling away from home, with a record of 2W 3D 5L across 10 matches.
Historical meetings favour Cork City, who lead the head-to-head with 6 wins to Athlone's 3, with 1 draws from 10 encounters. Both teams have scored in 60% of those meetings.
Our verdict: cork city to win at odds of 1.38 represents the most compelling value in this fixture.
Let me be honest with you about how this Ireland Division 1 match looks once you strip away the noise. The pundits will give you a narrative. We are going to give you the evidence and let you decide whether it adds up.
The home team rolls in on 1 win, 4 losses from their last 5 games. Now, plenty of people will see that and stop reading, which is exactly the mistake the bookmakers are counting on. A recent run only means something when you understand why it happened. Were the wins built on solid defending and clinical finishing, or did they ride their luck and survive a couple of scares? Five matches is enough of a sample to spot the difference, and the difference is where the money is.
Across from them, the away side brings 2 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses from their last 5 games on their travels. Road form is the great separator in this sport. A team that knows how to grind out a result in someone else’s backyard is worth a completely different price than one that folds the moment things get uncomfortable. We have watched closely for which of those two this lot resembles right now.
Put the home and away pictures side by side and the value reveals itself. The bookies have set their line; we think it is a touch off. Our angle is 1 at @1.38, sitting at roughly 50,30,20% in our model. The match gets going at 5:00 pm over at Turner’s Cross (Cork).
That is the read. Take it, leave it, or fold it into a slip with our other tips today โ but at least now you know the reasoning behind it.
Quick Answers
FAQ
What is the recommended bet for Cork City vs Athlone?
Our selection is 1 โ Cork City to win, priced at approximately 1.38. Tip confidence rating: 56%.
What is Cork City's current form?
Cork City have won 6, drawn 0 and lost 4 of their last 10 matches.
How has Athlone been performing recently?
Athlone have recorded 2 wins, 3 draws and 5 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 3.1 goals per game. The head-to-head BTTS rate stands at 60%.
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