WON
Tip WON
Cork City 4-1 Athlone
C
Cork City
Home
W
W
D
W
W
8W 2D 0L
▼ Declining
VS
4-1
A
Athlone
Away
L
W
L
D
W
3W 3D 4L
▼ Declining
Cork City
50%
Draw
30%
Athlone
20%
H Fair Odds
2
D Fair Odds
3.33
A Fair Odds
5
Implied Prob
75.8%
Bookie's implied odds
Our Edge
-13.8%
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).
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
2.7
Avg Goals
75%
Over 1.5
50%
Over 2.5
65%
BTTS Rate
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 →
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
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%
Stake Calculator
Bankroll Tool
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Potential Profit
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Match Archives
History
Head to Head
DIV: Athlone Town4
Cork City1
DIV: Cork City0
Athlone Town0
DIV: Athlone Town1
Cork City0
DIV: Cork City1
Athlone Town0
DIV: Athlone Town3
Cork City2
DIV: Cork City6
Athlone Town1
DIV: Athlone Town1
Cork City2
DIV: Cork City4
Athlone Town1
DIV: Cork City3
Athlone Town1
DIV: Athlone Town0
Cork City2
Recent Form
Cork City
DIV: UC Dublin0
Cork City1
DIV: Cork City2
Longford1
DIV: Cobh Ramblers1
Cork City1
DIV: Cork City1
Bray0
DIV: Wexford1
Cork City4
DIV: Cork City1
Treaty United0
CF: Cork City4
Kerry1
CF: Cork City3
Galway1
CF: St. Patricks1
Cork City1
CF: Cork City1
Waterford0
Athlone
DIV: Treaty United2
Athlone Town0
DIV: Athlone Town2
Cobh Ramblers0
DIV: Bray Wanderers2
Athlone Town1
DIV: Athlone Town2
Wexford2
DIV: Kerry FC0
Athlone Town1
DIV: Athlone Town2
Finn Harps1
CF: Bohemians4
Athlone Town1
DIV: Athlone Town1
Longford2
DIV: UC Dublin2
Athlone Town2
DIV: Athlone Town1
Dundalk1
Match Analysis
Writeup
On Friday, 27th March 2026, Cork City host Athlone in Ireland Division 1. We recommend Cork City to win as the standout selection.
Cork City arrive in strong form, having recorded 8 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats from their last 10 outings.
Athlone are struggling away from home, with a record of 3W 3D 4L 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 1.32 represents the most compelling value in this fixture.
Betting on football gets a whole lot easier when you stop listening to your gut and start paying attention to what the numbers are actually saying. This upcoming Ireland Division 1 match is the perfect excuse to tune out the noise, forget about which club you normally root for, and just dig into the hard facts. We always begin by checking out the home team.
Sure, their overall record for the season dictates the early betting lines, but that only tells half the story. The real secret to finding a good bet is looking closely at their most recent games. That recent action tells us everything we need to know about how well they are attacking and whether their defense is holding up under pressure right now.
Then, you have to give the away team the exact same level of attention. You need to take a step back, look at how they have played across the entire season, and compare that to their performances over the last couple of weeks. Doing this helps you spot situations where the bookies might have priced them completely wrong.
On top of all that, history matters heavily in these matchups. Past meetings between these specific clubs often reveal hidden patterns and playing styles that basic stats just completely miss. When you combine those past head-to-head results with how both sides are playing today, you get a really clear picture of how the 90 minutes will unfold.
Taking all of this into account, the smartest move here is backing 1, especially with the fantastic value sitting at @1.32. Once the game gets underway, all we can do is sit back, watch the action, and let the final score show if our math was right on the money. Check out our other daily tips for more smart bets.
Quick Answers
FAQ
What is the recommended bet for Cork City vs Athlone?
Our selection is 1 — Cork City to win, priced at approximately 1.32. 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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