Athlone Town vs Cork City: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 31 May

Athlone Town
WWLDW
4th place in Ireland First Division
2
1-0
FT
31/05/2024 18:45
Cork City
WDDDL
1st place in Ireland First Division
Ireland First Division
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Athlone Town vs Cork City on 31 May 2024 (kick-off: 18:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Athlone Town vs Cork City preview before placing your bet.

  • Athlone Town are currently 4th with 55 points after 36 matches.
  • Cork City sit 1st with 78 points from 36 matches.
  • Our algorithm prediction: Cork City to win with probability 53%.
  • Head-to-head history favors Cork City, who have won 5 of the last 6 meetings. Athlone Town have one win, while 0 matches ended in draws.
Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards
Home team Away team
Probability %
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2
Pred
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2024-05-31

Athlone Town vs Cork City - Prediction & Odds

Athlone Town
Athlone Town
Cork City
Cork City
2024-05-31 18:45
20
27
53
2
1 - 1
1 - 1
2.25
1.69
FT
1-0 1-0
-
weather
STANDINGS UP TO 31/05/2024
Overall Table PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Cork City Cork City
78 36 22 12 2 64 23 41
02 UC Dublin UC Dublin
56 36 14 14 8 47 37 10
03 Wexford (Youth) Wexford (Youth)
56 36 15 11 10 61 56 5
04 Athlone Town Athlone Town
55 36 15 10 11 51 49 2
05 Bray Wanderers Bray Wanderers
51 36 14 9 13 54 47 7
06 Finn Harps Finn Harps
46 36 12 10 14 39 43 -4
07 Treaty United Treaty United
44 36 11 11 14 41 43 -2
08 Cobh Ramblers Cobh Ramblers
44 36 12 8 16 41 56 -15
09 Longford Town Longford Town
29 36 6 11 19 41 64 -23
10 Kerry FC Kerry FC
27 36 5 12 19 34 55 -21
Head To Head
29/03/2024 19:45
Cork City Cork City
1 - 0
Athlone Town Athlone Town
IRE D1
14/10/2022 18:45
Athlone Town Athlone Town
3 - 2
Cork City Cork City
IRE D1
05/08/2022 18:45
Cork City Cork City
6 - 1
Athlone Town Athlone Town
IRE D1
06/05/2022 18:45
Athlone Town Athlone Town
1 - 2
Cork City Cork City
IRE D1
25/03/2022 19:45
Cork City Cork City
4 - 1
Athlone Town Athlone Town
IRE D1
03/09/2021 18:45
Cork City Cork City
3 - 1
Athlone Town Athlone Town
IRE D1
Athlone Town
1
17%
Draw
0
0%
Cork City
5
83%
Athlone Town Athlone Town Last 6 matches
24/05/2024 18:45
Athlone Town 2 - 2 UC Dublin IRE D1
18/05/2024 18:30
Longford Town 1 - 1 Athlone Town IRE D1
10/05/2024 18:45
Athlone Town 2 - 1 Bray Wanderers IRE D1
06/05/2024 15:59
Treaty United 0 - 1 Athlone Town IRE D1
03/05/2024 18:45
Wexford (Youth) 2 - 2 Athlone Town IRE D1
26/04/2024 18:45
Athlone Town 2 - 1 Cobh Ramblers IRE D1
Win
50%
Draw
50%
Lost
0%
Last 6 matches Cork City Cork City
24/05/2024 18:45
Cork City 1 - 1 Treaty United IRE D1
17/05/2024 18:45
Bray Wanderers 1 - 3 Cork City IRE D1
10/05/2024 18:45
Cobh Ramblers 0 - 3 Cork City IRE D1
06/05/2024 15:59
Cork City 1 - 1 Wexford (Youth) IRE D1
03/05/2024 18:45
Kerry FC 0 - 1 Cork City IRE D1
26/04/2024 17:00
Finn Harps 0 - 2 Cork City IRE D1
Win
67%
Draw
33%
Lost
0%
Overall Home/Away
Full time First half Second half
All leagues Ireland First Division
Played games
Athlone Town
Athlone Town
233
 Cork City
Cork City
251
Goals
Scored
280
Avg. per game
1.20
Conceded
427
Avg. per game
1.83
Scored
370
Avg. per game
1.47
Conceded
290
Avg. per game
1.16
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
5 (83%)1 (17%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
6 (100%)0 (0%)
In last 233 matches
YesNo
163 (70%)70 (30%)
In last 233 matches
NoYes
187 (75%)64 (25%)
Athlone Town

Athlone Town

Recent matches

Cork City

Cork City

Under /Over

(78%)35 10(22%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(76%)34 11(24%)

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(22%)10 35(78%)

Under /Over

(53%)24 21(47%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(56%)25 20(44%)

/Yes

(51%)23 22(49%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(47%)21 24(53%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Athlone Town Athlone Town
Cork City Cork City
Shots
Athlone Town
Athlone Town
Total shots
9.50 avg / game
Blocked
0 total
Avg. —
Cork City
Cork City
Total shots
11.13 avg / game
Blocked
83 total
Avg. 2.77
Athlone Town Athlone Town Pass Cork City Cork City
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
47%
Total passes
18737
Avg. 341 / game
Accurate
110%
Ball possession
50%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Athlone Town
Athlone Town
21530
Avg. 92.40 / game
 Cork City
Cork City
23214
Avg. 92.49 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Athlone Town
Athlone Town
11924
Avg. 51.18 / game
 Cork City
Cork City
12933
Avg. 51.53 / game
OTHERS
Athlone Town
Athlone Town
233
Played games
Cork City
Cork City
251
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.18
41
Clean sheets
88
0.35
4.29
999
Corners
1297
5.17
0.30
71
Throw-ins
890
3.55
0.04
10
Offsides
115
0.46
0.46
107
GK saves
208
0.83
Athlone Town
Athlone Town
DISCIPLINARY
Cork City
Cork City
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
2.06
479
Yellow card
469
1.87
0.09
21
Red card
17
0.07
0.26
60
Fouls
859
3.42
0.00
0
Tackles
700
2.79
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How We Build the Athlone Town vs Cork City Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Athlone Town vs Cork City on 31 May 2024 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Ireland First Division fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Athlone Town vs Cork City Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Athlone Town's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Cork City's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Ireland First Division Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Ireland First Division standings and the Ireland First Division form table to understand exactly where Athlone Town and Cork City sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our Ireland First Division predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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