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

Athlone Town

W W L D W

4th place in Ireland First Division

1-0

31/05/2024 14:45

Cork City

W D D D L

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: 14:45) 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 will face Cork City in Ireland First Division on May 31, 2024 at 14:45.
Athlone Town are currently 4th with 55 points after 36 matches.
Cork City sit 1st with 78 points from 36 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 1.69.

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 %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

14:45

2024-05-31

Athlone Town vs Cork City - Prediction & Odds

Athlone Town

Cork City

2024-05-31 14:45

STANDINGS UP TO 31/05/2024

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Cork City	78	36	22	12	2	64	23	41
02 UC Dublin	56	36	14	14	8	47	37	10
03 Wexford (Youth)	56	36	15	11	10	61	56	5
04 Athlone Town	55	36	15	10	11	51	49	2
05 Bray Wanderers	51	36	14	9	13	54	47	7
06 Finn Harps	46	36	12	10	14	39	43	-4
07 Treaty United	44	36	11	11	14	41	43	-2
08 Cobh Ramblers	44	36	12	8	16	41	56	-15
09 Longford Town	29	36	6	11	19	41	64	-23
10 Kerry FC	27	36	5	12	19	34	55	-21

Head To Head

29/03/2024 15:45

Cork City

1 - 0

Athlone Town

IRE D1

14/10/2022 14:45

Athlone Town

3 - 2

Cork City

IRE D1

05/08/2022 14:45

Cork City

6 - 1

Athlone Town

IRE D1

06/05/2022 14:45

Athlone Town

1 - 2

Cork City

IRE D1

25/03/2022 15:45

Cork City

4 - 1

Athlone Town

IRE D1

03/09/2021 14:45

Cork City

3 - 1

Athlone Town

IRE D1

Cork City

83%

Draw

Athlone Town

17%

Athlone Town Last 6 matches

24/05/2024 14:45

Athlone Town 2 - 2 UC Dublin

IRE D1

18/05/2024 14:30

Longford Town 1 - 1 Athlone Town

IRE D1

10/05/2024 14:45

Athlone Town 2 - 1 Bray Wanderers

IRE D1

06/05/2024 11:59

Treaty United 0 - 1 Athlone Town

IRE D1

03/05/2024 14:45

Wexford (Youth) 2 - 2 Athlone Town

IRE D1

26/04/2024 14:45

Athlone Town 2 - 1 Cobh Ramblers

IRE D1

Win

50%

Draw

50%

Lost

Last 6 matches Cork City

24/05/2024 14:45

Cork City 1 - 1 Treaty United

IRE D1

17/05/2024 14:45

Bray Wanderers 1 - 3 Cork City

IRE D1

10/05/2024 14:45

Cobh Ramblers 0 - 3 Cork City

IRE D1

06/05/2024 11:59

Cork City 1 - 1 Wexford (Youth)

IRE D1

03/05/2024 14:45

Kerry FC 0 - 1 Cork City

IRE D1

26/04/2024 13:00

Finn Harps 0 - 2 Cork City

IRE D1

Win

67%

Draw

33%

Lost

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Ireland First Division

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Athlone Town

Cork City

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.72

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.72

Scored

Avg. per game

0.89

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.25

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 39 matches

YesNo

19 (49%)20 (51%)

In last 39 matches

NoYes

20 (56%)16 (44%)

Athlone Town

Recent matches

Cork City

Under /Over

(69%)27 12(31%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(67%)24 12(33%)

Under /Over

(38%)15 24(62%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(44%)16 20(56%)

Under /Over

(46%)18 21(54%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(39%)14 22(61%)

/Yes

(56%)22 17(44%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(42%)15 21(58%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Athlone Town

Cork City

Shots

Athlone Town

Total shots

8.23 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Cork City

Total shots

11.78 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Athlone Town Pass Cork City

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

47%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

56%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Athlone Town

Played games

Cork City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.26

Clean sheets

0.56

4.31

168

Corners

234

6.50

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

GK saves

0.00

Athlone Town

DISCIPLINARY

Cork City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.23

2.19

0.13

0.06

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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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

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