Athlone Town vs Cork City: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 02 October

Prediction

Athlone Town

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7th place in Ireland First Division

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02/10/2026 14:45

Cork City

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1st place in Ireland First Division

Ireland First Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Athlone Town vs Cork City on 02 October 2026 (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 October 2, 2026 at 14:45.
Athlone Town are currently 7th with 27 points after 23 matches.
Cork City sit 1st with 54 points from 23 matches.

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

STANDINGS UP TO 02/10/2026

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

01 Cork City	54	23	17	3	3	46	15	31
02 Bray Wanderers	37	23	10	7	6	46	30	16
03 UC Dublin	36	23	11	3	9	36	27	9
04 Longford Town	31	23	8	7	8	27	30	-3
05 Cobh Ramblers	31	23	9	4	10	25	32	-7
06 Wexford (Youth)	28	23	7	7	9	27	32	-5
07 Athlone Town	27	23	7	6	10	21	27	-6
08 Kerry FC	26	23	6	8	9	24	29	-5
09 Treaty United	23	23	5	8	10	22	34	-12
10 Finn Harps	22	23	5	7	11	20	38	-18

Athlone Town Last 6 matches

18/07/2026 01:45

Athlone Town 3 - 0 Midleton FC

Ireland FAI Cup

11/07/2026 01:45

Athlone Town 2 - 0 Cobh Ramblers

Ireland First Division

04/07/2026 01:45

Bray Wanderers 1 - 0 Athlone Town

Ireland First Division

27/06/2026 01:45

Athlone Town 1 - 1 Finn Harps

Ireland First Division

20/06/2026 01:45

Athlone Town 2 - 2 Wexford (Youth)

Ireland First Division

13/06/2026 01:45

Kerry FC 1 - 0 Athlone Town

Ireland First Division

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Cork City

18/07/2026 01:45

Shamrock Rovers 1 - 1 Cork City

Ireland FAI Cup

15/07/2026 01:45

Cork City 1 - 6 Cardiff City (AUT)

International Club Friendly

11/07/2026 01:45

Cork City 3 - 4 Longford Town

Ireland First Division

04/07/2026 01:45

Cobh Ramblers 0 - 1 Cork City

Ireland First Division

27/06/2026 01:45

Cork City 2 - 0 Bray Wanderers

Ireland First Division

20/06/2026 01:45

Cork City 4 - 0 Treaty United

Ireland First Division

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

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

0.73

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.67

Scored

Avg. per game

1.71

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.76

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 15 home matches

YesNo

8 (53%)7 (47%)

In last 15 home matches

NoYes

14 (82%)3 (18%)

Athlone Town

Recent matches

Cork City

Under /Over

(87%)13 2(13%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(82%)14 3(18%)

Under /Over

(33%)5 10(67%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(29%)5 12(71%)

Under /Over

(53%)8 7(47%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(65%)11 6(35%)

/Yes

(33%)5 10(67%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(65%)11 6(35%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Athlone Town

Cork City

Shots

Athlone Town

Total shots

10.64 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Cork City

Total shots

15.00 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Athlone Town Pass Cork City

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

51%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

54%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Athlone Town

Played games

Cork City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.47

Clean sheets

0.29

5.80

Corners

132

7.76

4.73

Throw-ins

0.35

0.33

Offsides

0.24

0.00

GK saves

0.00

Athlone Town

DISCIPLINARY

Cork City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.07

1.71

0.13

0.00

2.40

Fouls

1.65

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 02 October 2026 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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