Athlone Town vs Cork City Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – May 22

Athlone Town

D L W L D

9th place in Ireland First Division

0-3

22/05/2026 14:45

Cork City

W W L L W

1st place in Ireland First Division

Ireland First Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Athlone Town vs Cork City on May 22, 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 for you.

Athlone Town are currently 9th with 28 points after 26 matches.
Cork City sit 1st with 60 points from 26 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Cork City to win with probability 58%.
Head-to-head history favors Athlone Town, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Cork City have 2 wins, while one match ended in a draw.

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

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Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

14:45

2026-05-22

Athlone Town vs Cork City - Prediction & Odds

Athlone Town

Cork City

2026-05-22 14:45

STANDINGS UP TO 22/05/2026

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

01 Cork City	60	26	19	3	4	54	22	32
02 Bray Wanderers	40	26	11	7	8	49	37	12
03 UC Dublin	40	26	12	4	10	42	31	11
04 Longford Town	37	26	10	7	9	34	32	2
05 Kerry FC	35	26	9	8	9	33	30	3
06 Wexford (Youth)	34	26	9	7	10	31	35	-4
07 Cobh Ramblers	34	26	10	4	12	27	37	-10
08 Treaty United	29	26	7	8	11	26	37	-11
09 Athlone Town	28	26	7	7	12	24	32	-8
10 Finn Harps	22	26	5	7	14	21	48	-27

Head To Head

27/03/2026 15:45

Cork City

4 - 1

Athlone Town

IRE D1

11/10/2024 14:45

Athlone Town

4 - 1

Cork City

IRE D1

09/08/2024 14:45

Cork City

0 - 0

Athlone Town

IRE D1

31/05/2024 14:45

Athlone Town

1 - 0

Cork City

IRE D1

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

Athlone Town

50%

Draw

17%

Cork City

33%

Athlone Town Last 6 matches

15/05/2026 14:45

Cobh Ramblers 1 - 0 Athlone Town IRE D1

08/05/2026 14:45

Athlone Town 0 - 0 Treaty United IRE D1

04/05/2026 12:00

Longford Town 1 - 1 Athlone Town IRE D1

01/05/2026 14:45

Athlone Town 0 - 0 Kerry FC IRE D1

24/04/2026 14:45

Finn Harps 1 - 2 Athlone Town IRE D1

17/04/2026 14:45

Athlone Town 2 - 1 Bray Wanderers IRE D1

Win

33%

Draw

50%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Cork City

16/05/2026 14:30

Longford Town 0 - 2 Cork City IRE D1

12/05/2026 14:30

Cork City 1 - 1 Rockmount IRD MSC

08/05/2026 14:45

Cork City 3 - 1 UC Dublin IRE D1

04/05/2026 12:00

Kerry FC 1 - 0 Cork City IRE D1

01/05/2026 14:45

Cork City 0 - 1 Cobh Ramblers IRE D1

24/04/2026 14:45

Bray Wanderers 1 - 1 Cork City IRE D1

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Ireland First Division

Played games

Goals

Scored

282

Avg. per game

1.20

Conceded

430

Avg. per game

1.83

Scored

376

Avg. per game

1.49

Conceded

292

Avg. per game

1.15

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 235 matches

YesNo

164 (70%)71 (30%)

In last 235 matches

NoYes

189 (75%)64 (25%)

Athlone Town

Recent matches

Cork City

Under /Over

(78%)35 10(22%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(76%)34 11(24%)

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(24%)11 34(76%)

Under /Over

(51%)23 22(49%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(56%)25 20(44%)

/Yes

(51%)23 22(49%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(49%)22 23(51%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Athlone Town

Cork City

Shots

Athlone Town

Total shots

9.49 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Cork City

Total shots

11.13 avg / game

Blocked

83 total

Avg. 2.77

Athlone Town Pass Cork City

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

47%

Total passes

18737

Avg. 341 / game

Accurate

110%

Ball possession

50%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Athlone Town

235

Played games

Cork City

253

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.18

Clean sheets

0.35

4.29

1008

Corners

1317

5.21

0.38

Throw-ins

913

3.61

0.05

Offsides

119

0.47

0.46

107

GK saves

208

0.82

Athlone Town

DISCIPLINARY

Cork City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.06

484

474

1.87

0.09

0.07

0.31

Fouls

868

3.43

0.00

Tackles

700

2.77

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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 22 May 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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