Athlone Town vs Cork City: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 22 May

Athlone Town
LDDLW
8th place in Ireland First Division
2
0-3
FT
22/05/2026 14:45
Cork City
WWWWL
1st place in Ireland First Division
Ireland First Division
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Athlone Town vs Cork City on 22 May 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 are currently 8th with 27 points after 24 matches.
  • Cork City sit 1st with 54 points from 24 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 %
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2
Pred
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2026-05-22

Athlone Town vs Cork City - Prediction & Odds

Athlone Town
Athlone Town
Cork City
Cork City
2026-05-22 14:45
19
23
58
2
1 - 1
1 - 1
2.50
1.57
FT
0-3 0-0
-
weather
15°C
STANDINGS UP TO 22/05/2026
Overall Table PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Cork City Cork City
54 24 17 3 4 48 20 28
02 Bray Wanderers Bray Wanderers
40 24 11 7 6 48 31 17
03 UC Dublin UC Dublin
39 24 12 3 9 41 29 12
04 Wexford (Youth) Wexford (Youth)
31 24 8 7 9 29 33 -4
05 Longford Town Longford Town
31 24 8 7 9 28 32 -4
06 Cobh Ramblers Cobh Ramblers
31 24 9 4 11 26 34 -8
07 Kerry FC Kerry FC
29 24 7 8 9 26 30 -4
08 Athlone Town Athlone Town
27 24 7 6 11 22 29 -7
09 Treaty United Treaty United
26 24 6 8 10 24 35 -11
10 Finn Harps Finn Harps
22 24 5 7 12 21 40 -19
Head To Head
27/03/2026 15:45
Cork City Cork City
4 - 1
Athlone Town Athlone Town
IRE D1
11/10/2024 14:45
Athlone Town Athlone Town
4 - 1
Cork City Cork City
IRE D1
09/08/2024 14:45
Cork City Cork City
0 - 0
Athlone Town Athlone Town
IRE D1
31/05/2024 14:45
Athlone Town Athlone Town
1 - 0
Cork City Cork City
IRE D1
29/03/2024 15:45
Cork City Cork City
1 - 0
Athlone Town Athlone Town
IRE D1
14/10/2022 14:45
Athlone Town Athlone Town
3 - 2
Cork City Cork City
IRE D1
Athlone Town
3
50%
Draw
1
17%
Cork City
2
33%
Athlone Town 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 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

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

Played games
Athlone Town
Athlone Town
24
 Cork City
Cork City
24
Goals
Scored
13
Avg. per game
0.54
Conceded
18
Avg. per game
0.75
Scored
33
Avg. per game
1.38
Conceded
10
Avg. per game
0.42
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
3 (50%)3 (50%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
4 (67%)2 (33%)
In last 24 matches
YesNo
11 (46%)13 (54%)
In last 24 matches
NoYes
16 (67%)8 (33%)
Athlone Town

Athlone Town

Recent matches

Cork City

Cork City

Under /Over

(67%)16 8(33%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(67%)16 8(33%)

Under /Over

(21%)5 19(79%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(25%)6 18(75%)

Under /Over

(46%)11 13(54%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(50%)12 12(50%)

/Yes

(42%)10 14(58%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(42%)10 14(58%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Athlone Town Athlone Town
Cork City Cork City
Shots
Athlone Town
Athlone Town
Total shots
9.96 avg / game
Blocked
0 total
Avg. —
Cork City
Cork City
Total shots
14.83 avg / game
Blocked
0 total
Avg. —
Athlone Town Athlone Town Pass Cork City Cork City
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
48%
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
56%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Athlone Town
Athlone Town
2605
Avg. 108.54 / game
 Cork City
Cork City
2782
Avg. 115.92 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Athlone Town
Athlone Town
1584
Avg. 66.00 / game
 Cork City
Cork City
1778
Avg. 74.08 / game
OTHERS
Athlone Town
Athlone Town
24
Played games
Cork City
Cork City
24
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.25
6
Clean sheets
12
0.50
5.50
132
Corners
155
6.46
2.08
50
Throw-ins
0
0.00
0.08
2
Offsides
0
0.00
0.00
0
GK saves
0
0.00
Athlone Town
Athlone Town
DISCIPLINARY
Cork City
Cork City
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
2.58
62
Yellow card
48
2.00
0.08
2
Red card
0
0.00
0.83
20
Fouls
0
0.00
0.00
0
Tackles
0
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 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

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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