Cork City vs Athlone Town: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 27 March

Cork City
WWWWL
1st place in Ireland First Division
1
4-1
FT
27/03/2026 15:45
Athlone Town
LDDLW
8th place in Ireland First Division
Ireland First Division
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Cork City vs Athlone Town on 27 March 2026 (kick-off: 15:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Cork City vs Athlone Town preview before placing your bet.

  • Cork City are currently 1st with 54 points after 24 matches.
  • Athlone Town sit 8th with 27 points from 24 matches.
  • Our algorithm prediction: Cork City to win with probability 71%.
  • 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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2026-03-27

Cork City vs Athlone Town - Prediction & Odds

Cork City
Cork City
Athlone Town
Athlone Town
2026-03-27 15:45
71
18
11
1
2 - 1
2 - 1
2.75
1.25
FT
4-1 2-1
-
weather
9℃～10℃
STANDINGS UP TO 27/03/2026
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
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
05/08/2022 14:45
Cork City Cork City
6 - 1
Athlone Town Athlone Town
IRE D1
Cork City
2
33%
Draw
1
17%
Athlone Town
3
50%
Cork City Cork City Last 6 matches
20/03/2026 15:45
UC Dublin 0 - 1 Cork City IRE D1
13/03/2026 15:45
Cork City 2 - 1 Longford Town IRE D1
06/03/2026 15:45
Cobh Ramblers 1 - 1 Cork City IRE D1
27/02/2026 15:45
Cork City 1 - 0 Bray Wanderers IRE D1
20/02/2026 15:45
Wexford (Youth) 1 - 4 Cork City IRE D1
13/02/2026 15:45
Cork City 1 - 0 Treaty United IRE D1
Win
83%
Draw
17%
Lost
0%
Last 6 matches Athlone Town Athlone Town
20/03/2026 15:45
Treaty United 2 - 0 Athlone Town IRE D1
13/03/2026 15:45
Athlone Town 2 - 0 Cobh Ramblers IRE D1
06/03/2026 15:45
Bray Wanderers 2 - 1 Athlone Town IRE D1
27/02/2026 15:45
Athlone Town 2 - 2 Wexford (Youth) IRE D1
20/02/2026 15:45
Kerry FC 0 - 1 Athlone Town IRE D1
13/02/2026 15:45
Athlone Town 2 - 1 Finn Harps IRE D1
Win
50%
Draw
17%
Lost
33%
Overall Home/Away
Full time First half Second half
All leagues Ireland First Division
Played games
Cork City
Cork City
24
 Athlone Town
Athlone Town
24
Goals
Scored
48
Avg. per game
2.00
Conceded
20
Avg. per game
0.83
Scored
22
Avg. per game
0.92
Conceded
29
Avg. per game
1.21
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
6 (100%)0 (0%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
4 (67%)2 (33%)
In last 24 matches
YesNo
21 (88%)3 (13%)
In last 24 matches
NoYes
14 (58%)10 (42%)
Cork City

Cork City

Recent matches

Athlone Town

Athlone Town

Under /Over

(67%)16 8(33%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(67%)16 8(33%)

Under /Over

(25%)6 18(75%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(21%)5 19(79%)

Under /Over

(50%)12 12(50%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(46%)11 13(54%)

/Yes

(42%)10 14(58%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

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

Betiball.com's prediction for Cork City vs Athlone Town on 27 March 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.

Cork City vs Athlone Town Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Cork City's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Athlone Town'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 Cork City and Athlone Town 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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