Cork City vs Longford Town: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 30 August

Cork City
WDDDL
1st place in Ireland First Division
1
3-2
FT
30/08/2024 14:45
Longford Town
LWLDW
9th place in Ireland First Division
Ireland First Division
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Cork City vs Longford Town on 30 August 2024 (kick-off: 14:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Cork City vs Longford Town preview before placing your bet.

  • Cork City are currently 1st with 78 points after 36 matches.
  • Longford Town sit 9th with 29 points from 36 matches.
  • Our algorithm prediction: Cork City to win with probability 78%.
  • Head-to-head history favors Cork City, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Longford Town have no wins, while 2 matches ended in draws.
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
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2024-08-30

Cork City vs Longford Town - Prediction & Odds

Cork City
Cork City
Longford Town
Longford Town
2024-08-30 14:45
78
14
8
1
2 - 1
2 - 1
3.00
1.14
FT
3-2 1-2
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weather
15℃～16℃
STANDINGS UP TO 30/08/2024
Overall Table PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Cork City Cork City
78 36 22 12 2 64 23 41
02 UC Dublin UC Dublin
56 36 14 14 8 47 37 10
03 Wexford (Youth) Wexford (Youth)
56 36 15 11 10 61 56 5
04 Athlone Town Athlone Town
55 36 15 10 11 51 49 2
05 Bray Wanderers Bray Wanderers
51 36 14 9 13 54 47 7
06 Finn Harps Finn Harps
46 36 12 10 14 39 43 -4
07 Treaty United Treaty United
44 36 11 11 14 41 43 -2
08 Cobh Ramblers Cobh Ramblers
44 36 12 8 16 41 56 -15
09 Longford Town Longford Town
29 36 6 11 19 41 64 -23
10 Kerry FC Kerry FC
27 36 5 12 19 34 55 -21
Head To Head
07/06/2024 14:45
Cork City Cork City
2 - 0
Longford Town Longford Town
IRE D1
20/04/2024 14:30
Longford Town Longford Town
1 - 4
Cork City Cork City
IRE D1
09/03/2024 15:30
Longford Town Longford Town
0 - 2
Cork City Cork City
IRE D1
17/01/2023 15:00
Longford Town Longford Town
0 - 2
Cork City Cork City
INT CF
02/09/2022 14:45
Cork City Cork City
2 - 2
Longford Town Longford Town
IRE D1
18/06/2022 14:30
Longford Town Longford Town
1 - 1
Cork City Cork City
IRE D1
Cork City
4
67%
Draw
2
33%
Longford Town
0
0%
Cork City Cork City Last 6 matches
23/08/2024 14:45
Cobh Ramblers 0 - 1 Cork City IRE D1
16/08/2024 14:45
Cork City 0 - 1 Derry City IRFAIC
09/08/2024 14:45
Cork City 0 - 0 Athlone Town IRE D1
02/08/2024 14:45
Treaty United 1 - 1 Cork City IRE D1
26/07/2024 14:45
Cork City 2 - 0 Kerry FC IRE D1
20/07/2024 11:59
Cork City 1 - 0 Finn Harps IRFAIC
Win
50%
Draw
33%
Lost
17%
Last 6 matches Longford Town Longford Town
24/08/2024 14:30
Longford Town 2 - 2 Kerry FC IRE D1
10/08/2024 14:30
Longford Town 1 - 4 Treaty United IRE D1
02/08/2024 14:45
Cobh Ramblers 1 - 0 Longford Town IRE D1
27/07/2024 14:30
Longford Town 1 - 2 UC Dublin IRE D1
19/07/2024 14:45
Galway United 6 - 0 Longford Town IRFAIC
12/07/2024 14:45
Athlone Town 4 - 1 Longford Town IRE D1
Win
0%
Draw
17%
Lost
83%
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
Cork City
Cork City
36
 Longford Town
Longford Town
36
Goals
Scored
32
Avg. per game
0.89
Conceded
14
Avg. per game
0.39
Scored
22
Avg. per game
0.61
Conceded
25
Avg. per game
0.69
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
4 (67%)2 (33%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
4 (67%)2 (33%)
In last 36 matches
YesNo
20 (56%)16 (44%)
In last 36 matches
NoYes
16 (44%)20 (56%)
Cork City

Cork City

Recent matches

Longford Town

Longford Town

Under /Over

(67%)24 12(33%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(81%)29 7(19%)

Under /Over

(44%)16 20(56%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(39%)14 22(61%)

Under /Over

(39%)14 22(61%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(44%)16 20(56%)

/Yes

(42%)15 21(58%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(64%)23 13(36%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Cork City Cork City
Longford Town Longford Town
Shots
Cork City
Cork City
Total shots
11.78 avg / game
Blocked
0 total
Avg. —
Longford Town
Longford Town
Total shots
6.97 avg / game
Blocked
0 total
Avg. —
Cork City Cork City Pass Longford Town Longford Town
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
56%
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
48%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Cork City
Cork City
3732
Avg. 103.67 / game
 Longford Town
Longford Town
3389
Avg. 94.14 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Cork City
Cork City
2136
Avg. 59.33 / game
 Longford Town
Longford Town
1589
Avg. 44.14 / game
OTHERS
Cork City
Cork City
36
Played games
Longford Town
Longford Town
36
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.56
20
Clean sheets
5
0.14
6.50
234
Corners
160
4.44
0.00
0
Throw-ins
0
0.00
0.00
0
Offsides
0
0.00
0.00
0
GK saves
0
0.00
Cork City
Cork City
DISCIPLINARY
Longford Town
Longford Town
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
2.19
79
Yellow card
82
2.28
0.06
2
Red card
4
0.11
0.00
0
Fouls
0
0.00
0.00
0
Tackles
0
0.00
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How We Build the Cork City vs Longford Town Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Cork City vs Longford Town on 30 August 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.

Cork City vs Longford 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 Longford 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 Longford 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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