Cork City vs Longford Town: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 13 March

Cork City

W W W W L

1st place in Ireland First Division

2-1

13/03/2026 15:45

Longford Town

W L L W W

5th place in Ireland First Division

Ireland First Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Cork City vs Longford Town on 13 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 Longford Town preview before placing your bet.

Cork City are currently 1st with 54 points after 24 matches.
Longford Town sit 5th with 31 points from 24 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Cork City to win with probability 75%.
Head-to-head history favors Cork City, who have won 5 of the last 6 meetings. Longford Town have no 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

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Pred

Correct

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Score.

Live coef.

Weather

15:45

2026-03-13

Cork City vs Longford Town - Prediction & Odds

Cork City

Longford Town

2026-03-13 15:45

STANDINGS UP TO 13/03/2026

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

01 Cork City	54	24	17	3	4	48	20	28
02 Bray Wanderers	40	24	11	7	6	48	31	17
03 UC Dublin	39	24	12	3	9	41	29	12
04 Wexford (Youth)	31	24	8	7	9	29	33	-4
05 Longford Town	31	24	8	7	9	28	32	-4
06 Cobh Ramblers	31	24	9	4	11	26	34	-8
07 Kerry FC	29	24	7	8	9	26	30	-4
08 Athlone Town	27	24	7	6	11	22	29	-7
09 Treaty United	26	24	6	8	10	24	35	-11
10 Finn Harps	22	24	5	7	12	21	40	-19

Head To Head

30/08/2024 14:45

Cork City

3 - 2

Longford Town

IRE D1

07/06/2024 14:45

Cork City

2 - 0

Longford Town

IRE D1

20/04/2024 14:30

Longford Town

1 - 4

Cork City

IRE D1

09/03/2024 15:30

Longford Town

0 - 2

Cork City

IRE D1

17/01/2023 15:00

Longford Town

0 - 2

Cork City

INT CF

02/09/2022 14:45

Cork City

2 - 2

Longford Town

IRE D1

Cork City

83%

Draw

17%

Longford Town

Cork City Last 6 matches

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

04/02/2026 10:00

Cork City 4 - 1 Kerry FC INT CF

30/01/2026 15:40

Ringmahon Rangers 0 - 2 Cork City IRD MSC

Win

83%

Draw

17%

Lost

Last 6 matches Longford Town

07/03/2026 15:30

Longford Town 0 - 0 UC Dublin IRE D1

27/02/2026 15:45

Kerry FC 1 - 1 Longford Town IRE D1

21/02/2026 15:30

Longford Town 1 - 2 Cobh Ramblers IRE D1

13/02/2026 15:45

Bray Wanderers 1 - 1 Longford Town IRE D1

31/01/2026 09:00

Shelbourne 4 - 1 Longford Town INT CF

24/01/2026 14:00

St. Patricks Athletic 5 - 0 Longford Town Senior C

Win

Draw

50%

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Ireland First Division

Played games

Cork City

Longford Town

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

2.00

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.83

Scored

Avg. per game

1.17

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.33

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 24 matches

YesNo

21 (88%)3 (13%)

In last 24 matches

NoYes

17 (71%)7 (29%)

Cork City

Recent matches

Longford Town

Under /Over

(67%)16 8(33%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(75%)18 6(25%)

Under /Over

(25%)6 18(75%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(13%)3 21(87%)

Under /Over

(50%)12 12(50%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(50%)12 12(50%)

/Yes

(42%)10 14(58%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(58%)14 10(42%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Cork City

Longford Town

Shots

Cork City

Total shots

14.83 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Longford Town

Total shots

8.43 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Cork City Pass Longford Town

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

56%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

48%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Cork City

Played games

Longford Town

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.50

Clean sheets

0.25

6.46

155

Corners

103

4.29

0.00

Throw-ins

2.92

0.00

Offsides

0.00

GK saves

0.00

Cork City

DISCIPLINARY

Longford Town

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.00

2.13

0.00

0.08

0.00

Fouls

1.25

0.00

Tackles

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 13 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 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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