Longford Town vs Cork City: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 09 March

Longford Town

L W L D W

9th place in Ireland First Division

0-2

09/03/2024 15:30

Cork City

W D D D L

1st place in Ireland First Division

Ireland First Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Longford Town vs Cork City on 09 March 2024 (kick-off: 15:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Longford Town vs Cork City preview before placing your bet.

Longford Town are currently 9th with 29 points after 36 matches.
Cork City sit 1st with 78 points from 36 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Cork City to win with probability 40%.
Head-to-head history favors Cork City, who have won 2 of the last 6 meetings. Longford Town have no wins, while 4 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

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

15:30

2024-03-09

Longford Town vs Cork City - Prediction & Odds

Longford Town

Cork City

2024-03-09 15:30

STANDINGS UP TO 09/03/2024

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

01 Cork City	78	36	22	12	2	64	23	41
02 UC Dublin	56	36	14	14	8	47	37	10
03 Wexford (Youth)	56	36	15	11	10	61	56	5
04 Athlone Town	55	36	15	10	11	51	49	2
05 Bray Wanderers	51	36	14	9	13	54	47	7
06 Finn Harps	46	36	12	10	14	39	43	-4
07 Treaty United	44	36	11	11	14	41	43	-2
08 Cobh Ramblers	44	36	12	8	16	41	56	-15
09 Longford Town	29	36	6	11	19	41	64	-23
10 Kerry FC	27	36	5	12	19	34	55	-21

Head To Head

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

18/06/2022 14:30

Longford Town

1 - 1

Cork City

IRE D1

29/04/2022 14:45

Cork City

4 - 1

Longford Town

IRE D1

05/03/2022 15:30

Longford Town

0 - 0

Cork City

IRE D1

11/08/2020 14:45

Cork City

0 - 0

Longford Town

IRFAIC

Longford Town

Draw

67%

Cork City

33%

Longford Town Last 6 matches

17/02/2024 15:30

Longford Town 2 - 3 Finn Harps IRE D1

05/02/2024 15:45

Maynooth University Town FC 1 - 0 Longford Town Leinster S C

03/02/2024 15:30

Longford Town 0 - 3 Galway United INT CF

30/01/2024 15:45

Athlone Town 0 - 1 Longford Town Leinster S C

27/01/2024 08:00

Longford Town 1 - 2 Shamrock Rovers INT CF

22/01/2024 16:00

Longford Town 0 - 2 Shamrock Rovers Leinster S C

Win

17%

Draw

Lost

83%

Last 6 matches Cork City

01/03/2024 15:45

Cork City 1 - 0 UC Dublin IRE D1

23/02/2024 15:45

Finn Harps 1 - 1 Cork City IRE D1

16/02/2024 15:45

Cork City 2 - 0 Kerry FC IRE D1

09/02/2024 11:00

Bohemians 1 - 0 Cork City INT CF

03/02/2024 14:00

Shelbourne 2 - 0 Cork City INT CF

16/01/2024 11:00

Cork City 0 - 4 Galway United INT CF

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

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

Longford Town

Cork City

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.61

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.69

Scored

Avg. per game

0.89

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.39

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

16 (44%)20 (56%)

In last 36 matches

NoYes

20 (56%)16 (44%)

Longford Town

Recent matches

Cork City

Under /Over

(81%)29 7(19%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(67%)24 12(33%)

Under /Over

(39%)14 22(61%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(44%)16 20(56%)

Under /Over

(44%)16 20(56%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(39%)14 22(61%)

/Yes

(64%)23 13(36%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(42%)15 21(58%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Longford Town

Cork City

Shots

Longford Town

Total shots

6.97 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Cork City

Total shots

11.78 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Longford Town Pass Cork City

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

48%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

56%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Longford Town

Played games

Cork City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.14

Clean sheets

0.56

4.44

160

Corners

234

6.50

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

GK saves

0.00

Longford Town

DISCIPLINARY

Cork City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.28

2.19

0.11

0.06

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Longford Town vs Cork City Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Longford Town vs Cork City on 09 March 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.

Longford Town vs Cork City Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Longford 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 Longford 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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