Longford Town vs Cork City: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 26 September

Prediction Match Centre

Longford Town

DWWLL

5th place in Ireland First Division

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26/09/2026 14:30

Cork City

WWWWW

1st place in Ireland First Division

Ireland First Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Longford Town vs Cork City on 26 September 2026 (kick-off: 14:30) 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 will face Cork City in Ireland First Division on September 26, 2026 at 14:30.
Longford Town are currently 5th with 28 points after 22 matches.
Cork City sit 1st with 54 points from 22 matches.

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

STANDINGS UP TO 26/09/2026

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

01 Cork City	54	22	17	3	2	43	11	32
02 UC Dublin	36	22	11	3	8	36	21	15
03 Bray Wanderers	34	22	9	7	6	40	30	10
04 Cobh Ramblers	31	22	9	4	9	25	30	-5
05 Longford Town	28	22	7	7	8	23	27	-4
06 Wexford (Youth)	27	22	7	6	9	25	30	-5
07 Kerry FC	25	22	6	7	9	22	27	-5
08 Athlone Town	24	22	6	6	10	19	27	-8
09 Finn Harps	22	22	5	7	10	20	37	-17
10 Treaty United	20	22	4	8	10	21	34	-13

Longford Town Last 6 matches

05/07/2026 01:30

Longford Town 2 - 1 UC Dublin

Ireland First Division

27/06/2026 01:45

Kerry FC 2 - 1 Longford Town

Ireland First Division

20/06/2026 01:45

Bray Wanderers 5 - 2 Longford Town

Ireland First Division

14/06/2026 01:30

Longford Town 2 - 1 Cobh Ramblers

Ireland First Division

30/05/2026 01:45

Longford Town 3 - 1 Treaty United

Ireland First Division

23/05/2026 01:45

Finn Harps 2 - 2 Longford Town

Ireland First Division

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Cork City

04/07/2026 01:45

Cobh Ramblers 0 - 1 Cork City

Ireland First Division

27/06/2026 01:45

Cork City 2 - 0 Bray Wanderers

Ireland First Division

20/06/2026 01:45

Cork City 4 - 0 Treaty United

Ireland First Division

13/06/2026 01:45

Wexford (Youth) 0 - 2 Cork City

Ireland First Division

30/05/2026 01:45

Cork City 4 - 0 Finn Harps

Ireland First Division

26/05/2026 01:45

Treaty United 0 - 1 Cork City

Ireland First Division

Win

100%

Draw

Lost

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

0.77

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.86

Scored

Avg. per game

1.41

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.23

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 22 matches

YesNo

13 (59%)9 (41%)

In last 22 matches

NoYes

15 (68%)7 (32%)

Longford Town

Recent matches

Cork City

Under /Over

(73%)16 6(27%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(64%)14 8(36%)

Under /Over

(9%)2 20(91%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(18%)4 18(82%)

Under /Over

(45%)10 12(55%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(45%)10 12(55%)

/Yes

(55%)12 10(45%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(36%)8 14(64%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Longford Town

Cork City

Shots

Longford Town

Total shots

8.10 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Cork City

Total shots

14.57 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

0.27

Clean sheets

0.55

4.18

Corners

138

6.27

2.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

GK saves

0.00

Longford Town

DISCIPLINARY

Cork City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.09

2.09

0.09

0.00

0.91

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 26 September 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.

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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