Longford Town vs Cork City: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 16 May

Longford Town

L L W W L

4th place in Ireland First Division

0-2

16/05/2026 14:30

Cork City

W W W L L

1st place in Ireland First Division

Ireland First Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Longford Town vs Cork City on 16 May 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 are currently 4th with 34 points after 25 matches.
Cork City sit 1st with 57 points from 25 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Cork City to win with probability 54%.
Head-to-head history favors Cork City, who have won 6 of the last 6 meetings. Longford Town have no wins, while 0 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

14:30

2026-05-16

Longford Town vs Cork City - Prediction & Odds

Longford Town

Cork City

2026-05-16 14:30

STANDINGS UP TO 16/05/2026

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

01 Cork City	57	25	18	3	4	51	20	31
02 Bray Wanderers	40	25	11	7	7	48	35	13
03 UC Dublin	40	25	12	4	9	41	29	12
04 Longford Town	34	25	9	7	9	29	32	-3
05 Cobh Ramblers	34	25	10	4	11	27	34	-7
06 Kerry FC	32	25	8	8	9	30	30	0
07 Wexford (Youth)	31	25	8	7	10	29	34	-5
08 Athlone Town	28	25	7	7	11	22	29	-7
09 Treaty United	26	25	6	8	11	24	36	-12
10 Finn Harps	22	25	5	7	13	21	43	-22

Head To Head

13/03/2026 15:45

Cork City

2 - 1

Longford Town

IRE D1

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

Longford Town

Draw

Cork City

100%

Longford Town Last 6 matches

08/05/2026 14:45

Wexford (Youth) 1 - 2 Longford Town IRE D1

04/05/2026 12:00

Longford Town 1 - 1 Athlone Town IRE D1

01/05/2026 14:45

UC Dublin 2 - 0 Longford Town IRE D1

25/04/2026 14:30

Longford Town 1 - 0 Kerry FC IRE D1

17/04/2026 14:45

Cobh Ramblers 0 - 0 Longford Town IRE D1

11/04/2026 14:30

Longford Town 1 - 0 Bray Wanderers IRE D1

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Cork City

08/05/2026 14:45

Cork City 3 - 1 UC Dublin IRE D1

04/05/2026 12:00

Kerry FC 1 - 0 Cork City IRE D1

01/05/2026 14:45

Cork City 0 - 1 Cobh Ramblers IRE D1

24/04/2026 14:45

Bray Wanderers 1 - 1 Cork City IRE D1

17/04/2026 14:45

Cork City 2 - 1 Wexford (Youth) IRE D1

14/04/2026 14:45

Cork City 2 - 1 Kerry FC IRD MSC

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

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

0.80

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.88

Scored

Avg. per game

1.44

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.40

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 25 matches

YesNo

15 (60%)10 (40%)

In last 25 matches

NoYes

17 (68%)8 (32%)

Longford Town

Recent matches

Cork City

Under /Over

(72%)18 7(28%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(68%)17 8(32%)

Under /Over

(12%)3 22(88%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(24%)6 19(76%)

Under /Over

(48%)12 13(52%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(52%)13 12(48%)

/Yes

(56%)14 11(44%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(40%)10 15(60%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Longford Town

Cork City

Shots

Longford Town

Total shots

8.17 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Cork City

Total shots

14.83 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

0.28

Clean sheets

0.52

4.16

104

Corners

166

6.64

3.68

Throw-ins

0.92

0.00

Offsides

0.16

0.00

GK saves

0.00

Longford Town

DISCIPLINARY

Cork City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.16

2.04

0.08

0.00

1.88

Fouls

0.36

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 16 May 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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