UC Dublin vs Longford Town Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – October 18

UC Dublin

W L L D D

2nd place in Ireland First Division

2-2

18/10/2024 14:45

Longford Town

L W L D W

9th place in Ireland First Division

Ireland First Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for UC Dublin vs Longford Town on October 18, 2024 (kick-off: 14:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full UC Dublin vs Longford Town preview before placing for you.

UC Dublin are currently 2nd with 56 points after 36 matches.
Longford Town sit 9th with 29 points from 36 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: UC Dublin to win with probability 59%.
Head-to-head history favors UC Dublin, 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

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

14:45

2024-10-18

UC Dublin vs Longford Town - Prediction & Odds

UC Dublin

Longford Town

2024-10-18 14:45

STANDINGS UP TO 18/10/2024

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

27/07/2024 14:30

Longford Town

1 - 2

UC Dublin

IRE D1

03/05/2024 14:45

UC Dublin

1 - 0

Longford Town

IRE D1

29/03/2024 15:45

Longford Town

1 - 2

UC Dublin

IRE D1

21/01/2023 08:00

UC Dublin

2 - 2

Longford Town

INT CF

05/02/2022 08:00

Longford Town

1 - 2

UC Dublin

INT CF

27/08/2021 14:45

UC Dublin

2 - 1

Longford Town

IRFAIC

UC Dublin

83%

Draw

17%

Longford Town

UC Dublin Last 6 matches

11/10/2024 14:45

Treaty United 2 - 2 UC Dublin IRE D1

04/10/2024 14:45

UC Dublin 1 - 1 Bray Wanderers IRE D1

27/09/2024 14:45

Wexford (Youth) 2 - 0 UC Dublin IRE D1

23/09/2024 14:45

Athlone Town 1 - 0 UC Dublin IRE D1

20/09/2024 14:45

UC Dublin 2 - 0 Cobh Ramblers IRE D1

13/09/2024 14:45

UC Dublin 0 - 4 Bohemians IRFAIC

Win

17%

Draw

33%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Longford Town

12/10/2024 14:30

Longford Town 2 - 0 Cobh Ramblers IRE D1

05/10/2024 14:30

Longford Town 1 - 1 Athlone Town IRE D1

27/09/2024 14:45

Treaty United 3 - 1 Longford Town IRE D1

21/09/2024 14:30

Longford Town 3 - 0 Wexford (Youth) IRE D1

13/09/2024 14:45

Finn Harps 1 - 0 Longford Town IRE D1

06/09/2024 14:45

Longford Town 1 - 0 Bray Wanderers IRE D1

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

Goals

Scored

191

Avg. per game

0.77

Conceded

213

Avg. per game

0.86

Scored

150

Avg. per game

0.62

Conceded

244

Avg. per game

1.01

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 247 matches

YesNo

135 (55%)112 (45%)

In last 247 matches

NoYes

106 (44%)136 (56%)

UC Dublin

Recent matches

Longford Town

Under /Over

(80%)36 9(20%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(82%)37 8(18%)

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(29%)13 32(71%)

Under /Over

(56%)25 20(44%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(56%)25 20(44%)

/Yes

(58%)26 19(42%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(60%)27 18(40%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

UC Dublin

Longford Town

Shots

UC Dublin

Total shots

8.86 avg / game

Blocked

35 total

Avg. 2.19

Longford Town

Total shots

7.77 avg / game

Blocked

3 total

Avg. 3.00

UC Dublin Pass Longford Town

Total passes

5784

Avg. 304 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

48%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

47%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

UC Dublin

247

Played games

Longford Town

242

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.23

Clean sheets

0.20

3.85

952

Corners

892

3.69

0.50

124

Throw-ins

0.38

0.33

Offsides

0.01

1.11

274

GK saves

264

1.09

UC Dublin

DISCIPLINARY

Longford Town

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.79

442

467

1.93

0.09

0.10

2.06

508

Fouls

0.31

0.93

229

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the UC Dublin vs Longford Town Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for UC Dublin vs Longford Town on 18 October 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.

UC Dublin vs Longford Town Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess UC Dublin'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 UC Dublin and Longford Town sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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