Our Cork City vs Athlone Town Prediction: 3-0
Cork City vs Athlone Town in the Republic of Ireland First Division is scheduled for an 19:45 GMT kick-off on Friday March 27, 2026. A 3-1 result in favor of the hosts is our top pick, yet with both sides creating chances, over 2.5 goals remains an appealing option.
Our prediction is supported by key performance data, betting odds and match insights — everything you need is right below to make smarter bets.
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Cork City's Last Match – UCD vs Cork City
Cork City will seek to keep their streak alive after a 1-0 Republic of Ireland First Division victory over UCD on March 20. In that match, Cork City had 50% possession and 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 UCD | 50% | 0 (3) | - | 39 |
 Cork City | 50% | 0 (5) | - | 79 |
Athlone Town's Last Match – Treaty United FC vs Athlone Town
Athlone Town will hope to recover from their recent 0-2 Republic of Ireland First Division setback against Treaty United FC on March 20.
Cork City vs Athlone Town Stats
Key Stats
| Cork City | Athlone Town | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.26 | Attacking Strength | 0.76 |
| 0.5 | Defence Strength | 1.59 |
| 2.8 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 9/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 2 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Cork City are averaging 2.0 goals scored and 0.5 conceded per match, while Athlone Town average 1.2 scored and 2.0 conceded per game.
Cork City 20-5
Athlone Town 12-20
What are the odds for this match?
Cork City to win: @1.27
Draw: @4.5
Athlone Town to win: @9.5
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.825
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