Cobh Ramblers vs Longford Town: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Longford Town travel to face Cobh Ramblers on Friday 17 April in the First Division – the ball rolls at 19:45 WAT. In the table, Cobh Ramblers are 6th, lower half, on 49 points after 36 matches; Longford Town are 5th (upper half) with 52. Only 3 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Cobh Ramblers, last 5: WWWLD Their latest outing: 2–0 win over Finn Harps, away. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.
Longford Town, last 5: LDLDD Their latest outing: 0–2 defeat to Athlone Town, away. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 2 lost from 5. Scoring is the worry: just 0.6 goals a game.
Momentum favours Cobh Ramblers, collecting 1.7 points per game to 0.6 for Longford Town.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Cobh Ramblers 1.5 xG, Longford Town 1.2 xG – a total near 2.7. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 51%, GG 60%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Cobh Ramblers 49%, draw 25%, Longford Town 26%.
GG/NG: GG (60%) at 1.73.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (75%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: Cobh Ramblers 1–1 Longford Town. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Cobh Ramblers49%fair 2.05 · @1.80
Draw25%fair 3.99 · @3.70
Longford Town26%fair 3.83 · @4.10
2.68Expected goals
1.49Cobh Ramblers xG
1.19Longford Town xG
60%Both score
51%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
1–010%
2–19%
0–18%
2–08%
1–27%
From our goals model: Cobh Ramblers 1.5 – 1.2 Longford Town expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Cobh Ramblers to win✗
49%
2.05
1.80
Double chance
Either team to win✗
75%
1.33
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
60%
1.67
1.73
Draw no bet
Cobh Ramblers (draw no bet)
65%
1.53
–
Asian handicap
Longford Town +1 (Asian handicap)✓
72%
1.39
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
75%
1.34
1.25
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
51%
1.97
1.83
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
71%
1.41
1.35
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
85%
1.17
1.12
First team to score
Cobh Ramblers to score first✗
52%
1.93
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
42%
2.37
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Cobh Ramblers / FT Cobh Ramblers✗
26%
3.83
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
11.05
–
Recent results
Cobh Ramblers – last 6
WWWLDL
10 Apr
@ Finn Harps
2–0
W
6 Apr
vs Treaty United
4–0
W
3 Apr
@ Kerry
2–1
W
27 Mar
@ UCD
0–4
L
20 Mar
vs Bray Wanderers
1–1
D
13 Mar
@ Athlone Town
0–2
L
1.5Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
33%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Longford Town – last 5
LDLDD
6 Apr
@ Athlone Town
0–2
L
3 Apr
@ Treaty United
0–0
D
13 Mar
@ Cork City
1–2
L
27 Feb
@ Kerry
1–1
D
13 Feb
@ Bray Wanderers
1–1
D
0.6Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
60%Both scored
20%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Cobh Ramblers and Longford Town.
What is the prediction for Cobh Ramblers vs Longford Town?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Cobh Ramblers vs Longford Town?
On our numbers Cobh Ramblers have a 49% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Longford Town 26%.
How many goals will there be in Cobh Ramblers vs Longford Town?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 51% likely and both teams score 60% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Cobh Ramblers vs Longford Town?
Our predicted score is Cobh Ramblers 1–1 Longford Town, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Cobh Ramblers vs Longford Town?
Cobh Ramblers vs Longford Town (First Division) kicks off on Friday 17 April 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time).
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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