Value bet: Both teams to score @ 2.05 – our chance 56% vs 49% implied by the price (edge +16%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Picks by market
ResultCork City to win ✗63% · @1.31
Double chanceCork City or draw ✗83% · @1.05
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓56% · @2.05
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓78% · @1.22
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.07
Cork City vs Longford Town: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Friday 10 July the First Division brings Cork City against Longford Town at Turners Cross. Kick-off: 19:45 WAT. In the table, Cork City are 1st, leading the league, on 75 points after 36 matches; Longford Town are 5th (upper half) with 52. There are 23 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Cork City, last 5: WWWWW Their latest outing: 1–0 win over Cobh Ramblers, away. In their own stadium the record reads 3 won, 0 lost from 3. Scoring is no problem – 2.3 a game lately. Defensively they have kept 6 clean sheets in that run.
Longford Town, last 5: WLLWW Their latest outing: 2–1 win over UCD, at home. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 2 lost from 3. The attack is flying at 2.0 goals per game.
Momentum favours Cork City, collecting 3.0 points per game to 1.7 for Longford Town.
Head to head
When they last met (13 Mar 2026) it ended Cork City 2–1 Longford Town.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Cork City 1.9 xG, Longford Town 1.0 xG – a total near 2.9. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 55%, GG 56%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Cork City 63%, draw 20%, Longford Town 17%.
GG/NG: GG (56%) at 2.05.
Price worth noting: Both teams to score @2.05 – the bookmaker implies 49%, our ratings say 56%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (78%, odds 1.22). Most likely score in line with that pick: Cork City 1–1 Longford Town. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Cork City63%fair 1.58 · @1.31
Draw20%fair 4.96 · @4.75
Longford Town17%fair 5.98 · @10.25
2.89Expected goals
1.90Cork City xG
0.99Longford Town xG
56%Both score
55%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–011%
1–110%
2–010%
2–110%
3–06%
3–16%
From our goals model: Cork City 1.9 – 1.0 Longford Town expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Cork City vs Longford Town?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 78% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Cork City vs Longford Town?
On our numbers Cork City have a 63% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Longford Town 17%.
How many goals will there be in Cork City vs Longford Town?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 55% likely and both teams score 56% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Cork City vs Longford Town?
Our predicted score is Cork City 1–1 Longford Town, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Cork City vs Longford Town?
Cork City vs Longford Town (First Division) kicks off on Friday 10 July 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at Turners Cross.
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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