Cobh Ramblers vs Longford Town: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Cobh Ramblers welcome Longford Town for a First Division fixture on Friday 28 August (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: WWLWL Their latest outing: 3–1 win over Finn Harps, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.
Longford Town, last 5: WLLWW Their latest outing: 4–2 win over Bray Wanderers, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. 2.0 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Head to head
When they last met (13 Jun 2026) it ended Longford Town 2–1 Cobh Ramblers. The last 2 head-to-heads: Cobh Ramblers 0 wins, Longford Town 1, draws 1. Those games averaged 1.5 goals and saw GG land 1 time.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Cobh Ramblers 1.4 xG, Longford Town 1.3 xG – a total near 2.7. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 50%, GG 61%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Cobh Ramblers 40%, draw 22%, Longford Town 38%.
GG/NG: GG (61%) at 1.65.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (74%, odds 1.28). 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 Ramblers40%fair 2.48 · @2.44
Draw22%fair 4.64 · @3.45
Longford Town38%fair 2.62 · @2.70
2.65Expected goals
1.35Cobh Ramblers xG
1.30Longford Town xG
61%Both score
50%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
1–010%
0–19%
2–18%
1–28%
0–07%
From our goals model: Cobh Ramblers 1.4 – 1.3 Longford Town expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Cobh Ramblers vs Longford Town?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win Cobh Ramblers vs Longford Town?
On our numbers Cobh Ramblers have a 40% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Longford Town 38%.
How many goals will there be in Cobh Ramblers vs Longford Town?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 50% likely and both teams score 61% 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 28 August 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.