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Cork City vs Athlone

Ireland Ireland

Division 1 Turner's Cross, Cork
Mon, Aug 3, 2026
VS
04:00 PM
Our Tip

AI Match Summary

Cork City host Athlone in the Division 1. Form suggests where the edge lies here. Recent numbers: Cork City at 2.38 goals for, 0 against; Athlone at 1 for, 1.13 against. Head-to-head, Cork City have won 2 to Athlone's 2, with 1 draws. They last met on May 22, 2026, ending 0:3. Model xG sits at 1.75 vs 1.05, favoring Cork City. Away (2) are the model's selection here, or BTTS: GG.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

4%
Cork City
6%
Draws
90%
Athlone
Draw rate projection: 6% Favored: Athlone

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

95% / Very High Confidence
  • Form's been kind to Cork City lately — more wins on the board than Athlone.
  • 90% — that's where the model lands on Athlone taking it.
  • Regular Division 1 form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 19%
Over 4.5 Goals 9%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 70.2%
Cork City Clean Sheet 20%
Athlone Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Cork City Athlone
Matches Played 29 29
Wins 20 8
Draws 4 8
Losses 5 13
Goals Scored 2.38 1
Goals Conceded 0 1.13
Expected Goals (xG) 2.38 1.00

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

May 22, 2026 Division 1
Athlone vs Cork City
0:3
Mar 27, 2026 Division 1
Cork City vs Athlone
4:1
Oct 11, 2024 Division 1
Athlone vs Cork City
4:1
Aug 9, 2024 Division 1
Cork City vs Athlone
0:0
May 31, 2024 Division 1
Athlone vs Cork City
1:0

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Cork City 10 / 100
Athlone 83 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Cork City Athlone

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick ATH Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals & BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Cork City scored in 90% of their last 29 games.

Athlone's defensive record shows goals conceded in 76% of 29 matches.

H2H data points to 2.80 goals as a typical output.

Cork City has registered 2 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

Scoring Trends

Cork City VS Athlone
2.38 Goals Scored 1
0 Goals Conceded 1.13
75% Over 1.5 63%
38% Over 2.5 38%
25% Over 3.5 13%

Recent Form & Match History

Cork City

(Home)
17 Jul
Shamrock Rovers
4 : 1
Cork City
14 Jul
Cork City
1 : 6
Cardiff
10 Jul
Cork City
3 : 4
Longford
03 Jul
Cobh Ramblers
0 : 1
Cork City
26 Jun
Cork City
2 : 0
Bray
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Athlone

(Away)
17 Jul
Athlone
3 : 0
Midleton
10 Jul
Athlone
2 : 0
Cobh Ramblers
03 Jul
Bray
1 : 0
Athlone
26 Jun
Athlone
1 : 1
Finn Harps
19 Jun
Athlone
2 : 2
Wexford
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League Standings

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Cork City23173346:1554
2Bray23107646:3037
3UC Dublin23113936:2736
4Longford2387827:3031
5Cobh Ramblers23941025:3231
6Wexford2377927:3228
7Athlone23761021:2727
8Kerry2368924:2926
9Treaty United23581022:3423
10Finn Harps23571120:3822
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