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LOST Tip LOST Cork City 3-4 Longford
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Cork City

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W W W W W
9W 0D 1L ▼ Declining
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3-4
7:45 pm
N/A
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Longford
Away
W L L W W
4W 2D 4L → Steady
Friday, 10th July 2026 Selection
1
Backing Cork City to win
Cork City 50%
Draw 30%
Longford 20%
H Fair Odds2
D Fair Odds3.33
A Fair Odds5
Implied Prob77.5%Bookie's implied odds
Our Edge-9.5%Overpriced
Kelly %0%Suggested bankroll %
TICKET #A80F75F4
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Written & reviewed by BettingProfessional1x2 Editorial Desk
Senior Football Analyst · Last checked 11 Jul 2026
✓ Data-Driven ✓ Independently Checked
Supporting Bets
Extras
Primary Selection
1 — Cork City to win
1.29
Over 1.5 Goals85% Cork City Clean Sheet80%
📋 Betting Slip / Acca Builder
Cork City vs Longford Competition: Ireland Division 1 Date: Friday, 10th July 2026 KO: 7:45 pm Pick: 1 (Cork City to win) Odds: 1.29 Confidence: 68% Also: Over 1.5 Goals (85%) Also: Cork City Clean Sheet (80%) Ticket #A80F75F4
Head to Head
Record
8
Cork City
2
Draws
0
Longford
10
Meetings
3.2
Avg Goals
60%
BTTS
50%
Over 2.5
Supports Tip Cork City won 8 of the last 10 meetings (2 draws).
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Stats Duel
Comparison
Cork City
Metric
Longford
2.2
Goals For / Game
1.5
0.2
Goals Against / Game
1.8
80%
Clean Sheets
0%
9-0-1
W — D — L
4-2-4
Win Rate
90%
40%
2.9
Avg Goals
85%
Over 1.5
55%
Over 2.5
45%
BTTS Rate
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Score Probability Matrix
Poisson Model
L0
L1
L2
L3
L4
L5
C0
0-0 5.8%
0-1 4.9%
0-2 2.1%
0-3 0.6%
0-4 0.1%
0-5 0.0%
C1
1-0 11.6%
1-1 9.8%
1-2 4.2%
1-3 1.2%
1-4 0.3%
1-5 0.0%
C2
2-0 11.6%
2-1 9.8%
2-2 4.2%
2-3 1.2%
2-4 0.3%
2-5 0.0%
C3
3-0 7.7%
3-1 6.6%
3-2 2.8%
3-3 0.8%
3-4 0.2%
3-5 0.0%
C4
4-0 3.9%
4-1 3.3%
4-2 1.4%
4-3 0.4%
4-4 0.1%
4-5 0.0%
C5
5-0 1.5%
5-1 1.3%
5-2 0.6%
5-3 0.2%
5-4 0.0%
5-5 0.0%
Top Scores 1-0(11.6%) 2-0(11.6%) 2-1(9.8%)
■ Best match ■ Possible ■ Low · ■ Contradicts tip C=Home goals ↓   L=Away →
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Market Odds Intelligence
Value Finder
Cork City Win
50%
2
Draw
30%
3.33
Longford Win
20%
5
Fair value decimal odds based on our probability model. Compare against your bookmaker's line to identify value.
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Team Ratings
Grades
Cork City
Overall
9.0
Scoring
7.3
Defence
9.3
Longford
Overall
4.6
Scoring
5.0
Defence
4.0
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Combination Markets
Smart Picks
Result & BTTS
Home Win & BTTS Yes 29%
Home Win & BTTS No 35%
Draw & BTTS Yes 3%
Draw & BTTS No 4%
Away Win & BTTS Yes 13%
Away Win & BTTS No 16%
Result & Goals
Home Win & Over 2.5 35%
Home Win & Under 2.5 29%
Draw & Over 2.5 4%
Draw & Under 2.5 3%
Away Win & Over 2.5 16%
Away Win & Under 2.5 13%
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Stake Calculator
Bankroll Tool
Kelly %
Stake
Potential Profit
Uses the Kelly Criterion at your selected fraction. Half Kelly (0.5) is recommended for reduced variance. Not financial advice.
🔎 How we calculate confidence, edge & Kelly %

Our confidence score blends three inputs: the market-implied signal from public odds, the head-to-head record between these two sides, and each team's recent form (weighted by sample size). No single input can move the score more than 18 points from the market signal, which keeps the model grounded.

  • Edge compares our confidence against the bookmaker's implied probability from the odds you enter — a positive number suggests the price may be generous relative to our model.
  • Kelly % is a standard bankroll-management formula, not a guarantee — it sizes a stake relative to perceived edge and odds.
  • Score matrix uses a Poisson distribution built from each side's recent scoring and conceding rates.

All models are statistical estimates, not certainties. Treat every figure on this page as one input into your own decision, not as a promise of an outcome.

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Match Archives
History
Head to Head
16.05.26DIV
Longford0
Cork City2
13.03.26DIV
Cork City2
Longford1
30.08.24DIV
Cork City3
Longford2
07.06.24DIV
Cork City2
Longford0
20.04.24DIV
Longford1
Cork City4
09.03.24DIV
Longford0
Cork City2
17.01.23CF
Longford0
Cork City2
02.09.22DIV
Cork City2
Longford2
18.06.22DIV
Longford1
Cork City1
29.04.22DIV
Cork City4
Longford1
Recent Form
Cork City
03.07.26DIV
Cobh Ramblers0
Cork City1
W
26.06.26DIV
Cork City2
Bray0
W
19.06.26DIV
Cork City4
Treaty United0
W
12.06.26DIV
Wexford0
Cork City2
W
29.05.26DIV
Cork City4
Finn Harps0
W
25.05.26DIV
Treaty United0
Cork City1
W
22.05.26DIV
Athlone0
Cork City3
W
16.05.26DIV
Longford0
Cork City2
W
08.05.26DIV
Cork City3
UC Dublin1
W
04.05.26DIV
Kerry1
Cork City0
L
Longford
04.07.26DIV
Longford2
UC Dublin1
W
26.06.26DIV
Kerry2
Longford1
L
19.06.26DIV
Bray5
Longford2
L
13.06.26DIV
Longford2
Cobh Ramblers1
W
29.05.26DIV
Longford3
Treaty United1
W
22.05.26DIV
Finn Harps2
Longford2
D
16.05.26DIV
Longford0
Cork City2
L
08.05.26DIV
Wexford1
Longford2
W
04.05.26DIV
Longford1
Athlone1
D
01.05.26DIV
UC Dublin2
Longford0
L
Cork City (Home)
26.06.26DIV
Cork City2
Bray0
W
19.06.26DIV
Cork City4
Treaty United0
W
29.05.26DIV
Cork City4
Finn Harps0
W
08.05.26DIV
Cork City3
UC Dublin1
W
01.05.26DIV
Cork City0
Cobh Ramblers1
L
17.04.26DIV
Cork City2
Wexford1
W
06.04.26DIV
Cork City4
Kerry2
W
27.03.26DIV
Cork City4
Athlone1
W
13.03.26DIV
Cork City2
Longford1
W
27.02.26DIV
Cork City1
Bray0
W
Longford (Away)
26.06.26DIV
Kerry2
Longford1
L
19.06.26DIV
Bray5
Longford2
L
22.05.26DIV
Finn Harps2
Longford2
D
08.05.26DIV
Wexford1
Longford2
W
01.05.26DIV
UC Dublin2
Longford0
L
17.04.26DIV
Cobh Ramblers0
Longford0
D
06.04.26DIV
Athlone2
Longford0
L
03.04.26DIV
Treaty United0
Longford0
D
13.03.26DIV
Cork City2
Longford1
L
27.02.26DIV
Kerry1
Longford1
D
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Match Analysis
Writeup

Professional betting is not glamorous. There is no inside information, no secret line to the dressing room — just the same analytical graft on every fixture you consider, and the discipline to know when the price is worth taking and when it is not. For this Ireland Division 1 game, the work says the price is worth taking, and here is the full picture.

The home side comes in on 5 wins from their last 5 games, which is public and already baked into the line. The layer most casual bettors skip is the texture of those recent home matches. Have they been creating quality chances that the scoreline reflects, or grinding out results against the run of play? The quality behind the recent results tells you whether this is a team that deserves its price or one that has been riding its luck — and N/A usually settles that argument.

The visitors arrive on 3 wins, 2 losses from their last 5 games, the most useful single data point for projecting how they perform away from home. Travelling sides carry their recent momentum — good or bad — into each successive away day, and it tends to take a significant event to break an established pattern.

With both ends assessed, our position is 1 at @1.29, which we have run through the full process and rate at around 50,30,20%. Kick-off is 7:45 pm.

That is the recommendation, backed by the graft behind it. Do not miss the rest of today’s tips on the site — the professional edge is built one disciplined read at a time, not from a single lucky line.

 

BD
BettingProfessional1x2 Editorial Desk
Senior Football Analyst
Reviews statistical models against historical results before every tip is published. Cross-checks head-to-head and form data with independent sources.
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026
Quick Answers
FAQ
What is the recommended bet for Cork City vs Longford?
Our selection is 1 — Cork City to win, priced at approximately 1.29. Tip confidence rating: 68%.
What is Cork City's current form?
Cork City have won 9, drawn 0 and lost 1 of their last 10 matches.
How has Longford been performing recently?
Longford have recorded 4 wins, 2 draws and 4 defeats from 10 recent games.
What does the head-to-head record show?
Cork City lead with 8 wins versus Longford's 0, with 2 draws across 10 meetings.
How many goals are expected in this match?
Recent fixtures involving these sides average 2.9 goals per game. The head-to-head BTTS rate stands at 60%.
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