Ireland First Division Predictions

Ireland First Division League Overview

Ireland First Division (2026/27) is a moderate-scoring competition, averaging 3.13 goals per match in finished fixtures. With 61% of games going Over 2.5 and 55% BTTS, matches often favour a more balanced tempo rather than low-scoring grind-outs. Home sides win about 52% of games — somewhat stronger than away (31%).

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Round 34 / 36

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Key Betting Angles

Over 2.5 goals has landed in about 61% of finished matches this season.
Both Teams To Score has hit in roughly 55% of games.
Average goals per match is 3.13 — useful as a baseline for totals markets.
Home win rate is about 52%, so home-side markets carry more weight.

Top Teams in Ireland First Division

Cork City — Cork City currently 1st in the table and among the strongest attacks (2.40 goals per game).

Bray Wanderers — Bray Wanderers currently 2nd in the table.

UCD — UCD currently 3rd in the table.

Longford Town — Longford Town averaging 1.87 goals scored and 1.60 conceded per match this season.

Upcoming First Division Predictions(5)

1x2 Predictions Over / Under 2.5 Both to Score Correct Score

League-level signal — limited match history; probabilities rounded to 5%. Open a match for team-level detail.

Date

xG Action

Oct 02

18:45

odds at stake

Wexford

35% 30% 36% PREDICTION

Longford Town

No Primary Bet

1.29 : 1.31

odds at stake

xG:

1.29 : 1.31

Oct 02

18:45

odds at stake

Treaty United

34% 30% 37% PREDICTION

UCD

No Primary Bet

1.27 : 1.33

odds at stake

xG:

1.27 : 1.33

Oct 02

18:45

odds at stake

Finn Harps

37% 30% 34% PREDICTION

Kerry

No Primary Bet

1.33 : 1.27

odds at stake

xG:

1.33 : 1.27

Oct 02

18:45

odds at stake

Athlone Town

27% 29% 44% PREDICTION

Cork City

Selective Lean

1.12 : 1.48

odds at stake

xG:

1.12 : 1.48

Oct 02

18:45

odds at stake

Bray Wanderers

35% 30% 35% PREDICTION

Cobh Ramblers

No Primary Bet

1.30 : 1.30

odds at stake

xG:

1.30 : 1.30

Ireland First Division Betting & Prediction Guides

Want to understand how AI identifies value in Ireland First Division matches? Explore our strategy guides:

Double Chance Strategy Guide - Learn when 1X or X2 markets offer lower-risk value.
Over 2.5 Explained - Understand how xG and goal distribution impact total goals markets.
Ireland First Division xG Betting Guide - Discover how expected goals reveal hidden trends.
AI Prediction Accuracy Report - Review long-term performance and model methodology.