Ireland First Division Predictions

Ireland First Division League Overview

Ireland First Division (2026/27) is a moderate-scoring competition, averaging 3.11 goals per match in finished fixtures. With 60% of games going Over 2.5 and 54% BTTS, matches often favour a more balanced tempo rather than low-scoring grind-outs. Home sides win about 49% of games — somewhat stronger than away (32%).

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Key Betting Angles

Over 2.5 goals has landed in about 60% of finished matches this season.
Both Teams To Score has hit in roughly 54% of games.
Average goals per match is 3.11 — useful as a baseline for totals markets.
Home win rate is about 49%, 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 (2.31 goals per game).

UCD — UCD currently 2nd in the table.

Bray Wanderers — Bray Wanderers currently 3rd in the table.

Kerry — Kerry one of the best defensive records (0.92 conceded per game).

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

Sep 18

18:45

odds at stake

Bray Wanderers

38% 30% 32% PREDICTION

Treaty United

AI Value Alert

1.37 : 1.23

odds at stake

xG:

1.37 : 1.23

Sep 18

18:45

odds at stake

Finn Harps

33% 30% 38% PREDICTION

Longford Town

No Primary Bet

1.25 : 1.35

odds at stake

xG:

1.25 : 1.35

Sep 18

18:45

odds at stake

Wexford

33% 30% 38% PREDICTION

Cobh Ramblers

No Primary Bet

1.25 : 1.35

odds at stake

xG:

1.25 : 1.35

Sep 18

18:45

odds at stake

Athlone Town

34% 30% 36% PREDICTION

Kerry

No Primary Bet

1.28 : 1.32

odds at stake

xG:

1.28 : 1.32

Sep 18

18:45

odds at stake

Cork City

40% 29% 31% PREDICTION

UCD

No Primary Bet

1.40 : 1.20

odds at stake

xG:

1.40 : 1.20

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.