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Longford Town v UCD: 24 October 2026 · 19:30 at Bishopsgate (Longford). We see little between the teams. Scroll down for the tip, the chances of each outcome, absences and our breakdown of the game.
Longford Town vs UCD: analysis of the match
What our tip is based on
- Table. Longford Town are 5th in the table, on 52 points after 36 matches (14W 10D 12L), and UCD are 2nd, on 56 points (16W 8D 12L).
- Head to head. From 18 meetings: 3 wins for Longford Town, 10 wins for UCD and 5 draws, with the goals at 16–26.
What to expect
We see an evenly matched game, with a 1–2 score estimate, roughly 3 goals in all, and 1–1 (11.9%) the most probable single result. Goals at both ends are likely in an open game.
In the goals market we pick Under 3.5 goals (odds 1.47), and we rate it at 65%. Our numbers give both teams scoring a 59% chance and more than 2.5 goals a 55% chance.
Prediction summary
- Meetings: 18; Longford Town 3 wins, 5 draws, UCD 10 wins.
- An average of 2.3 goals per meeting between these teams.
- Expected: roughly 3 goals; over 2.5 goals: 55%.
- Out: Longford Town 0, UCD 0.
Alternative tip: BTTS – yes
Alternative tip: BTTS – yes (probability 59%, best price 1.62). With roughly 3 goals expected, it fits the picture.
Absences
Absent for Longford Town: no absences. Absent for UCD: no absences. Team news may change, so check it again before kick-off.
Longford Town vs UCD: compare the odds
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best price | 3.20 | 3.40 | 2.31 |
| Market average | 2.90 | 3.26 | 2.22 |
| Lowest odds | 2.39 | 3.00 | 2.05 |
| Goals | Best | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.24 | 1.20 | 75.8% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.74 | 1.67 | 54.6% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 2.11 | 2.01 | 45.4% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 2.88 | 2.65 | 34.6% |
| BTTS – yes | 1.62 | 1.55 | 58.7% |
| BTTS – no | 2.32 | 2.21 | 41.3% |
Prices from several bookmakers, combined and updated 24/10/26, 18:00. They are for guidance and can differ at any one operator. Margin, on average: 10.5%.
At a glance
- Likely result: Longford Town 1–1 UCD, roughly 3 goals in total.
- Table: Longford Town 5th (52 points), UCD 2nd (56 points).
- H2H: 18 matches: Longford Town 3W 5D 10L, goals 16–26.
- Absences: Longford Town 0, UCD 0.
Who will win Longford Town vs UCD?
Our estimate uses odds from several bookmakers after removing the margin. It does not guarantee any result.
Longford Town vs UCD: more betting tips
Fair odds = 1 / probability. Value exists when the best odds available are above the fair odds. Likely ≥ 60%, possible 50–60%, outsider < 50%.
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Longford Town vs UCD: team news and absences
Longford Town
- No reported absences
UCD
- No reported absences
Changes are possible before kick-off.
Standings and form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Cork City | 36 | 23-6-7 | 74:35 | 75 |
| 2 | UCD | 36 | 16-8-12 | 67:51 | 56 |
| 3 |  Bray Wanderers | 36 | 15-9-12 | 67:53 | 54 |
| 4 |  Kerry FC | 36 | 14-10-12 | 45:41 | 52 |
| 5 | Longford Town | 36 | 14-10-12 | 49:46 | 52 |
| 6 |  Cobh Ramblers | 36 | 14-7-15 | 46:54 | 49 |
| 7 |  Athlone Town | 36 | 13-9-14 | 42:43 | 48 |
| 8 |  Wexford | 36 | 11-9-16 | 44:58 | 42 |
| 9 |  Treaty United | 36 | 11-9-16 | 37:53 | 42 |
| 10 |  Finn Harps | 36 | 7-7-22 | 33:70 | 28 |
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Questions and answers
What do we tip for Longford Town vs UCD?
Longford Town or draw (1X) (1.65); Under 3.5 goals (1.47).
Who will win Longford Town vs UCD?
We estimate: Longford Town win 31%, draw 28%, UCD win 41%.
Where and when is the game being played?
Date: 24 October 2026, kick-off: 19:30, venue: Bishopsgate, Longford.
Who will be missing?
Longford Town: no absences. UCD: no absences. Changes are possible before kick-off.
Will the match produce over 2.5 goals?
We estimate over 2.5 goals at 55% (odds 1.74); for fewer than 2.5 the figure is 45% (odds 2.11).
Will both teams score?
By our estimate, both teams score with a probability of 59% (odds 1.62).
Which correct score is the likeliest?
We rate 1–1 as most likely (11.9%), then 0–1 (9.1%) and 1–2 (8.9%).
What are your predictions based on?
We start from the prices of several bookmakers, remove their margin and average them to get probabilities; a Poisson distribution then gives us the expected goals and the most probable scores. Form, head to head and absences appear on the page as extra context. We publish predictions purely as information, and none of them promises a winning outcome.
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