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League of Ireland First Division · semi-final · 24 October 2026 · 19:30

Longford Town vs UCD: prediction, odds and betting tip – 24 October 2026, League of Ireland First Division

0–2
WWWWD
1Longford Town3.20
XDraw3.40
2UCD2.31

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Played: final score 0–2. The tip and analysis below are as they were before kick-off.

On 24 October 2026 · 19:30 at Bishopsgate (Longford), Longford Town take on UCD. We rate the game as a toss-up. Our tip, the probabilities of each outcome, absences and our analysis follow below.

Longford Town vs UCD: tip and prediction
Main tip · Result
Longford Town or draw (1X)
1.65
Chance 59% · confidence medium
Second tip · Goals
Under 3.5 goals
1.47
Chance 65% · confidence high
1–1likely score
≈ 3 goalstotal in the match
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Longford Town vs UCD: our analysis

Why we chose this tip

  1. Table. Longford Town lie 5th, having collected 52 points after 36 matches (14W 10D 12L); UCD lie 2nd, having collected 56 points (16W 8D 12L).
  2. Head to head. In 18 previous meetings, Longford Town have taken 3 wins to UCD's 10 wins, plus 5 draws; the goal tally stands at 16–26.

What to expect

In our view there is little between the sides. We project a 1–2 scoreline, around 3 goals altogether, and the single likeliest outcome is 1–1 (11.9%). This one should be open, with chances at both ends.

On goals we go for Under 3.5 goals (odds 1.47), which we give a 65% chance. In our view both teams score with a probability of 59%, and over 2.5 goals with a probability of 55%.

The prediction at a glance

  1. Meetings: 18; Longford Town 3 wins, 5 draws, UCD 10 wins.
  2. Head to head meetings have produced 2.3 goals a game on average.
  3. Our projection is around 3 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 55%.
  4. Unavailable: Longford Town 0, UCD 0.

Alternative tip: Both teams to score: yes

Another angle: Both teams to score: yes (probability 59%, top price 1.62). A projection of around 3 goals supports it.

Absences

Unavailable for Longford Town: no absences. UCD will be without: no absences. Team news can change, so take another look before the game.

Longford Town vs UCD: bookmaker odds side by side

Match result1X2
Top price available3.203.402.31
Market average2.903.262.22
Lowest odds2.393.002.05
GoalsBestAverageChance
Over 1.5 goals1.241.2075.8%
Over 2.5 goals1.741.6754.6%
Under 2.5 goals2.112.0145.4%
Over 3.5 goals2.882.6534.6%
BTTS – yes1.621.5558.7%
BTTS – no2.322.2141.3%

Prices gathered from several bookmakers and refreshed 24/10/26, 18:00. Use them as a guide: what a particular operator offers can be different. Margin on average: 10.5%.

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The key facts

  • 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?

Longford Town31%
Draw28%
UCD41%

We work out this estimate from the odds of several bookmakers once their margin has been removed. No outcome is ever certain.

Longford Town vs UCD: more betting tips

Over 1.5 goals75.8% · fair odds 1.32 · best 1.24
Likely
Draw or UCD (X2)68.6% · fair odds 1.46 · best 1.39
Likely
Under 3.5 goals65.4% · fair odds 1.53 · best 1.47
Likely
Both teams to score: yes58.7% · fair odds 1.70 · best 1.62
Possible
Over 2.5 goals54.6% · fair odds 1.83 · best 1.74
Possible
Under 2.5 goals45.4% · fair odds 2.20 · best 2.11
Outsider
Both teams to score: no41.3% · fair odds 2.42 · best 2.32
Outsider
UCD to win40.8% · fair odds 2.45 · best 2.31
Outsider
Over 3.5 goals34.6% · fair odds 2.89 · best 2.88
Outsider
Longford Town to win31.4% · fair odds 3.19 · best 3.20
Outsider
Draw27.8% · fair odds 3.60 · best 3.40
Outsider

Fair odds = 1 / probability. A price is value when the best odds on offer beat the fair odds. Likely: 60% or more; possible: 50–60%; outsider: below 50%.

Corners and cards betting

Cornersline 9.5 corners
Over 1.95 · Under 1.77
probability of over 47.5%

Correct score tips

1 : 111.9%
0 : 19.1%
1 : 28.9%
1 : 07.9%
2 : 17.7%
0 : 26.8%

Longford Town vs UCD: injuries and missing players

Longford Town

  • No reported absences

UCD

  • No reported absences

Team news can still change before the game.

Standings and form

#TeamPW-D-LGoalsPts
1Cork City3623-6-774:3575
2UCD3616-8-1267:5156
3Bray Wanderers3615-9-1267:5354
4Kerry FC3614-10-1245:4152
5Longford Town3614-10-1249:4652
6Cobh Ramblers3614-7-1546:5449
7Athlone Town3613-9-1442:4348
8Wexford3611-9-1644:5842
9Treaty United3611-9-1637:5342
10Finn Harps367-7-2233:7028

Recent matches

Longford Town

27 OctLUCD 2–0 Longford Town
24 OctLLongford Town 0–2 UCD
16 OctWLongford Town 1–0 Athlone Town
9 OctDUCD 1–1 Longford Town
2 OctDWexford 3–3 Longford Town

UCD

1 NovWBray Wanderers 1–3 UCD
27 OctWUCD 2–0 Longford Town
24 OctWLongford Town 0–2 UCD
16 OctWWexford 2–5 UCD
9 OctDUCD 1–1 Longford Town

Home and away

Longford Town at home18 matches: 10W 2D 6L, goals 26–17
UCD away18 matches: 6W 5D 7L, goals 30–28

Longford Town vs UCD: last matches of both teams

Longford Town

L 27/10/26 · UCD 2–0 Longford Town
W 16/10/26 · Longford Town 1–0 Athlone Town
D 9/10/26 · UCD 1–1 Longford Town
D 2/10/26 · Wexford 3–3 Longford Town

UCD

W 1/11/26 · Bray Wanderers 1–3 UCD
W 27/10/26 · UCD 2–0 Longford Town
W 16/10/26 · Wexford 2–5 UCD
D 9/10/26 · UCD 1–1 Longford Town

Head to head

All matches
3Longford Town
5Draws
10UCD
27/10/26 · UCD 2–0 Longford Town
24/10/26 · Longford Town 0–2 UCD
9/10/26 · UCD 1–1 Longford Town
4/7/26 · Longford Town 2–1 UCD
1/5/26 · UCD 2–0 Longford Town
7/3/26 · Longford Town 0–0 UCD

Returns calculator

Potential return0 £
Net profit0 £
Implied probability0%
Market margin10.5%

Questions and answers

Which tip do we give 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?

Our estimate gives Longford Town a 31% chance of winning, the draw 28% and UCD 41%.

What is the date, time and venue of the game?

Kick-off is on 24 October 2026 at 19:30, venue Bishopsgate, Longford.

Who will be missing?

Longford Town: no absences. UCD: no absences. Team news can still change before kick-off.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in this game?

We put over 2.5 goals at 55% (odds 1.74) and under 2.5 goals at 45% (odds 2.11).

Will both teams score?

We put the chance of both teams finding the net at 59% (odds 1.62).

What correct score do we see as likeliest?

Top of our list is 1–1 (11.9%), then 0–1 (9.1%) and 1–2 (8.9%).

How do you put your predictions together?

Our starting point is the odds of several bookmakers: we take out the margin, average what is left and turn it into probabilities, then a Poisson model gives the expected goals and the likeliest scorelines. Form, head to head and absences are shown on the page as background. The predictions are meant as information and offer no guarantee of winning.

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