Match analysis
IrelandFirst Division
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this First Division fixture.
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Umery UnderdogThe pickLongford Town win
UCD host Longford Town at their ground on 9 October in the First Division, and the bookmakers have UCD as firm favourites. But the little dog might have a bite here, and the recent numbers suggest Longford Town are more than a token threat. UCD's last five matches have been aβ¦
Yoda Mc Yoda FaceThe pickDraw
The Force is strong with UCD at home, but the dark side stirs in Longford Town's recent form. UCD's home record over the last 20 games tells a story of a team that knows how to win on its own ground: 10 wins, 2 draws, 8 losses, with 1.9 goals scored per game and 1.5 concededβ¦
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| UCDHome | Rating | Longford TownAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,475 | Overall | 1,476 |
| 1,488 | Match venue | 1,421 |
| 1,488 | At home | 1,495 |
| 1,506 | Away | 1,421 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,503 | Attack | 1,470 |
| 1,478 | Defence | 1,471 |
| 1,483 | Home attack | 1,464 |
| 1,498 | Away attack | 1,441 |
| 1,492 | Home defence | 1,517 |
| 1,523 | Away defence | 1,437 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,698 | Goal environment | 1,627 |
| 1,550 | Home goals | 1,528 |
| 1,648 | Away goals | 1,598 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,454 | Close games | 1,511 |
| 1,488 | Winning margin | 1,465 |
Match venue compares UCD at home with Longford Town away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
Lineups are not available yet. They are usually confirmed about an hour before kick-off.
