Athlone Town vs Cobh Ramblers preview and prediction
The match
The First Division sees Athlone Town take on Cobh Ramblers on Friday 13 March, kicking off at 20:45 (WAT) at Athlone Town Stadium. Athlone Town are 7th with 48 points from 36 games (in the bottom half), while Cobh Ramblers sit 6th on 49 points (in the bottom half). Only 1 point separates the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Athlone Town's last 4: LDWW Most recently they lost to Bray Wanderers 1–2 away. They average 1.5 scored and 1.3 conceded.
Cobh Ramblers's last 3: DDL Most recently they drew with Cork City 1–1 at home. Goals have dried up – just 0.7 per game.
Athlone Town arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.8 points a game against 0.7.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.7 goals: 1.3 for Athlone Town and 1.4 for Cobh Ramblers. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 52%, both teams to score at 59%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Athlone Town 36%, draw 21%, Cobh Ramblers 44%.
Both teams to score: yes (59%) at 1.62.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 75% chance at odds of 1.25. Predicted score: Athlone Town 1–1 Cobh Ramblers. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Athlone Town36%fair 2.81 · @2.96
Draw21%fair 4.83 · @3.50
Cobh Ramblers44%fair 2.29 · @2.25
2.71Expected goals
1.26Athlone Town xG
1.44Cobh Ramblers xG
59%Both score
52%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
0–110%
1–29%
1–08%
2–18%
0–27%
From our goals model: Athlone Town 1.3 – 1.4 Cobh Ramblers expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Cobh Ramblers to win✗
44%
2.29
2.25
Double chance
Either team to win✓
79%
1.26
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
59%
1.68
1.62
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
75%
1.33
1.25
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
52%
1.93
1.80
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
70%
1.43
1.38
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
42%
2.37
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Cobh Ramblers / FT Cobh Ramblers✗
24%
4.13
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
9%
11.39
–
Form
Athlone Town – last 4
LDWW
6 Mar
@ Bray Wanderers
1–2
L
27 Feb
vs Wexford
2–2
D
20 Feb
@ Kerry
1–0
W
13 Feb
vs Finn Harps
2–1
W
1.5Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
75%Both scored
75%Over 2.5
Cobh Ramblers – last 3
DDL
6 Mar
vs Cork City
1–1
D
27 Feb
vs Finn Harps
1–1
D
13 Feb
vs Wexford
0–3
L
0.7Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
67%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Athlone Town and Cobh Ramblers.
What is the prediction for Athlone Town vs Cobh Ramblers?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Athlone Town vs Cobh Ramblers?
On our numbers Athlone Town have a 36% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Cobh Ramblers 44%.
How many goals will there be in Athlone Town vs Cobh Ramblers?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 52% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Athlone Town vs Cobh Ramblers?
Our predicted score is Athlone Town 1–1 Cobh Ramblers, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Athlone Town vs Cobh Ramblers?
Athlone Town vs Cobh Ramblers (First Division) kicks off on Friday 13 March 2026 at 20:45 (West Africa Time) at Athlone Town Stadium.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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