Athlone Town vs Bray Wanderers preview and prediction
The match
Athlone Town host Bray Wanderers in the First Division on Friday 17 April, with kick-off at 19:45 (WAT) at Athlone Town Stadium. Athlone Town are 7th with 48 points from 36 games (in the bottom half), while Bray Wanderers sit 3rd on 54 points (in the top four).
Form guide
Athlone Town's last 5: LWLLL Most recently they lost to Wexford 0–1 away. At home they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game.
Bray Wanderers's last 5: DLWDW Most recently they drew with Finn Harps 2–2 at home. They average 1.7 scored and 1.3 conceded.
Bray Wanderers arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.8 points a game against 1.0.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 6 March 2026, finished Bray Wanderers 2–1 Athlone Town.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.6 goals: 1.1 for Athlone Town and 1.4 for Bray Wanderers. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 49%, both teams to score at 57%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Athlone Town 33%, draw 21%, Bray Wanderers 46%.
Both teams to score: yes (57%) at 1.62.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Under 3.5 goals – a 72% chance at odds of 1.36. Predicted score: Athlone Town 1–1 Bray Wanderers. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Athlone Town33%fair 3.02 · @2.96
Draw21%fair 4.77 · @3.40
Bray Wanderers46%fair 2.18 · @2.28
2.57Expected goals
1.15Athlone Town xG
1.42Bray Wanderers xG
57%Both score
49%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
0–111%
1–29%
1–09%
0–28%
0–08%
From our goals model: Athlone Town 1.1 – 1.4 Bray Wanderers expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Athlone Town vs Bray Wanderers?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 72% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.36.
Who will win Athlone Town vs Bray Wanderers?
On our numbers Athlone Town have a 33% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Bray Wanderers 46%.
How many goals will there be in Athlone Town vs Bray Wanderers?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 49% likely and both teams score 57% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Athlone Town vs Bray Wanderers?
Our predicted score is Athlone Town 1–1 Bray Wanderers, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Athlone Town vs Bray Wanderers?
Athlone Town vs Bray Wanderers (First Division) kicks off on Friday 17 April 2026 at 19:45 (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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