Very strong pick · fair odds 1.26 · bookmaker 1.20 · Won ✓
9/10Rating
1.20Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultUCD to win ✓58% · @1.78
Double chanceUCD or draw ✓79% · @1.20
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗55% · @1.77
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓74% · @1.30
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.48
UCD vs Athlone Town preview and prediction
The match
Athlone Town travel to UCD Bowl in the First Division on Friday 29 May (19:45 WAT) to face UCD. UCD are 2nd with 56 points from 36 games (in the top four), while Athlone Town sit 7th on 48 points (in the bottom half).
Form guide
UCD's last 5: LLWWW Most recently they lost to Wexford 1–2 away. They average 1.8 scored and 1.2 conceded.
Athlone Town's last 5: LDDDW Most recently they lost to Cork City 0–3 at home. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game.
UCD arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.0 points a game against 1.5.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 3 April 2026, finished Athlone Town 0–2 UCD.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.5 goals: 1.7 for UCD and 0.9 for Athlone Town. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 48%, both teams to score at 55%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: UCD 58%, draw 22%, Athlone Town 21%.
Safer route: UCD or draw (79%) at 1.20.
Both teams to score: yes (55%) at 1.77.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was UCD or draw – a 79% chance at odds of 1.20. Predicted score: UCD 1–0 Athlone Town. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
UCD58%fair 1.73 · @1.78
Draw22%fair 4.65 · @3.65
Athlone Town21%fair 4.84 · @4.30
2.53Expected goals
1.67UCD xG
0.86Athlone Town xG
55%Both score
48%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–013%
1–111%
2–011%
2–110%
0–08%
0–17%
From our goals model: UCD 1.7 – 0.9 Athlone Town expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is UCD or draw with a 79% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.
Who will win UCD vs Athlone Town?
On our numbers UCD have a 58% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Athlone Town 21%.
How many goals will there be in UCD vs Athlone Town?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 48% likely and both teams score 55% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for UCD vs Athlone Town?
Our predicted score is UCD 1–0 Athlone Town, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.
When is UCD vs Athlone Town?
UCD vs Athlone Town (First Division) kicks off on Friday 29 May 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at UCD Bowl.
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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