Athlone Town host Finn Harps in the First Division on Friday 26 June, 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 Finn Harps sit 10th on 28 points (in the bottom three). A gap of 20 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Athlone Town's last 5: DLLLD Most recently they drew with Wexford 2–2 at home. At home they have won 0 and lost 1 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.5 per game.
Finn Harps's last 5: LLLDW Most recently they lost to Cobh Ramblers 1–3 away. They average 1.0 scored and 2.5 conceded.
Finn Harps arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.2 points a game against 0.5.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 24 April 2026, finished Finn Harps 1–2 Athlone Town. Across their last 2 meetings Athlone Town have won 2, Finn Harps 0, with 0 draws and 3.0 goals per game; both teams scored in 2 of them.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.5 goals: 1.8 for Athlone Town and 0.8 for Finn Harps. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 48%, both teams to score at 50%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Athlone Town 63%, draw 19%, Finn Harps 19%.
Safer route: Athlone Town or draw (81%) at 1.17.
Both teams to score: yes (50%) at 1.83.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Under 3.5 goals – a 73% chance at odds of 1.33. Predicted score: Athlone Town 1–0 Finn Harps. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Athlone Town63%fair 1.60 · @1.69
Draw19%fair 5.29 · @3.70
Finn Harps19%fair 5.39 · @4.80
2.54Expected goals
1.75Athlone Town xG
0.78Finn Harps xG
50%Both score
48%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–014%
2–012%
1–111%
2–110%
0–08%
3–07%
From our goals model: Athlone Town 1.8 – 0.8 Finn Harps expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Athlone Town vs Finn Harps?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.33.
Who will win Athlone Town vs Finn Harps?
On our numbers Athlone Town have a 63% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Finn Harps 19%.
How many goals will there be in Athlone Town vs Finn Harps?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 48% likely and both teams score 50% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Athlone Town vs Finn Harps?
Our predicted score is Athlone Town 1–0 Finn Harps, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.
When is Athlone Town vs Finn Harps?
Athlone Town vs Finn Harps (First Division) kicks off on Friday 26 June 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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