Bray Wanderers vs Athlone Town prediction & analysis
64%
Footrivo pick
Bray Wanderers to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.55 · bookmaker 1.69 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.69Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultBray Wanderers to win ✓64% · @1.69
Double chanceBray Wanderers or draw ✓88% · @1.15
Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✓56% · fair 1.79
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✗75% · fair 1.33
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✓13% · fair 7.65
Bray Wanderers vs Athlone Town preview and prediction
The match
Bray Wanderers host Athlone Town in the First Division on Friday 3 July, with kick-off at 19:45 (WAT) at Carlisle Grounds. Bray Wanderers are 3rd with 54 points from 36 games (in the top four), while Athlone Town sit 7th on 48 points (in the bottom half).
Form guide
Bray Wanderers's last 5: LWDWD Most recently they lost to Cork City 0–2 away. At home they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 3. Goals have not been a problem: 3.0 per game.
Athlone Town's last 5: DDLLL Most recently they drew with Finn Harps 1–1 at home. Goals have dried up – just 0.5 per game.
Bray Wanderers arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.8 points a game against 0.5.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 17 April 2026, finished Athlone Town 2–1 Bray Wanderers. Across their last 2 meetings Bray Wanderers have won 1, Athlone Town 1, with 0 draws and 3.0 goals per game; both teams scored in 2 of them.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.7 goals: 2.0 for Bray Wanderers and 0.7 for Athlone Town. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 51%, both teams to score at 44%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Bray Wanderers 64%, draw 24%, Athlone Town 12%.
Safer route: Bray Wanderers or draw (88%) at 1.15.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Bray Wanderers to win – a 64% chance at odds of 1.69, above our fair price of 1.55, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Bray Wanderers 1–0 Athlone Town. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Bray Wanderers64%fair 1.55 · @1.69
Draw24%fair 4.17 · @3.90
Athlone Town12%fair 8.61 · @4.50
2.71Expected goals
1.96Bray Wanderers xG
0.75Athlone Town xG
44%Both score
51%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–013%
2–013%
1–110%
2–110%
3–08%
0–07%
From our goals model: Bray Wanderers 2.0 – 0.7 Athlone Town expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Bray Wanderers vs Athlone Town?
Our pick is Bray Wanderers to win with a 64% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.69.
Who will win Bray Wanderers vs Athlone Town?
On our numbers Bray Wanderers have a 64% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Athlone Town 12%.
How many goals will there be in Bray Wanderers vs Athlone Town?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 51% likely and both teams score 44% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Bray Wanderers vs Athlone Town?
Our predicted score is Bray Wanderers 1–0 Athlone Town, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Bray Wanderers vs Athlone Town?
Bray Wanderers vs Athlone Town (First Division) kicks off on Friday 3 July 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at Carlisle Grounds.
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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