Wexford host Athlone Town in the First Division on Friday 21 August, with kick-off at 19:45 (WAT) at Ferrycarrig Park. Wexford are 8th with 42 points from 36 games (in the bottom three), while Athlone Town sit 7th on 48 points (in the bottom half).
Form guide
Wexford's last 5: LWLWL Most recently they lost to UCD 1–4 away. They average 1.3 scored and 1.8 conceded.
Athlone Town's last 5: LWLDL Most recently they lost to Waterford 1–2 away. On the road they have won 0 and lost 3 of their last 3. They average 1.5 scored and 1.3 conceded.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 19 June 2026, finished Athlone Town 2–2 Wexford. Across their last 3 meetings Wexford have won 1, Athlone Town 0, with 2 draws and 3.0 goals per game; both teams scored in 2 of them.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.6 goals: 1.4 for Wexford and 1.2 for Athlone Town. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 50%, both teams to score at 58%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Wexford 45%, draw 21%, Athlone Town 34%.
Both teams to score: yes (58%) at 1.62.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 74% chance at odds of 1.25. Predicted score: Wexford 1–1 Athlone Town. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Wexford45%fair 2.20 · @2.18
Draw21%fair 4.84 · @3.50
Athlone Town34%fair 2.95 · @3.05
2.60Expected goals
1.42Wexford xG
1.18Athlone Town xG
58%Both score
50%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
1–011%
2–19%
0–19%
2–08%
0–07%
From our goals model: Wexford 1.4 – 1.2 Athlone Town expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Wexford vs Athlone Town?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Wexford vs Athlone Town?
On our numbers Wexford have a 45% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Athlone Town 34%.
How many goals will there be in Wexford vs Athlone Town?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 50% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Wexford vs Athlone Town?
Our predicted score is Wexford 1–1 Athlone Town, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Wexford vs Athlone Town?
Wexford vs Athlone Town (First Division) kicks off on Friday 21 August 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at Ferrycarrig Park.
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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