Athlone Town vs Bray Wanderers preview and prediction
The match
Bray Wanderers travel to Athlone Town Stadium in the First Division on Friday 28 August (19:45 WAT) to face Athlone Town. 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: WLWLD Most recently they beat Wexford 2–0 away. They average 1.3 scored and 1.3 conceded.
Bray Wanderers's last 5: LDWLL Most recently they lost to Longford Town 2–4 away. On the road they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 4. They average 1.8 scored and 2.0 conceded.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 3 July 2026, finished Bray Wanderers 1–0 Athlone Town. Across their last 3 meetings Athlone Town have won 1, Bray Wanderers 2, with 0 draws and 2.3 goals per game; both teams scored in 2 of them.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.9 goals: 1.3 for Athlone Town and 1.6 for Bray Wanderers. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 56%, both teams to score at 63%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Athlone Town 35%, draw 21%, Bray Wanderers 45%.
Both teams to score: yes (63%) at 1.53.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 78% chance at odds of 1.22. 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 Town35%fair 2.88 · @2.86
Draw21%fair 4.88 · @3.55
Bray Wanderers45%fair 2.23 · @2.26
2.88Expected goals
1.33Athlone Town xG
1.55Bray Wanderers xG
63%Both score
56%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
1–29%
0–19%
2–18%
1–07%
0–27%
From our goals model: Athlone Town 1.3 – 1.6 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 Over 1.5 goals with a 78% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Athlone Town vs Bray Wanderers?
On our numbers Athlone Town have a 35% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Bray Wanderers 45%.
How many goals will there be in Athlone Town vs Bray Wanderers?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 56% likely and both teams score 63% 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 2.9 goals in total.
When is Athlone Town vs Bray Wanderers?
Athlone Town vs Bray Wanderers (First Division) kicks off on Friday 28 August 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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