Good pick · fair odds 1.68 · bookmaker 1.95 · Lost ✗
5/10Rating
1.95Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultUCD to win ✗60% · @1.95
Double chanceEither team to win ✗81% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓59% · @1.57
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✗74% · fair 1.36
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗13% · fair 7.84
UCD vs Athlone Town preview and prediction
The match
Athlone Town travel to UCD Bowl in the First Division on Friday 11 September (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: DWDLW Most recently they drew with Cobh Ramblers 1–1 away. At home they have won 2 and lost 2 of their last 4. They are scoring freely – 2.2 goals a game.
Athlone Town's last 5: WWWLW Most recently they beat Finn Harps 1–0 away. On the road they have won 2 and lost 2 of their last 4. They average 1.7 scored and 1.2 conceded.
Athlone Town arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.0 points a game against 1.3.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 31 July 2026, finished Athlone Town 0–0 UCD. Across their last 3 meetings UCD have won 2, Athlone Town 0, with 1 draw and 1.0 goals per game.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.6 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 59%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: UCD 60%, draw 19%, Athlone Town 22%.
Both teams to score: yes (59%) at 1.57.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was UCD to win – a 60% chance at odds of 1.95, above our fair price of 1.68, so there is value in it. Predicted score: UCD 1–0 Athlone Town. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
UCD60%fair 1.68 · @1.95
Draw19%fair 5.35 · @3.40
Athlone Town22%fair 4.62 · @3.25
2.60Expected goals
1.72UCD xG
0.88Athlone Town xG
59%Both score
48%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–013%
1–111%
2–011%
2–110%
0–07%
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 to win with a 60% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.95.
Who will win UCD vs Athlone Town?
On our numbers UCD have a 60% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Athlone Town 22%.
How many goals will there be in UCD vs Athlone Town?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 48% likely and both teams score 59% 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 2.6 goals in total.
When is UCD vs Athlone Town?
UCD vs Athlone Town (First Division) kicks off on Friday 11 September 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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