Longford Town vs Athlone Town prediction & analysis
61%
Footrivo pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.64 · bookmaker 1.53 · Lost ✗
5/10Rating
1.53Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultAthlone Town to win ✗40% · @2.30
Double chanceEither team to win ✓77% · @1.29
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗61% · @1.53
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓75% · fair 1.34
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–1 ✗10% · fair 9.79
Longford Town vs Athlone Town preview and prediction
The match
The First Division sees Longford Town take on Athlone Town on Friday 16 October, kicking off at 19:45 (WAT) at Bishopsgate. Longford Town are 5th with 52 points from 36 games (in the top half), while Athlone Town sit 7th on 48 points (in the bottom half).
Form guide
Longford Town's last 5: DDWWL Most recently they drew with UCD 1–1 away. At home they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.2 scored and 1.3 conceded.
Athlone Town's last 5: LWDWD Most recently they lost to Treaty United 1–2 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 0 of their last 3. They are scoring freely – 2.0 goals a game.
Athlone Town arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.8 points a game against 1.3.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 7 August 2026, finished Athlone Town 2–1 Longford Town. Across their last 3 meetings Longford Town have won 0, Athlone Town 2, with 1 draw and 2.3 goals per game; both teams scored in 2 of them.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.5 goals: 1.2 for Longford Town and 1.3 for Athlone Town. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 47%, both teams to score at 61%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Longford Town 37%, draw 23%, Athlone Town 40%.
Both teams to score: yes (61%) at 1.53.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 61% chance at odds of 1.53. Predicted score: Longford Town 1–1 Athlone Town. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Longford Town37%fair 2.67 · @2.62
Draw23%fair 4.42 · @3.40
Athlone Town40%fair 2.51 · @2.30
2.54Expected goals
1.24Longford Town xG
1.30Athlone Town xG
61%Both score
47%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–113%
0–110%
1–010%
1–28%
2–18%
0–08%
From our goals model: Longford Town 1.2 – 1.3 Athlone Town expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Longford Town vs Athlone Town?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 61% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.53.
Who will win Longford Town vs Athlone Town?
On our numbers Longford Town have a 37% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Athlone Town 40%.
How many goals will there be in Longford Town vs Athlone Town?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 47% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Longford Town vs Athlone Town?
Our predicted score is Longford Town 1–1 Athlone Town, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.
When is Longford Town vs Athlone Town?
Longford Town vs Athlone Town (First Division) kicks off on Friday 16 October 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at Bishopsgate.
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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