Athlone Town vs Kerry: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Friday 1 May the First Division brings Athlone Town against Kerry at Athlone Town Stadium. Kick-off: 19:45 WAT.
Current form
Athlone Town, last 5: WWLWL Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Finn Harps, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 1.5 conceded per game.
Kerry, last 5: DDLLL Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Treaty United, at home. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 1.7 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Athlone Town, collecting 1.5 points per game to 0.8 for Kerry.
Head to head
When they last met (20 Feb 2026) it ended Kerry 0–1 Athlone Town.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Athlone Town 1.3 xG, Kerry 1.1 xG – a total near 2.4. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 44%, GG 57%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Athlone Town 41%, draw 28%, Kerry 31%.
GG/NG: GG (57%) at 1.80.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (77%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: Athlone Town 1–1 Kerry. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Athlone Town41%fair 2.44 · @2.42
Draw28%fair 3.62 · @3.15
Kerry31%fair 3.18 · @2.95
2.40Expected goals
1.31Athlone Town xG
1.08Kerry xG
57%Both score
44%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–113%
1–012%
0–110%
0–09%
2–18%
2–08%
From our goals model: Athlone Town 1.3 – 1.1 Kerry expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Athlone Town vs Kerry?
On our numbers Athlone Town have a 41% chance of winning, the draw 28% and Kerry 31%.
How many goals will there be in Athlone Town vs Kerry?
We expect about 2.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 44% likely and both teams score 57% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Athlone Town vs Kerry?
Our predicted score is Athlone Town 1–1 Kerry, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.4 goals in total.
When is Athlone Town vs Kerry?
Athlone Town vs Kerry (First Division) kicks off on Friday 1 May 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at Athlone Town Stadium.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
