Kerry vs Athlone Town: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Friday 12 June the First Division brings Kerry against Athlone Town at Mounthawk Park. Kick-off: 19:45 WAT.
Current form
Kerry, last 5: LDLWD Their latest outing: 0–2 defeat to Cobh Ramblers, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 0 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.7 goals a game.
Athlone Town, last 5: LLDDD Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to UCD, away. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.5 goals a game.
Head to head
When they last met (1 May 2026) it ended Athlone Town 0–0 Kerry. The last 2 head-to-heads: Kerry 0 wins, Athlone Town 1, draws 1. Those games averaged 0.5 goals.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Kerry 1.3 xG, Athlone Town 1.0 xG – a total near 2.3. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 42%, GG 52%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to stay under 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Kerry 43%, draw 27%, Athlone Town 30%.
GG/NG: GG (52%) at 1.83.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (78%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: Kerry 1–1 Athlone Town. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Kerry43%fair 2.33 · @2.22
Draw27%fair 3.66 · @3.25
Athlone Town30%fair 3.36 · @3.20
2.29Expected goals
1.26Kerry xG
1.03Athlone Town xG
52%Both score
42%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–113%
1–013%
0–110%
0–010%
2–18%
2–08%
From our goals model: Kerry 1.3 – 1.0 Athlone Town expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 78% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Kerry vs Athlone Town?
On our numbers Kerry have a 43% chance of winning, the draw 27% and Athlone Town 30%.
How many goals will there be in Kerry vs Athlone Town?
We expect about 2.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 42% likely and both teams score 52% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Kerry vs Athlone Town?
Our predicted score is Kerry 1–1 Athlone Town, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.3 goals in total.
When is Kerry vs Athlone Town?
Kerry vs Athlone Town (First Division) kicks off on Friday 12 June 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at Mounthawk Park.
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.
