Athlone Town vs Finn Harps: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Finn Harps travel to face Athlone Town on Friday 26 June in the First Division, with Athlone Town Stadium the venue – the ball rolls at 19:45 WAT. In the table, Athlone Town are 7th, lower half, on 48 points after 36 matches; Finn Harps are 10th (in the drop zone) with 28. There are 20 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Athlone Town, last 5: DLLLD Their latest outing: 2–2 draw with Wexford, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 0 won, 1 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.5 goals a game.
Finn Harps, last 5: LLLDW Their latest outing: 1–3 defeat to Cobh Ramblers, away. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 2.5 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Finn Harps, collecting 1.2 points per game to 0.5 for Athlone Town.
Head to head
When they last met (24 Apr 2026) it ended Finn Harps 1–2 Athlone Town. The last 2 head-to-heads: Athlone Town 2 wins, Finn Harps 0, draws 0. Those games averaged 3.0 goals and saw GG land 2 times.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Athlone Town 1.8 xG, Finn Harps 0.8 xG – a total near 2.6. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 49%, GG 50%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Athlone Town 60%, draw 23%, Finn Harps 18%.
Lower-risk option: Athlone Town or draw (82%) at 1.17.
GG/NG: GG (50%) at 1.83.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (73%, odds 1.33). Most likely score in line with that pick: Athlone Town 1–0 Finn Harps. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Athlone Town60%fair 1.67 · @1.69
Draw23%fair 4.44 · @3.70
Finn Harps18%fair 5.69 · @4.80
2.59Expected goals
1.78Athlone Town xG
0.80Finn Harps xG
50%Both score
49%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–013%
2–012%
1–111%
2–110%
0–08%
3–07%
From our goals model: Athlone Town 1.8 – 0.8 Finn Harps expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Athlone Town vs Finn Harps?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.33.
Who will win Athlone Town vs Finn Harps?
On our numbers Athlone Town have a 60% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Finn Harps 18%.
How many goals will there be in Athlone Town vs Finn Harps?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 49% likely and both teams score 50% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Athlone Town vs Finn Harps?
Our predicted score is Athlone Town 1–0 Finn Harps, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Athlone Town vs Finn Harps?
Athlone Town vs Finn Harps (First Division) kicks off on Friday 26 June 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.