Athlone Town vs UCD: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Athlone Town welcome UCD to Athlone Town Stadium for a First Division fixture on Friday 31 July (19:45 WAT). In the table, Athlone Town are 7th, lower half, on 48 points after 36 matches; UCD are 2nd (among the top four) with 56.
Current form
Athlone Town, last 5: LWWLD Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to Treaty United, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 0 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 1.0 conceded per game.
UCD, last 5: WWLLW Their latest outing: 5–2 win over Cork City, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 2.0 conceded per game.
Head to head
When they last met (29 May 2026) it ended UCD 1–0 Athlone Town. The last 2 head-to-heads: Athlone Town 0 wins, UCD 2, draws 0. Those games averaged 1.5 goals.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Athlone Town 1.3 xG, UCD 1.4 xG – a total near 2.8. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 52%, GG 59%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Athlone Town 35%, draw 25%, UCD 40%.
GG/NG: GG (59%) at 1.60.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (76%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: Athlone Town 1–1 UCD. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Athlone Town35%fair 2.83 · @2.70
Draw25%fair 4.04 · @3.45
UCD40%fair 2.51 · @2.44
2.76Expected goals
1.35Athlone Town xG
1.41UCD xG
59%Both score
52%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
0–19%
1–09%
1–28%
2–18%
0–06%
From our goals model: Athlone Town 1.3 – 1.4 UCD expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 76% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Athlone Town vs UCD?
On our numbers Athlone Town have a 35% chance of winning, the draw 25% and UCD 40%.
How many goals will there be in Athlone Town vs UCD?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 52% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Athlone Town vs UCD?
Our predicted score is Athlone Town 1–1 UCD, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Athlone Town vs UCD?
Athlone Town vs UCD (First Division) kicks off on Friday 31 July 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.