Athlone Town vs Longford Town: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
19:45 WAT, Friday 7 August: Athlone Town v Longford Town in the First Division, played at Athlone Town Stadium. In the table, Athlone Town are 7th, lower half, on 48 points after 36 matches; Longford Town are 5th (upper half) with 52.
Current form
Athlone Town, last 5: LDLWW Their latest outing: 2–3 defeat to Cork City, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 1.0 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Longford Town, last 5: WWLWW Their latest outing: 5–0 win over Finn Harps, at home. Away from home the record reads 3 won, 0 lost from 3. 3.5 goals per outing makes them dangerous. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Momentum favours Longford Town, collecting 2.5 points per game to 1.2 for Athlone Town.
Head to head
When they last met (4 May 2026) it ended Longford Town 1–1 Athlone Town. The last 2 head-to-heads: Athlone Town 1 win, Longford Town 0, draws 1. Those games averaged 2.0 goals and saw GG land 1 time.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Athlone Town 1.4 xG, Longford Town 1.2 xG – a total near 2.5. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 48%, GG 59%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Athlone Town 41%, draw 25%, Longford Town 34%.
GG/NG: GG (59%) at 1.70.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (73%, odds 1.30). Most likely score in line with that pick: Athlone Town 1–1 Longford Town. 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 · @2.30
Draw25%fair 3.95 · @3.40
Longford Town34%fair 2.97 · @2.90
2.55Expected goals
1.38Athlone Town xG
1.17Longford Town xG
59%Both score
48%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–113%
1–011%
0–19%
2–19%
0–08%
2–07%
From our goals model: Athlone Town 1.4 – 1.2 Longford Town expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Athlone Town vs Longford Town?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win Athlone Town vs Longford Town?
On our numbers Athlone Town have a 41% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Longford Town 34%.
How many goals will there be in Athlone Town vs Longford Town?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 48% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Athlone Town vs Longford Town?
Our predicted score is Athlone Town 1–1 Longford Town, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.
When is Athlone Town vs Longford Town?
Athlone Town vs Longford Town (First Division) kicks off on Friday 7 August 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.
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