Longford Town 38%Draw 21%Athlone Town 41%Expected goals 1.24 – 1.30
61%
Betarazi pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.64 · bookmaker 1.53 · Lost ✗
5/10Rating
1.53Odds
Picks by market
ResultAthlone Town to win ✗41% · @2.30
Double chanceEither team to win ✓79% · @1.29
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗61% · @1.53
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓75% · fair 1.34
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗8% · fair 12.11
Longford Town vs Athlone Town: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Athlone Town travel to face Longford Town on Friday 16 October in the First Division, with Bishopsgate the venue – the ball rolls at 19:45 WAT. In the table, Longford Town are 5th, upper half, on 52 points after 36 matches; Athlone Town are 7th (lower half) with 48.
Current form
Longford Town, last 5: DDWWL Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with UCD, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.
Athlone Town, last 5: LWDWD Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to Treaty United, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 0 lost from 3. The attack is flying at 2.0 goals per game.
Momentum favours Athlone Town, collecting 1.8 points per game to 1.3 for Longford Town.
Head to head
When they last met (7 Aug 2026) it ended Athlone Town 2–1 Longford Town. The last 3 head-to-heads: Longford Town 0 wins, Athlone Town 2, draws 1. Those games averaged 2.3 goals and saw GG land 2 times.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Longford Town 1.2 xG, Athlone Town 1.3 xG – a total near 2.5. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 47%, GG 61%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Longford Town 38%, draw 21%, Athlone Town 41%.
GG/NG: GG (61%) at 1.53.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (61%, odds 1.53). Most likely score in line with that pick: Longford Town 1–1 Athlone Town. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Longford Town38%fair 2.63 · @2.62
Draw21%fair 4.70 · @3.40
Athlone Town41%fair 2.46 · @2.30
2.54Expected goals
1.24Longford Town xG
1.30Athlone Town xG
61%Both score
47%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–113%
0–110%
1–010%
1–28%
2–18%
0–08%
From our goals model: Longford Town 1.2 – 1.3 Athlone Town expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Longford Town vs Athlone Town?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 61% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.53.
Who will win Longford Town vs Athlone Town?
On our numbers Longford Town have a 38% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Athlone Town 41%.
How many goals will there be in Longford Town vs Athlone Town?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 47% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Longford Town vs Athlone Town?
Our predicted score is Longford Town 1–1 Athlone Town, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.
When is Longford Town vs Athlone Town?
Longford Town vs Athlone Town (First Division) kicks off on Friday 16 October 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at Bishopsgate.
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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