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Athlone Town vs Kerry Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 18-09-2026
Sep 1818:45
Match Prediction
Expected score: Athlone Town 1-0 Kerry
Athlone TownDrawKerry
Over 2.5 goalsNo (50%)
Both teams to scoreYes (54%)
Athlone Town will face Kerry in what promises to be a competitive fixture in the First Division – Regular Season - 32. Both teams are aiming for upward momentum in a tightly contested mid-table battle.
Team form
Athlone Town
Athlone Town's recent form has been less than ideal, summarised by one victory in their last five games. They've scored only 0.6 goals per game while conceding 1.8, reflecting vulnerabilities in defensive organisation. Their struggles continued in the latest match against Wexford, where they lost 0-1, indicating ongoing issues converting chances into goals.
Kerry
Kerry, on the other hand, has shown some resilience but struggles similarly. They managed to draw their last fixture against UCD 1-1, yet their recent form is marked by inconsistency, with an average of 1.2 goals scored against 1.8 conceded in their last five matches. The alarming number of goals conceded suggests a shaky defense, impacting their ability to secure victories despite creating scoring opportunities.
Head-to-head
In head-to-head encounters, Kerry has a slight edge. In the last five meetings, Kerry won three times, while Athlone Town managed two victories. Recent matches saw Kerry winning comfortably in two encounters, showcasing their ability to impose themselves on this opposition. However, Athlone Town's last meeting saw them securing a win, signifying that they can compete effectively.
Key factors
For Athlone Town to succeed, capitalising on home advantage will be crucial. Creating clear goal-scoring chances without compromising defensive structure is essential for a victory. An effective pressing time, focused on forcing mistakes from Kerry’s backline, might aid them in producing goals. Conversely, Kerry needs to tighten their defense and find consistency in their attacking play to build on previous encounters and keep their playoff ambitions alive.
Prediction
Statistical models indicate a keen balance between both teams, but with Athlone Town perceived as the clearer favourites for this encounter. The weight of home ground factor coupled with their recent record against Kerry lends them an advantage. Kerry’s challenge will be maintaining overall composure, and should they falter under Athlone's pressure, it could play into the home side’s hands.
Given the current trends and overall league positioning, Athlone Town is favoured to secure a narrow win, as their tactical adjustments and home advantage appear to align favourably for them against Kerry.
Match info
Tournaments:
First Division(Regular Season - 32)
Referee:
No information
Stadium
Athlone Town Stadium, Athlone
Statistics
Odds Comparison
Recent Form
Athlone Town
D
W
W
W
L
Kerry
L
W
W
D
L
Injuries & Suspensions
Lineups
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Cork City | 31 | 21 | 5 | 5 | 68 |
| 2 |  UCD | 31 | 14 | 7 | 10 | 49 |
| 3 |  Bray Wanderers | 31 | 13 | 8 | 10 | 47 |
| 4 |  Cobh Ramblers | 31 | 13 | 6 | 12 | 45 |
| 5 |  Kerry | 31 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 42 |
| 6 |  Longford Town | 31 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 41 |
| 7 |  Athlone Town | 31 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 41 |
| 8 |  Wexford | 31 | 10 | 7 | 14 | 37 |
| 9 |  Treaty United | 31 | 8 | 9 | 14 | 33 |
| 10 |  Finn Harps | 31 | 6 | 7 | 18 | 25 |
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