Athlone Town vs Bray Wanderers Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – April 17

Athlone Town

D L W L D

9th place in Ireland First Division

2-1

17/04/2026 14:45

Bray Wanderers

L W W W L

2nd place in Ireland First Division

Ireland First Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Athlone Town vs Bray Wanderers on April 17, 2026 (kick-off: 14:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Athlone Town vs Bray Wanderers preview before placing for you.

Athlone Town are currently 9th with 28 points after 26 matches.
Bray Wanderers sit 2nd with 40 points from 26 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Bray Wanderers to win with probability 42%.
Head-to-head history favors Bray Wanderers, who have won 5 of the last 6 meetings. Athlone Town have no wins, while one match ended in a draw.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

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Weather

14:45

2026-04-17

Athlone Town vs Bray Wanderers - Prediction & Odds

Athlone Town

Bray Wanderers

2026-04-17 14:45

STANDINGS UP TO 17/04/2026

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Cork City	60	26	19	3	4	54	22	32
02 Bray Wanderers	40	26	11	7	8	49	37	12
03 UC Dublin	40	26	12	4	10	42	31	11
04 Longford Town	37	26	10	7	9	34	32	2
05 Kerry FC	35	26	9	8	9	33	30	3
06 Wexford (Youth)	34	26	9	7	10	31	35	-4
07 Cobh Ramblers	34	26	10	4	12	27	37	-10
08 Treaty United	29	26	7	8	11	26	37	-11
09 Athlone Town	28	26	7	7	12	24	32	-8
10 Finn Harps	22	26	5	7	14	21	48	-27

Head To Head

06/03/2026 15:45

Bray Wanderers

2 - 1

Athlone Town

IRE D1

05/09/2025 14:45

Bray Wanderers

3 - 1

Athlone Town

IRE D1

27/06/2025 14:45

Athlone Town

0 - 4

Bray Wanderers

IRE D1

16/05/2025 14:45

Bray Wanderers

3 - 1

Athlone Town

IRE D1

04/04/2025 14:45

Athlone Town

0 - 1

Bray Wanderers

IRE D1

24/03/2025 15:45

Athlone Town

1 - 1

Bray Wanderers

Leinster S C

Athlone Town

Draw

17%

Bray Wanderers

83%

Athlone Town Last 6 matches

10/04/2026 14:45

Wexford (Youth) 1 - 0 Athlone Town IRE D1

06/04/2026 12:00

Athlone Town 2 - 0 Longford Town IRE D1

03/04/2026 14:45

Athlone Town 0 - 2 UC Dublin IRE D1

27/03/2026 15:45

Cork City 4 - 1 Athlone Town IRE D1

20/03/2026 15:45

Treaty United 2 - 0 Athlone Town IRE D1

13/03/2026 15:45

Athlone Town 2 - 0 Cobh Ramblers IRE D1

Win

33%

Draw

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Bray Wanderers

11/04/2026 14:30

Longford Town 1 - 0 Bray Wanderers IRE D1

06/04/2026 12:00

Bray Wanderers 2 - 2 Finn Harps IRE D1

03/04/2026 14:45

Wexford (Youth) 2 - 1 Bray Wanderers IRE D1

27/03/2026 15:45

Bray Wanderers 2 - 1 Kerry FC IRE D1

20/03/2026 15:45

Cobh Ramblers 1 - 1 Bray Wanderers IRE D1

13/03/2026 15:45

Bray Wanderers 2 - 1 UC Dublin IRE D1

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Ireland First Division

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Goals

Scored

156

Avg. per game

0.66

Conceded

236

Avg. per game

1.00

Scored

195

Avg. per game

0.78

Conceded

200

Avg. per game

0.80

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 235 matches

YesNo

111 (47%)124 (53%)

In last 235 matches

NoYes

126 (50%)124 (50%)

Athlone Town

Recent matches

Bray Wanderers

Under /Over

(78%)35 10(22%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(82%)37 8(18%)

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

Under /Over

(51%)23 22(49%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(51%)23 22(49%)

/Yes

(51%)23 22(49%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(69%)31 14(31%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Athlone Town

Bray Wanderers

Shots

Athlone Town

Total shots

9.49 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Bray Wanderers

Total shots

9.59 avg / game

Blocked

3 total

Avg. 3.00

Athlone Town Pass Bray Wanderers

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

47%

Total passes

628

Avg. 314 / game

Accurate

64%

Ball possession

51%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Athlone Town

235

Played games

Bray Wanderers

250

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.18

Clean sheets

0.25

4.29

1008

Corners

1094

4.38

0.38

Throw-ins

183

0.73

0.05

Offsides

0.09

0.46

107

GK saves

119

0.48

Athlone Town

DISCIPLINARY

Bray Wanderers

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.06

484

516

2.06

0.09

0.11

0.31

Fouls

127

0.51

0.00

Tackles

0.12

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How We Build the Athlone Town vs Bray Wanderers Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Athlone Town vs Bray Wanderers on 17 April 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Ireland First Division fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Athlone Town vs Bray Wanderers Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Athlone Town's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Bray Wanderers's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Ireland First Division Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Ireland First Division standings and the Ireland First Division form table to understand exactly where Athlone Town and Bray Wanderers sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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