Athlone Town vs Longford Town: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 October

Athlone Town

L D L D D

10th place in Ireland First Division

1-2

17/10/2025 14:45

Longford Town

L W W W W

6th place in Ireland First Division

Ireland First Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Athlone Town vs Longford Town on 17 October 2025 (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 Longford Town preview before placing your bet.

Athlone Town are currently 10th with 20 points after 36 matches.
Longford Town sit 6th with 45 points from 36 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Longford Town to win with probability 39%.
Head-to-head history is evenly balanced: Athlone Town and Longford Town have each won 1 of the last 6 meetings, while 4 matches ended in draws.

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

Home team Away team

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Pred

Correct

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Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

14:45

2025-10-17

Athlone Town vs Longford Town - Prediction & Odds

Athlone Town

Longford Town

2025-10-17 14:45

STANDINGS UP TO 17/10/2025

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

01 Dundalk	79	36	23	10	3	74	31	43
02 Cobh Ramblers	69	36	21	6	9	70	38	32
03 Bray Wanderers	62	36	20	2	14	63	53	10
04 UC Dublin	59	36	17	8	11	50	40	10
05 Treaty United	48	36	13	9	14	51	48	3
06 Longford Town	45	36	12	9	15	43	59	-16
07 Wexford (Youth)	44	36	12	8	16	42	51	-9
08 Finn Harps	36	36	8	12	16	42	57	-15
09 Kerry FC	36	36	9	9	18	40	58	-18
10 Athlone Town	20	36	3	11	22	29	69	-40

Head To Head

23/06/2025 14:45

Longford Town

3 - 2

Athlone Town

IRE D1

21/04/2025 12:00

Athlone Town

1 - 1

Longford Town

IRE D1

01/03/2025 15:30

Longford Town

1 - 1

Athlone Town

IRE D1

05/10/2024 14:30

Longford Town

1 - 1

Athlone Town

IRE D1

12/07/2024 14:45

Athlone Town

4 - 1

Longford Town

IRE D1

18/05/2024 14:30

Longford Town

1 - 1

Athlone Town

IRE D1

Athlone Town

17%

Draw

67%

Longford Town

17%

Athlone Town Last 6 matches

10/10/2025 14:45

UC Dublin 2 - 2 Athlone Town IRE D1

03/10/2025 14:45

Athlone Town 1 - 1 Dundalk IRE D1

26/09/2025 15:00

Athlone Town 1 - 2 Wexford (Youth) IRE D1

22/09/2025 14:45

Athlone Town 0 - 0 Kerry FC IRE D1

19/09/2025 14:45

Treaty United 3 - 2 Athlone Town IRE D1

05/09/2025 14:45

Bray Wanderers 3 - 1 Athlone Town IRE D1

Win

Draw

50%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Longford Town

10/10/2025 14:45

Longford Town 3 - 1 Cobh Ramblers IRE D1

05/10/2025 11:00

Treaty United 1 - 2 Longford Town IRE D1

26/09/2025 14:45

Bray Wanderers 0 - 2 Longford Town IRE D1

20/09/2025 14:30

Longford Town 3 - 2 Dundalk IRE D1

12/09/2025 14:45

UC Dublin 2 - 1 Longford Town IRE D1

05/09/2025 14:45

Longford Town 1 - 1 Finn Harps IRE D1

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Ireland First Division

Played games

Athlone Town

Longford Town

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.78

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.72

Scored

Avg. per game

1.50

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.28

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 18 home matches

YesNo

10 (56%)8 (44%)

In last 18 home matches

NoYes

13 (72%)5 (28%)

Athlone Town

Recent matches

Longford Town

Under /Over

(72%)13 5(28%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(83%)15 3(17%)

Under /Over

(39%)7 11(61%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(44%)8 10(56%)

Under /Over

(50%)9 9(50%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(67%)12 6(33%)

/Yes

(56%)10 8(44%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(61%)11 7(39%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Athlone Town

Longford Town

Shots

Athlone Town

Total shots

8.89 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Longford Town

Total shots

9.17 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Athlone Town Pass Longford Town

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

47%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

48%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Athlone Town

Played games

Longford Town

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.17

Clean sheets

0.17

3.94

Corners

4.22

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

2.33

GK saves

4.22

Athlone Town

DISCIPLINARY

Longford Town

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.67

2.67

0.06

0.11

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Athlone Town vs Longford Town Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Athlone Town vs Longford Town on 17 October 2025 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 Longford Town 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 Longford Town'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 Longford Town sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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