Athlone Town vs Waterford United: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 28 July

Athlone Town

W L L L L

5th place in Ireland First Division

1 - 1

28/07/2023 14:45

Waterford United

L W D L D

2nd place in Ireland First Division

Ireland First Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Athlone Town vs Waterford United on 28 July 2023 (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 Waterford United preview before placing your bet.

Athlone Town are currently 5th with 47 points after 36 matches.
Waterford United sit 2nd with 69 points from 36 matches.
Head-to-head history favors Waterford United, who have won 6 of the last 6 meetings. Athlone Town have no wins, while 0 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

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

STANDINGS UP TO 28/07/2023

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

01 Galway United	94	36	30	4	2	98	18	80
02 Waterford United	69	36	20	9	7	84	32	52
03 Cobh Ramblers	59	36	16	11	9	61	51	10
04 Wexford (Youth)	53	36	15	8	13	48	49	-1
05 Athlone Town	47	36	14	5	17	55	61	-6
06 Treaty United	44	36	12	8	16	49	61	-12
07 Bray Wanderers	44	36	10	14	12	48	62	-14
08 Longford Town	40	36	10	10	16	39	51	-12
09 Finn Harps	37	36	9	10	17	39	74	-35
10 Kerry FC	10	36	1	7	28	29	91	-62

Head To Head

21/04/2023 14:45

Waterford United

4 - 3

Athlone Town

IRE D1

10/03/2023 15:45

Athlone Town

0 - 1

Waterford United

IRE D1

21/10/2022 14:45

Waterford United

4 - 2

Athlone Town

IRE D1

27/06/2022 14:45

Athlone Town

2 - 5

Waterford United

IRE D1

02/05/2022 09:00

Waterford United

1 - 0

Athlone Town

IRE D1

18/02/2022 15:45

Athlone Town

2 - 5

Waterford United

IRE D1

Athlone Town

Draw

Waterford United

100%

Athlone Town Last 6 matches

23/07/2023 11:59

Derry City 3 - 0 Athlone Town IRFAIC

14/07/2023 15:00

Athlone Town 0 - 1 Galway United IRE D1

07/07/2023 14:45

Wexford (Youth) 1 - 4 Athlone Town IRE D1

30/06/2023 14:45

Athlone Town 2 - 3 Cobh Ramblers IRE D1

23/06/2023 14:45

Athlone Town 0 - 2 Treaty United IRE D1

09/06/2023 14:45

Kerry FC 0 - 1 Athlone Town IRE D1

Win

33%

Draw

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Waterford United

22/07/2023 11:59

St Michael Bleiburg 0 - 5 Waterford United IRFAIC

07/07/2023 14:45

Waterford United 2 - 2 Longford Town IRE D1

04/07/2023 14:00

Waterford United 1 - 5 Fleetwood Town INT CF

30/06/2023 14:45

Waterford United 6 - 1 Finn Harps IRE D1

23/06/2023 14:45

Cobh Ramblers 1 - 0 Waterford United IRE D1

09/06/2023 14:45

Waterford United 3 - 1 Bray Wanderers IRE D1

Win

50%

Draw

17%

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

Athlone Town

Waterford United

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.74

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.97

Scored

Avg. per game

1.18

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.55

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 38 matches

YesNo

18 (47%)20 (53%)

In last 38 matches

NoYes

25 (63%)15 (38%)

Athlone Town

Recent matches

Waterford United

Under /Over

(76%)29 9(24%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(78%)31 9(22%)

Under /Over

(42%)16 22(58%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(43%)17 23(57%)

Under /Over

(53%)20 18(47%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(60%)24 16(40%)

/Yes

(61%)23 15(39%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(53%)21 19(47%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Athlone Town

Waterford United

Shots

Athlone Town

Total shots

10.32 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Waterford United

Total shots

13.03 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Athlone Town Pass Waterford United

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

45%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

59%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Athlone Town

Played games

Waterford United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.16

Clean sheets

0.38

3.97

151

Corners

284

7.10

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

GK saves

0.03

Athlone Town

DISCIPLINARY

Waterford United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.45

2.43

0.13

0.08

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Athlone Town vs Waterford United Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Athlone Town vs Waterford United on 28 July 2023 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 Waterford United 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 Waterford United'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 Waterford United sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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