Bray Wanderers vs Athlone Town: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 16 May

Bray Wanderers

L W L L L

3rd place in Ireland First Division

3-1

16/05/2025 14:45

Athlone Town

L D L D D

10th place in Ireland First Division

Ireland First Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Bray Wanderers vs Athlone Town on 16 May 2025 (kick-off: 14:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Bray Wanderers vs Athlone Town preview before placing your bet.

Bray Wanderers are currently 3rd with 62 points after 36 matches.
Athlone Town sit 10th with 20 points from 36 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Bray Wanderers to win with probability 43%.
Head-to-head history favors Bray Wanderers, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Athlone Town have one win, while 2 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

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Weather

14:45

2025-05-16

Bray Wanderers vs Athlone Town - Prediction & Odds

Bray Wanderers

Athlone Town

2025-05-16 14:45

STANDINGS UP TO 16/05/2025

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

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

02/11/2024 12:00

Bray Wanderers

2 - 2

Athlone Town

IRE D1

23/08/2024 14:45

Athlone Town

0 - 1

Bray Wanderers

IRE D1

13/06/2024 14:45

Bray Wanderers

1 - 0

Athlone Town

IRE D1

10/05/2024 14:45

Athlone Town

2 - 1

Bray Wanderers

IRE D1

Bray Wanderers

50%

Draw

33%

Athlone Town

17%

Bray Wanderers Last 6 matches

09/05/2025 14:45

Dundalk 2 - 2 Bray Wanderers IRE D1

02/05/2025 14:45

Cobh Ramblers 2 - 1 Bray Wanderers IRE D1

25/04/2025 14:45

Bray Wanderers 4 - 2 Kerry FC IRE D1

21/04/2025 12:00

Bray Wanderers 2 - 0 UC Dublin IRE D1

18/04/2025 14:45

Bray Wanderers 4 - 0 Longford Town IRE D1

11/04/2025 14:45

Bray Wanderers 2 - 1 Treaty United IRE D1

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Athlone Town

09/05/2025 14:45

Finn Harps 0 - 2 Athlone Town IRE D1

02/05/2025 14:45

Athlone Town 0 - 0 Dundalk IRE D1

25/04/2025 14:45

Treaty United 1 - 0 Athlone Town IRE D1

21/04/2025 12:00

Athlone Town 1 - 1 Longford Town IRE D1

18/04/2025 14:45

Athlone Town 1 - 1 Wexford (Youth) IRE D1

11/04/2025 14:45

Kerry FC 3 - 0 Athlone Town IRE D1

Win

17%

Draw

50%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Ireland First Division

Played games

Bray Wanderers

Athlone Town

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

2.20

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.30

Scored

Avg. per game

0.78

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.72

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 20 home matches

YesNo

18 (90%)2 (10%)

In last 20 home matches

NoYes

10 (56%)8 (44%)

Bray Wanderers

Recent matches

Athlone Town

Under /Over

(90%)18 2(10%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(72%)13 5(28%)

Under /Over

(50%)10 10(50%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(39%)7 11(61%)

Under /Over

(60%)12 8(40%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(50%)9 9(50%)

/Yes

(65%)13 7(35%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(56%)10 8(44%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Bray Wanderers

Athlone Town

Shots

Bray Wanderers

Total shots

12.75 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Athlone Town

Total shots

8.89 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Bray Wanderers Pass Athlone Town

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

53%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

47%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Bray Wanderers

Played games

Athlone Town

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.25

Clean sheets

0.17

5.70

114

Corners

3.94

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

0.05

Offsides

0.00

2.65

GK saves

2.33

Bray Wanderers

DISCIPLINARY

Athlone Town

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.40

1.67

0.10

0.06

0.75

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Bray Wanderers vs Athlone Town Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Bray Wanderers vs Athlone Town on 16 May 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.

Bray Wanderers vs Athlone Town Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Bray Wanderers's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Athlone 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 Bray Wanderers and Athlone Town sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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