Galway United vs Athlone Town: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 26 May

Galway United

W W W W W

1st place in Ireland First Division

3 - 1

26/05/2023 14:45

Athlone Town

W L L L L

5th place in Ireland First Division

Ireland First Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Galway United vs Athlone Town on 26 May 2023 (kick-off: 14:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Galway United vs Athlone Town preview before placing your bet.

Galway United are currently 1st with 94 points after 36 matches.
Athlone Town sit 5th with 47 points from 36 matches.
Head-to-head history favors Galway United, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Athlone Town have 2 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 26/05/2023

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

31/03/2023 14:45

Athlone Town

1 - 3

Galway United

IRE D1

07/10/2022 14:45

Galway United

1 - 2

Athlone Town

IRE D1

22/07/2022 14:45

Athlone Town

1 - 3

Galway United

IRE D1

20/05/2022 14:45

Galway United

3 - 0

Athlone Town

IRE D1

18/03/2022 15:45

Athlone Town

1 - 2

Galway United

IRE D1

20/08/2021 14:45

Athlone Town

1 - 0

Galway United

IRE D1

Galway United

67%

Draw

Athlone Town

33%

Galway United Last 6 matches

19/05/2023 14:45

Treaty United 0 - 3 Galway United IRE D1

12/05/2023 14:45

Galway United 2 - 0 Wexford (Youth) IRE D1

05/05/2023 14:45

Galway United 2 - 1 Waterford United IRE D1

01/05/2023 14:30

Longford Town 1 - 0 Galway United IRE D1

28/04/2023 14:45

Galway United 1 - 0 Cobh Ramblers IRE D1

21/04/2023 14:45

Kerry FC 1 - 4 Galway United IRE D1

Win

83%

Draw

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Athlone Town

19/05/2023 14:45

Cobh Ramblers 2 - 2 Athlone Town IRE D1

12/05/2023 14:45

Athlone Town 2 - 3 Kerry FC IRE D1

05/05/2023 14:45

Treaty United 2 - 1 Athlone Town IRE D1

01/05/2023 15:00

Finn Harps 1 - 4 Athlone Town IRE D1

28/04/2023 14:45

Athlone Town 3 - 0 Wexford (Youth) IRE D1

21/04/2023 14:45

Waterford United 4 - 3 Athlone Town IRE D1

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

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

Galway United

Athlone Town

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.25

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.28

Scored

Avg. per game

0.76

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.74

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

1 (17%)5 (83%)

In last 36 matches

YesNo

29 (81%)7 (19%)

In last 36 matches

NoYes

20 (53%)18 (47%)

Galway United

Recent matches

Athlone Town

Under /Over

(75%)27 9(25%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(76%)29 9(24%)

Under /Over

(44%)16 20(56%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(42%)16 22(58%)

Under /Over

(50%)18 18(50%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(53%)20 18(47%)

/Yes

(39%)14 22(61%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(61%)23 15(39%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Galway United

Athlone Town

Shots

Galway United

Total shots

12.89 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Athlone Town

Total shots

10.32 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Galway United Pass Athlone Town

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

55%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

45%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Galway United

Played games

Athlone Town

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.56

Clean sheets

0.16

6.83

246

Corners

151

3.97

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

GK saves

0.00

Galway United

DISCIPLINARY

Athlone Town

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.33

2.45

0.06

0.13

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Galway United vs Athlone Town Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Galway United vs Athlone Town on 26 May 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.

Galway United vs Athlone Town Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Galway United'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 Galway United and Athlone Town sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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