Kerry FC vs Athlone Town: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 20 February

Kerry FC
WWWLD
7th place in Ireland First Division
1
0-1
FT
20/02/2026 15:45
Athlone Town
LDDLW
8th place in Ireland First Division
Ireland First Division
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Kerry FC vs Athlone Town on 20 February 2026 (kick-off: 15:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Kerry FC vs Athlone Town preview before placing your bet.

  • Kerry FC are currently 7th with 29 points after 24 matches.
  • Athlone Town sit 8th with 27 points from 24 matches.
  • Our algorithm prediction: Kerry FC to win with probability 43%.
  • Head-to-head history favors Kerry FC, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Athlone Town have no wins, while 3 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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2026-02-20

Kerry FC vs Athlone Town - Prediction & Odds

Kerry FC
Kerry FC
Athlone Town
Athlone Town
2026-02-20 15:45
43
27
30
1
1 - 1
1 - 1
2.50
2.08
FT
0-1 0-0
-
weather
9℃～10℃
STANDINGS UP TO 20/02/2026
Overall Table PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Cork City Cork City
54 24 17 3 4 48 20 28
02 Bray Wanderers Bray Wanderers
40 24 11 7 6 48 31 17
03 UC Dublin UC Dublin
39 24 12 3 9 41 29 12
04 Wexford (Youth) Wexford (Youth)
31 24 8 7 9 29 33 -4
05 Longford Town Longford Town
31 24 8 7 9 28 32 -4
06 Cobh Ramblers Cobh Ramblers
31 24 9 4 11 26 34 -8
07 Kerry FC Kerry FC
29 24 7 8 9 26 30 -4
08 Athlone Town Athlone Town
27 24 7 6 11 22 29 -7
09 Treaty United Treaty United
26 24 6 8 10 24 35 -11
10 Finn Harps Finn Harps
22 24 5 7 12 21 40 -19
Head To Head
22/09/2025 14:45
Athlone Town Athlone Town
0 - 0
Kerry FC Kerry FC
IRE D1
01/08/2025 14:45
Kerry FC Kerry FC
4 - 0
Athlone Town Athlone Town
IRE D1
18/07/2025 14:45
Kerry FC Kerry FC
1 - 1
Athlone Town Athlone Town
IRFAIC
13/06/2025 14:45
Athlone Town Athlone Town
2 - 2
Kerry FC Kerry FC
IRE D1
11/04/2025 14:45
Kerry FC Kerry FC
3 - 0
Athlone Town Athlone Town
IRE D1
18/10/2024 14:45
Kerry FC Kerry FC
2 - 0
Athlone Town Athlone Town
IRE D1
Kerry FC
3
50%
Draw
3
50%
Athlone Town
0
0%
Kerry FC Kerry FC Last 6 matches
13/02/2026 15:45
UC Dublin 2 - 1 Kerry FC IRE D1
04/02/2026 10:00
Cork City 4 - 1 Kerry FC INT CF
20/01/2026 10:30
Waterford United 3 - 2 Kerry FC INT CF
13/01/2026 15:30
Kerry FC 2 - 4 Treaty United INT CF
06/01/2026 15:00
Killarney Celtic 2 - 5 Kerry FC INT CF
17/10/2025 14:45
Bray Wanderers 5 - 1 Kerry FC IRE D1
Win
17%
Draw
0%
Lost
83%
Last 6 matches Athlone Town Athlone Town
13/02/2026 15:45
Athlone Town 2 - 1 Finn Harps IRE D1
30/01/2026 15:45
Athlone Town 3 - 0 UFC St Peter Leinster S C
27/01/2026 15:45
Shelbourne 4 - 1 Athlone Town Leinster S C
24/01/2026 09:00
Athlone Town 0 - 5 Dundalk INT CF
16/01/2026 15:00
Bohemians 4 - 1 Athlone Town INT CF
17/10/2025 14:45
Athlone Town 1 - 2 Longford Town IRE D1
Win
33%
Draw
0%
Lost
67%
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
Kerry FC
Kerry FC
24
 Athlone Town
Athlone Town
24
Goals
Scored
13
Avg. per game
0.54
Conceded
21
Avg. per game
0.88
Scored
13
Avg. per game
0.54
Conceded
18
Avg. per game
0.75
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
3 (50%)3 (50%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
3 (50%)3 (50%)
In last 24 matches
YesNo
11 (46%)13 (54%)
In last 24 matches
NoYes
11 (46%)13 (54%)
Kerry FC

Kerry FC

Recent matches

Athlone Town

Athlone Town

Under /Over

(67%)16 8(33%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(67%)16 8(33%)

Under /Over

(21%)5 19(79%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(21%)5 19(79%)

Under /Over

(50%)12 12(50%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(46%)11 13(54%)

/Yes

(63%)15 9(37%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(42%)10 14(58%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Kerry FC Kerry FC
Athlone Town Athlone Town
Shots
Kerry FC
Kerry FC
Total shots
7.87 avg / game
Blocked
0 total
Avg. —
Athlone Town
Athlone Town
Total shots
9.96 avg / game
Blocked
0 total
Avg. —
Kerry FC Kerry FC Pass Athlone Town Athlone Town
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
47%
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
48%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Kerry FC
Kerry FC
2172
Avg. 90.50 / game
 Athlone Town
Athlone Town
2605
Avg. 108.54 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Kerry FC
Kerry FC
1101
Avg. 45.88 / game
 Athlone Town
Athlone Town
1584
Avg. 66.00 / game
OTHERS
Kerry FC
Kerry FC
24
Played games
Athlone Town
Athlone Town
24
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.21
5
Clean sheets
6
0.25
3.38
81
Corners
132
5.50
3.42
82
Throw-ins
50
2.08
0.17
4
Offsides
2
0.08
0.00
0
GK saves
0
0.00
Kerry FC
Kerry FC
DISCIPLINARY
Athlone Town
Athlone Town
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
2.17
52
Yellow card
62
2.58
0.17
4
Red card
2
0.08
2.54
61
Fouls
20
0.83
0.00
0
Tackles
0
0.00
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How We Build the Kerry FC vs Athlone Town Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Kerry FC vs Athlone Town on 20 February 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.

Kerry FC vs Athlone Town Form Analysis

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

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our Ireland First Division predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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