Longford Town vs Athlone Town: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 May

Longford Town

L W L D W

9th place in Ireland First Division

1-1

18/05/2024 14:30

Athlone Town

W W L D W

4th place in Ireland First Division

Ireland First Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Longford Town vs Athlone Town on 18 May 2024 (kick-off: 14:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Longford Town vs Athlone Town preview before placing your bet.

Longford Town will face Athlone Town in Ireland First Division on May 18, 2024 at 14:30.
Longford Town are currently 9th with 29 points after 36 matches.
Athlone Town sit 4th with 55 points from 36 matches.
Current model prediction leans yellow with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 2.36.

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

14:30

2024-05-18

Longford Town vs Athlone Town - Prediction & Odds

Longford Town

Athlone Town

2024-05-18 14:30

STANDINGS UP TO 18/05/2024

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

01 Cork City	78	36	22	12	2	64	23	41
02 UC Dublin	56	36	14	14	8	47	37	10
03 Wexford (Youth)	56	36	15	11	10	61	56	5
04 Athlone Town	55	36	15	10	11	51	49	2
05 Bray Wanderers	51	36	14	9	13	54	47	7
06 Finn Harps	46	36	12	10	14	39	43	-4
07 Treaty United	44	36	11	11	14	41	43	-2
08 Cobh Ramblers	44	36	12	8	16	41	56	-15
09 Longford Town	29	36	6	11	19	41	64	-23
10 Kerry FC	27	36	5	12	19	34	55	-21

Head To Head

22/03/2024 15:45

Athlone Town

3 - 3

Longford Town

IRE D1

30/01/2024 15:45

Athlone Town

0 - 1

Longford Town

Leinster S C

20/10/2023 14:45

Athlone Town

0 - 0

Longford Town

IRE D1

12/08/2023 14:30

Longford Town

2 - 3

Athlone Town

IRE D1

02/06/2023 14:45

Athlone Town

1 - 0

Longford Town

IRE D1

18/02/2023 15:30

Longford Town

1 - 3

Athlone Town

IRE D1

Athlone Town

17%

Draw

33%

Longford Town

50%

Longford Town Last 6 matches

10/05/2024 14:45

Finn Harps 3 - 2 Longford Town

IRE D1

06/05/2024 11:59

Longford Town 2 - 1 Kerry FC

IRE D1

03/05/2024 14:45

UC Dublin 1 - 0 Longford Town

IRE D1

27/04/2024 14:30

Longford Town 1 - 2 Wexford (Youth)

IRE D1

20/04/2024 14:30

Longford Town 1 - 4 Cork City

IRE D1

16/04/2024 14:45

Wexford (Youth) 2 - 2 Longford Town

IRE D1

Win

17%

Draw

17%

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Athlone Town

10/05/2024 14:45

Athlone Town 2 - 1 Bray Wanderers

IRE D1

06/05/2024 11:59

Treaty United 0 - 1 Athlone Town

IRE D1

03/05/2024 14:45

Wexford (Youth) 2 - 2 Athlone Town

IRE D1

26/04/2024 14:45

Athlone Town 2 - 1 Cobh Ramblers

IRE D1

19/04/2024 14:45

Kerry FC 1 - 2 Athlone Town

IRE D1

12/04/2024 14:45

Athlone Town 1 - 0 Finn Harps

IRE D1

Win

83%

Draw

17%

Lost

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

Longford Town

Athlone Town

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.53

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.08

Scored

Avg. per game

0.72

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.72

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 36 matches

YesNo

15 (42%)21 (58%)

In last 36 matches

NoYes

19 (49%)20 (51%)

Longford Town

Recent matches

Athlone Town

Under /Over

(81%)29 7(19%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(69%)27 12(31%)

Under /Over

(39%)14 22(61%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(38%)15 24(62%)

Under /Over

(44%)16 20(56%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(46%)18 21(54%)

/Yes

(64%)23 13(36%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(56%)22 17(44%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Longford Town

Athlone Town

Shots

Longford Town

Total shots

6.97 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Athlone Town

Total shots

8.23 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Longford Town Pass Athlone Town

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

48%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

47%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Longford Town

Played games

Athlone Town

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.14

Clean sheets

0.26

4.44

160

Corners

168

4.31

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

GK saves

0.00

Longford Town

DISCIPLINARY

Athlone Town

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.28

2.23

0.11

0.13

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Longford Town vs Athlone Town Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Longford Town vs Athlone Town on 18 May 2024 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.

Longford Town vs Athlone Town Form Analysis

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

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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