Longford Town vs Athlone Town: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 16 October

Prediction Match Centre

Longford Town

DWWLL

5th place in Ireland First Division

? - ?

16/10/2026 14:45

Athlone Town

LLLDD

8th place in Ireland First Division

Ireland First Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Longford Town vs Athlone Town on 16 October 2026 (kick-off: 14:45) 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 October 16, 2026 at 14:45.
Longford Town are currently 5th with 28 points after 22 matches.
Athlone Town sit 8th with 24 points from 22 matches.

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 16/10/2026

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

01 Cork City	54	22	17	3	2	43	11	32
02 UC Dublin	36	22	11	3	8	36	21	15
03 Bray Wanderers	34	22	9	7	6	40	30	10
04 Cobh Ramblers	31	22	9	4	9	25	30	-5
05 Longford Town	28	22	7	7	8	23	27	-4
06 Wexford (Youth)	27	22	7	6	9	25	30	-5
07 Kerry FC	25	22	6	7	9	22	27	-5
08 Athlone Town	24	22	6	6	10	19	27	-8
09 Finn Harps	22	22	5	7	10	20	37	-17
10 Treaty United	20	22	4	8	10	21	34	-13

Longford Town Last 6 matches

05/07/2026 01:30

Longford Town 2 - 1 UC Dublin

Ireland First Division

27/06/2026 01:45

Kerry FC 2 - 1 Longford Town

Ireland First Division

20/06/2026 01:45

Bray Wanderers 5 - 2 Longford Town

Ireland First Division

14/06/2026 01:30

Longford Town 2 - 1 Cobh Ramblers

Ireland First Division

30/05/2026 01:45

Longford Town 3 - 1 Treaty United

Ireland First Division

23/05/2026 01:45

Finn Harps 2 - 2 Longford Town

Ireland First Division

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Athlone Town

04/07/2026 01:45

Bray Wanderers 1 - 0 Athlone Town

Ireland First Division

27/06/2026 01:45

Athlone Town 1 - 1 Finn Harps

Ireland First Division

20/06/2026 01:45

Athlone Town 2 - 2 Wexford (Youth)

Ireland First Division

13/06/2026 01:45

Kerry FC 1 - 0 Athlone Town

Ireland First Division

30/05/2026 01:45

UC Dublin 1 - 0 Athlone Town

Ireland First Division

23/05/2026 01:45

Athlone Town 0 - 3 Cork City

Ireland First Division

Win

Draw

33%

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

Longford Town

Athlone Town

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.77

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.86

Scored

Avg. per game

0.50

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.77

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

1 (17%)5 (83%)

In last 22 matches

YesNo

13 (59%)9 (41%)

In last 22 matches

NoYes

9 (41%)13 (59%)

Longford Town

Recent matches

Athlone Town

Under /Over

(73%)16 6(27%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(64%)14 8(36%)

Under /Over

(9%)2 20(91%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(23%)5 17(77%)

Under /Over

(45%)10 12(55%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(45%)10 12(55%)

/Yes

(55%)12 10(45%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(41%)9 13(59%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Longford Town

Athlone Town

Shots

Longford Town

Total shots

8.10 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Athlone Town

Total shots

9.95 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

48%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Longford Town

Played games

Athlone Town

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.27

Clean sheets

0.23

4.18

Corners

121

5.50

2.00

Throw-ins

2.27

0.00

Offsides

0.09

0.00

GK saves

0.00

Longford Town

DISCIPLINARY

Athlone Town

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.09

2.68

0.09

0.09

0.91

Fouls

0.91

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 16 October 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.

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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