Longford Town vs Athlone Town: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 04 May

Longford Town

L W W L W

4th place in Ireland First Division

1-1

04/05/2026 16:00

Athlone Town

D L W L D

9th place in Ireland First Division

Ireland First Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Longford Town vs Athlone Town on 04 May 2026 (kick-off: 16:00) 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 are currently 4th with 37 points after 26 matches.
Athlone Town sit 9th with 28 points from 26 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Longford Town to win with probability 46%.

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

16:00

2026-05-04

Longford Town vs Athlone Town - Prediction & Odds

Longford Town

Athlone Town

2026-05-04 16:00

STANDINGS UP TO 04/05/2026

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

01 Cork City	60	26	19	3	4	54	22	32
02 Bray Wanderers	40	26	11	7	8	49	37	12
03 UC Dublin	40	26	12	4	10	42	31	11
04 Longford Town	37	26	10	7	9	34	32	2
05 Kerry FC	35	26	9	8	9	33	30	3
06 Wexford (Youth)	34	26	9	7	10	31	35	-4
07 Cobh Ramblers	34	26	10	4	12	27	37	-10
08 Treaty United	29	26	7	8	11	26	37	-11
09 Athlone Town	28	26	7	7	12	24	32	-8
10 Finn Harps	22	26	5	7	14	21	48	-27

Longford Town Last 6 matches

03/08/2026 23:00

Longford Town 5 - 0 Finn Harps Ireland First Division

01/08/2026 01:45

Treaty United 0 - 1 Longford Town Ireland First Division

26/07/2026 01:30

Longford Town 1 - 2 Wexford (Youth) Ireland First Division

18/07/2026 23:00

Baldoyle United 0 - 8 Longford Town Ireland FAI Cup

11/07/2026 01:45

Cork City 3 - 4 Longford Town Ireland First Division

05/07/2026 01:30

Longford Town 2 - 1 UC Dublin Ireland First Division

Win

83%

Draw

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Athlone Town

03/08/2026 23:00

Cork City 3 - 2 Athlone Town Ireland First Division

01/08/2026 01:45

Athlone Town 0 - 0 UC Dublin Ireland First Division

25/07/2026 01:45

Treaty United 2 - 1 Athlone Town Ireland First Division

18/07/2026 01:45

Athlone Town 3 - 0 Midleton FC Ireland FAI Cup

11/07/2026 01:45

Athlone Town 2 - 0 Cobh Ramblers Ireland First Division

04/07/2026 01:45

Bray Wanderers 1 - 0 Athlone Town Ireland First Division

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Ireland First Division

Played games

Goals

Scored

271

Avg. per game

1.12

Conceded

402

Avg. per game

1.66

Scored

282

Avg. per game

1.20

Conceded

430

Avg. per game

1.83

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 242 matches

YesNo

161 (67%)81 (33%)

In last 242 matches

NoYes

164 (70%)71 (30%)

Longford Town

Recent matches

Athlone Town

Under /Over

(82%)37 8(18%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(78%)35 10(22%)

Under /Over

(29%)13 32(71%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

Under /Over

(56%)25 20(44%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(51%)23 22(49%)

/Yes

(60%)27 18(40%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(51%)23 22(49%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Longford Town

Athlone Town

Shots

Longford Town

Total shots

7.77 avg / game

Blocked

3 total

Avg. 3.00

Athlone Town

Total shots

9.49 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Longford Town Pass Athlone Town

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

47%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

47%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Longford Town

242

Played games

Athlone Town

235

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.20

Clean sheets

0.18

3.69

892

Corners

1008

4.29

0.38

Throw-ins

0.38

0.01

Offsides

0.05

1.09

264

GK saves

107

0.46

Longford Town

DISCIPLINARY

Athlone Town

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.93

467

484

2.06

0.10

0.09

0.31

Fouls

0.31

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 04 May 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

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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