Waterford United vs Athlone Town: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 21 October

Waterford United

L W W W W

2nd place in Ireland First Division

4 - 2

21/10/2022 14:45

Athlone Town

W W D W W

8th place in Ireland First Division

Ireland First Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Waterford United vs Athlone Town on 21 October 2022 (kick-off: 14:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Waterford United vs Athlone Town preview before placing your bet.

Waterford United will face Athlone Town in Ireland First Division on October 21, 2022 at 14:45.
Waterford United are currently 2nd with 64 points after 32 matches.
Athlone Town sit 8th with 24 points from 32 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 21/10/2022

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

01 Cork City	68	32	20	8	4	63	22	41
02 Waterford United	64	32	20	4	8	70	34	36
03 Galway United	60	32	17	9	6	56	29	27
04 Longford Town	52	32	14	10	8	49	41	8
05 Treaty United	44	32	11	11	10	37	43	-6
06 Wexford (Youth)	41	32	10	11	11	45	47	-2
07 Bray Wanderers	27	32	6	9	17	30	62	-32
08 Athlone Town	24	32	7	3	22	44	75	-31
09 Cobh Ramblers	17	32	4	5	23	37	78	-41

Waterford United Last 6 matches

18/07/2026 01:45

Waterford United 2 - 1 Cobh Ramblers

Ireland FAI Cup

11/07/2026 02:00

Waterford United 1 - 1 St. Patricks Athletic

Ireland Premier Division

04/07/2026 01:45

Derry City 2 - 4 Waterford United

Ireland Premier Division

27/06/2026 01:45

Dundalk 2 - 3 Waterford United

Ireland Premier Division

20/06/2026 01:45

Waterford United 0 - 2 Shamrock Rovers

Ireland Premier Division

13/06/2026 01:45

Waterford United 4 - 0 Sligo Rovers

Ireland Premier Division

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Athlone Town

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

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

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Ireland First Division

Played games

Waterford United

Athlone Town

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

2.22

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.08

Scored

Avg. per game

1.38

Conceded

Avg. per game

2.34

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 36 matches

YesNo

31 (86%)5 (14%)

In last 36 matches

NoYes

25 (78%)7 (22%)

Waterford United

Recent matches

Athlone Town

Under /Over

(81%)29 7(19%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(97%)31 1(3%)

Under /Over

(47%)17 19(53%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(44%)14 18(56%)

Under /Over

(53%)19 17(47%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(69%)22 10(31%)

/Yes

(56%)20 16(44%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(72%)23 9(28%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Waterford United

Athlone Town

Shots

Waterford United

Total shots

10.61 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Athlone Town

Total shots

8.38 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Waterford United Pass Athlone Town

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

57%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

47%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Waterford United

Played games

Athlone Town

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.33

Clean sheets

0.06

4.86

175

Corners

141

4.41

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

0.06

GK saves

0.00

Waterford United

DISCIPLINARY

Athlone Town

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.28

1.97

0.19

0.19

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

NEXT MATCHES

St. Patricks Athletic

NEXT MATCHES

How We Build the Waterford United vs Athlone Town Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Waterford United vs Athlone Town on 21 October 2022 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.

Waterford United vs Athlone Town Form Analysis

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

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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