Waterford United vs Athlone Town: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 01 September

Waterford United

L W D L D

2nd place in Ireland First Division

1 - 2

01/09/2023 14:45

Athlone Town

W L L L L

5th place in Ireland First Division

Ireland First Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Waterford United vs Athlone Town on 01 September 2023 (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 are currently 2nd with 69 points after 36 matches.
Athlone Town sit 5th with 47 points from 36 matches.
Head-to-head history favors Waterford United, who have won 5 of the last 6 meetings. Athlone Town have no wins, while one match ended in a draw.

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 01/09/2023

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

01 Galway United	94	36	30	4	2	98	18	80
02 Waterford United	69	36	20	9	7	84	32	52
03 Cobh Ramblers	59	36	16	11	9	61	51	10
04 Wexford (Youth)	53	36	15	8	13	48	49	-1
05 Athlone Town	47	36	14	5	17	55	61	-6
06 Treaty United	44	36	12	8	16	49	61	-12
07 Bray Wanderers	44	36	10	14	12	48	62	-14
08 Longford Town	40	36	10	10	16	39	51	-12
09 Finn Harps	37	36	9	10	17	39	74	-35
10 Kerry FC	10	36	1	7	28	29	91	-62

Head To Head

28/07/2023 14:45

Athlone Town

1 - 1

Waterford United

IRE D1

21/04/2023 14:45

Waterford United

4 - 3

Athlone Town

IRE D1

10/03/2023 15:45

Athlone Town

0 - 1

Waterford United

IRE D1

21/10/2022 14:45

Waterford United

4 - 2

Athlone Town

IRE D1

27/06/2022 14:45

Athlone Town

2 - 5

Waterford United

IRE D1

02/05/2022 09:00

Waterford United

1 - 0

Athlone Town

IRE D1

Waterford United

83%

Draw

17%

Athlone Town

Waterford United Last 6 matches

28/08/2023 14:45

Treaty United 2 - 2 Waterford United IRE D1

25/08/2023 14:45

Bray Wanderers 0 - 1 Waterford United IRE D1

21/08/2023 14:45

Cork City 3 - 0 Waterford United IRFAIC

11/08/2023 14:45

Waterford United 2 - 2 Galway United IRE D1

07/08/2023 13:00

Wexford (Youth) 0 - 1 Waterford United IRE D1

04/08/2023 14:45

Waterford United 3 - 0 Kerry FC IRE D1

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Athlone Town

25/08/2023 14:45

Athlone Town 0 - 2 Wexford (Youth) IRE D1

12/08/2023 14:30

Longford Town 2 - 3 Athlone Town IRE D1

07/08/2023 14:45

Athlone Town 4 - 1 Finn Harps IRE D1

04/08/2023 14:45

Bray Wanderers 2 - 2 Athlone Town IRE D1

28/07/2023 14:45

Athlone Town 1 - 1 Waterford United IRE D1

23/07/2023 11:59

Derry City 3 - 0 Athlone Town IRFAIC

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

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

Waterford United

Athlone Town

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.18

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.55

Scored

Avg. per game

0.74

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.97

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 40 matches

YesNo

25 (63%)15 (38%)

In last 40 matches

NoYes

18 (47%)20 (53%)

Waterford United

Recent matches

Athlone Town

Under /Over

(78%)31 9(22%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(76%)29 9(24%)

Under /Over

(43%)17 23(57%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(42%)16 22(58%)

Under /Over

(60%)24 16(40%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(53%)20 18(47%)

/Yes

(53%)21 19(47%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(61%)23 15(39%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Waterford United

Athlone Town

Shots

Waterford United

Total shots

13.03 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Athlone Town

Total shots

10.32 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Waterford United Pass Athlone Town

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

59%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

45%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Waterford United

Played games

Athlone Town

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.38

Clean sheets

0.16

7.10

284

Corners

151

3.97

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

0.03

GK saves

0.00

Waterford United

DISCIPLINARY

Athlone Town

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.43

2.45

0.08

0.13

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Waterford United vs Athlone Town Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Waterford United vs Athlone Town on 01 September 2023 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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