Athlone Town vs Longford Town

Athlone Town vs Longford Town – 17 October 2025

In this analysis, we delve into the upcoming clash between Athlone Town and Longford Town. Athlone Town has shown a solid defensive record this season, conceding fewer goals than many of their opponents in the league. Their recent form suggests a strong home advantage, having won several matches at their home ground. On the other hand, Longford Town has been struggling with consistency, especially in away matches. Historically, matches between these two teams have been closely contested, often resulting in low-scoring games. Key factors influencing this game include Athlone’s robust defense and Longford’s pressing need to secure points on the road.

General Expert Overview

The upcoming match presents an intriguing dynamic, with Athlone Town aiming to capitalize on their home ground advantage and Longford Town looking to break their away game jinx. Athlone’s recent performances indicate a strong defensive setup, with an average of 1.49 goals scored per match and only 1.89 goals conceded. This defensive solidity is crucial against a Longford side that has struggled to find the net away from home. The head-to-head record shows a tendency for low-scoring encounters, which could play into Athlone’s hands given their current form.

Match Result Analysis

Both Teams Not To Score In 1st Half: 82.30

This prediction is supported by Athlone’s defensive prowess and Longford’s struggles to score on the road. The high probability of 82.30 reflects the likelihood of a tight first half, where both teams are cautious in their approach, focusing on maintaining a solid defensive shape.

Over 1.5 Goals: 76.30

Despite the defensive trends, there is still a significant market belief in an open game with more than 1.5 goals being scored. This could be attributed to the attacking capabilities of both teams when they manage to break through defenses. However, given Athlone’s recent form, this outcome might be slightly optimistic.

Home Team Not To Score In 1st Half: 75.70

Athlone’s strategy might involve absorbing pressure and capitalizing on counter-attacks later in the game. This bet reflects the expectation that Athlone will focus on defense initially and look for opportunities to strike as the game progresses.

Over 0.5 Goals HT: 69.10

This bet suggests that at least one goal will be scored in the first half, aligning with the historical trend of competitive encounters between these teams. Given both teams’ attacking intent when opportunities arise, this outcome is plausible.

Goals Market Assessment

Both Teams Not To Score In 2nd Half: 67.40

This prediction hinges on the likelihood that both teams will settle into a more conservative approach after halftime, focusing on maintaining their positions rather than taking risks.

Home Team Not To Score In 2nd Half: 66.20

Athlone may adopt a more defensive stance in the second half if they are leading or if they have managed to keep a clean sheet in the first half, making this outcome likely.

Away Team Not To Score In 1st Half: 61.80

Longford’s difficulty in finding the net away from home supports this prediction, suggesting that they might struggle to score early against a well-organized Athlone defense.

Away Team Not To Score In 2nd Half: 61.90

This bet reflects the expectation that Longford will continue to face challenges breaking down Athlone’s defense throughout the match.

Both Teams To Score: 57.10

Given both teams’ occasional lapses in defense and ability to create chances when playing against weaker opponents, this outcome remains a possibility.

Over 2.5 Goals: 55.20

This prediction suggests a higher-scoring game than recent trends might indicate, relying on both teams’ ability to capitalize on mistakes or lapses in concentration.