Our Bray Wanderers vs Athlone Town Prediction: 3-1
Bray Wanderers vs Athlone Town in the Republic of Ireland First Division is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Friday September 5, 2025. We predict a 3-1 home victory, but with both teams posing an attacking threat, over 2.5 goals is another solid betting option.
This Bray Wanderers vs Athlone Town prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Bray Wanderers's Last Match – UCD vs Bray Wanderers
After suffering a 2-3 Republic of Ireland First Division loss to UCD, Bray Wanderers must win to get back on track. In that match, Bray Wanderers controlled 50% of possession and managed 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 UCD | 50% | 0 (5) | - | 57 |
 Bray Wanderers | 50% | 0 (2) | - | 76 |
Athlone Town's Last Match – Athlone Town vs Cobh Ramblers
Athlone Town will look to get back on track following a 0-3 Republic of Ireland First Division loss against Cobh Ramblers on August 29. In that match, Athlone Town recorded 35% possession and 0 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Athlone Town | 35% | 0 (0) | - | 0 |
 Cobh Ramblers | 65% | 0 (3) | - | 0 |
Bray Wanderers vs Athlone Town Stats
Key Stats
| Bray Wanderers | Athlone Town | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.37 | Attacking Strength | 0.7 |
| 1.14 | Defence Strength | 1.58 |
| 2.2 | Points Per Game | 0.2 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 0/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 1.9 | Average Scored | 0.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Bray Wanderers are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Athlone Town average 0.7 scored and 2.5 conceded per game.