Our Finn Harps vs Athlone Town Prediction: 2-1
Finn Harps vs Athlone Town in the Republic of Ireland First Division is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Friday August 22, 2025. A 2-1 victory for the hosts is our top prediction, yet given both teams’ attacking form, BTTS seems like a smart betting choice.
Our prediction comes from detailed stats and betting data — scroll down for team performance trends and recent form insights.
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Recent Form Insights
Finn Harps's Last Match – Finn Harps vs Bray Wanderers
Finn Harps will look to carry forward their winning form after a 3-1 Republic of Ireland FAI Cup success over Bray Wanderers on August 15. In that match, Finn Harps controlled 49% of possession and managed 8 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Finn Harps | 49% | 8 (3) | - | 49 |
 Bray Wanderers | 51% | 12 (2) | - | 50 |
Athlone Town's Last Match – Dundalk vs Athlone Town
Athlone Town must win to recover from their recent 1-6 Republic of Ireland First Division defeat against Dundalk on August 8 and regain momentum. In that match, Athlone Town had 40% possession and 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Dundalk | 60% | 0 (8) | - | 70 |
 Athlone Town | 40% | 0 (6) | - | 35 |
Finn Harps vs Athlone Town Stats
Key Stats
| Finn Harps | Athlone Town | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.82 | Attacking Strength | 0.62 |
| 1.23 | Defence Strength | 1.64 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 0.2 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 0/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 0.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Finn Harps are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Athlone Town average 0.8 scored and 2.7 conceded per game.
Finn Harps 15-10
Athlone Town 8-27
What are the odds for this match?
Finn Harps to win: @1.75
Draw: @3.6
Athlone Town to win: @3.7
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.8
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