Our Kerry FC vs Athlone Town Prediction: 2-1
Kerry FC vs Athlone Town in the Republic of Ireland First Division is scheduled for an 19:45 GMT kick-off on Friday February 20, 2026. A 2-1 result in favor of the hosts is our main pick, yet with both teams likely to get on the scoresheet, BTTS is another bet worth considering.
This Kerry FC 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
Kerry FC's Last Match – UCD vs Kerry FC
Kerry FC will be eager to respond after suffering a 1-2 Republic of Ireland First Division defeat at the hands of UCD on February 13. In that match, Kerry FC recorded 35% possession and 2 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 UCD | 65% | 0 (5) | - | 49 |
Kerry FC | 35% | 0 (2) | - | 29 |
Athlone Town's Last Match – Athlone Town vs Finn Harps
Athlone Town will seek to keep their streak alive after a 2-1 Republic of Ireland First Division victory over Finn Harps on February 13. In that match, Athlone Town had 54% possession and 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Athlone Town | 54% | 0 (2) | - | 0 |
 Finn Harps | 46% | 0 (1) | - | 0 |
Kerry FC vs Athlone Town Stats
Key Stats
| Kerry FC | Athlone Town | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.72 | Attacking Strength | 0.86 |
| 1.12 | Defence Strength | 1.77 |
| 0.3 | Points Per Game | 0.6 |
| 0/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 1 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Kerry FC are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 2.8 conceded per match, while Athlone Town average 1.1 scored and 2.3 conceded per game.
Kerry FC 10-28
Athlone Town 11-23
What are the odds for this match?
Kerry FC to win: @2.05
Draw: @3.4
Athlone Town to win: @3.25
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.85
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