Our Athlone Town vs Kerry FC Prediction: 2-1
Athlone Town vs Kerry FC in the Republic of Ireland First Division is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Friday May 1, 2026. Our forecast points to a 2-1 home win, but considering both teams’ recent scoring patterns, BTTS is a highly likely outcome.
Our prediction is supported by key Athlone Town vs Kerry FC stats, including attacking and defensive strength, recent form and historical results — all detailed below.
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Recent Form Insights
Athlone Town's Last Match – Wexford FC vs Athlone Town
Athlone Town will hope to recover from their recent 0-1 Republic of Ireland First Division setback against Wexford FC on April 10.
Kerry FC's Last Match – Cork City vs Kerry FC
Kerry FC will aim to put their last result behind them following a 1-2 Republic of Ireland Munster Senior Cup loss to Cork City on April 14. In that match, Kerry FC controlled 51% of possession and managed 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cork City | 49% | 0 (2) | - | 75 |
Kerry FC | 51% | 0 (3) | - | 100 |
Athlone Town vs Kerry FC Stats
Key Stats
| Athlone Town | Kerry FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.72 | Attacking Strength | 1.1 |
| 1.1 | Defence Strength | 1.44 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 0.7 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Athlone Town are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Kerry FC average 1.1 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.