Prediction Longford Town vs Athlone Town season – Betting Tips for the First Division on 23/06/2025

As the countdown to the match on June 23, 2025, progresses, anticipation is mounting for the clash between Longford Town and Athlone Town at the famed Bishopsgate Stadium in Longford Town. With both teams striving to enhance their positions in the First Division standings, every play and every strategy will be critical.

Form Guide: Longford Town

Longford Town comes into this match with a mixed string of results in their recent games. Their latest outing was a solid victory over Wexford Youths, where they clinched a 1-0 win, demonstrating a desirable resilience that could be the catchphrase of their season. The home team has managed to gather a total of 18 points from 19 matches, securing 4 wins, 6 draws, and 9 losses. What's promising for them is a moderate scoring rate, achieving 16 goals while conceding 34.

Despite their position in the league, a standout statistic is their ability to keep games competitive, having drawn 6 matches. This habit will be pivotal against Athlone Town, who presents a tough challenge, particularly in a home setting where Longford Town is known to step up their game.

Form Guide: Athlone Town

On the other hand, Athlone Town is facing a challenging spell, sitting at the bottom end of the table with only 15 points from 19 matches. They've managed just 3 wins, alongside 6 draws and 10 losses, exhibiting a struggle to convert chances into victories. They found themselves in a stalemate against Finn Harps recently, ending their match in a 0-0 draw—a result that reflects difficulties in finding the net.

Athlone has scored only 13 goals while conceding 28, which indicates a need for increased offensive power if they are to change their fortunes. They will be looking to build on their performance and gather crucial points against Longford Town.

Head-to-Head and Predictions

The previous encounter between these two sides saw them sharing the spoils in a 1-1 draw, and it's clear both teams have developed familiarity with each other's tactics. Given Longford Town's recent victory, and considering they are playing at home, they will be blowing with confidence.

Longford Town's 37.04% chance of winning against Athlone Town's 40.82% may suggest a closely fought encounter, but the advantage often lies with the home team. With a capacity crowd eagerly cheering them on at Bishopsgate Stadium, the home side tends to perform notably better.

Betting Suggestions

With a match characterized by the potential for both teams to score, punters might find value in betting on a goal market. Given Longford Town’s recent match efforts alongside Athlone's struggle to convert their play into goals, a bet that leans towards a combination of both teams scoring — specifically looking for an "Over 2.5 Goals" outcome could be wise.

The odds available favor a competitive match, creating an opportunity for excitement and uncertainty, elements that are sure to entice fans and bettors alike.