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 19:45 GMT kick-off on Friday March 6, 2026. 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 – Cork City vs Bray Wanderers
Bray Wanderers will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-1 Republic of Ireland First Division defeat at the hands of Cork City on February 27. In that match, Bray Wanderers had 50% possession and 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cork City | 50% | 0 (11) | - | 86 |
 Bray Wanderers | 50% | 0 (1) | - | 50 |
Athlone Town's Last Match – Athlone Town vs Wexford FC
Athlone Town must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 2-2 Republic of Ireland First Division draw against Wexford FC on February 27.
Bray Wanderers vs Athlone Town Stats
Key Stats
| Bray Wanderers | Athlone Town | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.39 | Attacking Strength | 0.94 |
| 1.11 | Defence Strength | 1.65 |
| 2 | Points Per Game | 1 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Bray Wanderers are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Athlone Town average 1.1 scored and 1.9 conceded per game.
Bray Wanderers 13-8
Athlone Town 11-19
What are the odds for this match?
Bray Wanderers to win: @2
Draw: @3.6
Athlone Town to win: @3.5
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.95