Athlone Town vs Dundalk Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips Predictions

Athlone Town vs Dundalk Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Athlone host Dundalk at Lissywollen Stadium on Friday, 3 October 2025 (19:45 GMT) in the Ireland First Division. The hosts come in with just a 6.7% chance of victory, while Dundalk are strong favourites at 56.7% win probability. With an expected 0-4 away win, Dundalk’s dominant attacking metrics (3.5 xG) make them clear value despite short odds.

Key Betting Tip: Dundalk Win @ 1.27

## Match Details

Date: 3 October 2025

Kick-Off: 19:45 GMT

Competition: Ireland First Division

Venue: Lissywollen Stadium, Athlone – a 5,000-capacity ground with a challenging record against big sides.

Referee: TBC

Broadcast Details

Ireland & UK: LOITV streaming

International: Bet365 Live Streaming (selected regions)

Athlone Town vs Dundalk Predictions

Home Win Probability: 6.7%

Away Win Probability: 56.7%

Draw Probability: 36.7%

Correct Score Prediction: 0-4

Both Teams to Score Probability: 40.0%

Over 2.5 Goals Probability: 67.5%

Half-Time/Full-Time Projection: Away/Away

Football Park’s Top 2 Best Bets

Dundalk Win @ 1.27 – A straightforward pick given Athlone’s defensive struggles and Dundalk’s attacking edge.

Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.44 – With 4.0 expected match goals and Dundalk averaging big away wins, overs look highly probable.

Athlone Town vs Dundalk – Betting Insights

Expected Match Goals: 4.00

Over 0.5 Goals Probability: 72.5%

Over 1.5 Goals Probability: 67.5%

Over 2.5 Goals Probability: 67.5%

Over 3.5 Goals Probability: 37.5%

First Half Goals Projection: 2.20 (70% chance of at least one first-half goal)

Expert Betting Tips – Football Park

Best Bet 1: Dundalk Win @ 1.27

Best Bet 2: Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.44

Athlone famously held Dundalk to a 0-0 draw in May 2025, but history leans heavily Dundalk’s way – including the infamous 11-0 win in 2020. The model again projects a big away victory (0-4), aligning with betting markets.

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