Bray Wanderers vs Athlone Town: Expert Analysis

The upcoming clash between Bray Wanderers and Athlone Town on 2025-09-05 at 18:45 promises to be an engaging encounter. Both teams have shown a consistent pattern of scoring, with an average total of 3.52 goals per match, suggesting a game rich in offensive opportunities. The attacking prowess of Bray Wanderers is evident, as they have an average of 1.87 goals scored per match. Meanwhile, Athlone Town has conceded an average of 2.65 goals per match, highlighting potential defensive vulnerabilities that Bray Wanderers might exploit.

With these statistics in mind, the betting odds reflect a high likelihood of both teams finding the back of the net during the match. The “Both Teams To Score” market at 51.70 indicates a strong possibility for goals from both sides, supported by the high “Over 1.5 Goals” odds at 85.90. Additionally, given Bray Wanderers’ tendency to score in the second half (85.10), there is a compelling case for them to capitalize on this trend against Athlone Town’s defense.

Betting Predictions

• Both Teams Not To Score In 1st Half: Odds at 85.40 suggest a more open game after halftime.
• Home Team To Score In 2nd Half: With odds at 85.10, Bray Wanderers are likely to make their mark in the latter stages of the game.
• Over 0.5 Goals HT: Odds at 80.60 indicate a strong possibility of goals being scored by half-time.
• Over 1.5 Goals: With odds at 85.90, expect an action-packed match with multiple goals.
• Away Team Not To Score In 2nd Half: Odds at 74.70 suggest Bray Wanderers could effectively stifle Athlone Town’s counterattacks after halftime.
• Home Team To Win: At odds of 74.60, Bray Wanderers appear to have the upper hand in this matchup.
• Both Teams Not To Score In 2nd Half: Odds at 68.90 present an intriguing counterpoint to the expectation of a high-scoring affair.
• Away Team Not To Score In 1st Half: Odds at 68.20 highlight potential early dominance from Bray Wanderers.
• Over 2.5 Goals: With odds at 58.60, expect a lively contest with numerous goal opportunities.
• Home Team To Score In 1st Half: Odds at 58.30 suggest an early strike from Bray Wanderers could set the tone.
• First Goal Between Minute 0-29: Odds at 53.20 indicate a fast start with an early goal likely.
• Last Goal Between Minute 73-90+: Odds at 51.50 point towards a late-game decider or equalizer.

The low average number of red cards (0.24) suggests that discipline will likely remain intact throughout the game, allowing for uninterrupted play and potentially more goal-scoring opportunities.