The First Division fixture at Athlone Town Stadium on Friday sees home side Athlone prepare for the visit of opponents, UCD.
For all of our match predictions, pre-game poll and statistics for Athlone v UCD, scroll down (including the best match odds).
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Athlone
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Athlone won’t want a repeat of their last result here following the 2-1 First Division loss in their previous game against Treaty United.
Jason Oyenuga (54') was the scorer for Treaty United.
Gordon Brett's Athlone have found the net 9 times in their preceding 6 outings. The comparative number of goals that have been scored against them in that same time amounts to 6.
Pre-game facts show that Athlone:
- have not beaten UCD in their previous 5 league matches.
- are undefeated in their last 3 league matches at home.
UCD
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UCD head into the clash following a 5-2 First Division win to defeat Cork City in their previous game.
The only scorer from UCD was Killian Cailloce (6'). Ruairi Keating (19') scored for Cork City.
The numbers tell their own story, and UCD have been scored against in 5 of their last 6 games, conceding 12 goals overall. In defence, UCD have been far from perfect.
Their previous form shows that UCD:
- remain unbeaten by Athlone when having played them away from home in the previous 2 matches in the league.
- haven’t won away from home in the past 2 league matches.
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Head to head
A look at their most recent head to head clashes going back to 14/03/2025 shows us that Athlone have won 1 of them and UCD 4, with the number of drawn results standing at 1.
An aggregate of 15 goals were shared by the two clubs throughout the course of those matches, with 5 for The Town and 10 being from The Students. That’s an average goals per game figure of 2.5.
The previous league match between these clubs was First Division match day 18 on 29/05/2026 and the score finished UCD 1-0 Athlone.
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Prediction
We’re of the opinion that UCD and Athlone may well both score, with little between these two teams.
Let’s see how this one goes, but it looks this could be a draw. Our tip is therefore for a tight encounter, finishing with a 1-1 scoreline at the end of this one.
Renata Leite,
01:01 27/07/2026
Odds correct at time of publishing. All odds subject to change.
⚽️ Team Focus:
Athlone
Formed: 1887
Stadium: Athlone Town Stadium (5,000)
Captain: Oisin Duffy
Chairman: John Hayden
Manager: Gordon Brett
Competitions: First Division position 8, FAI Cup (Third Round)