Carnegie League - Shelbourne vs Athlone Town Football betting preview

Just a quick look at the stats on this meeting points towards under 2.5 goals. The Irish leagues are not too well known for large scoring games where defensive minded play is the first train of thought. Shelbourne sit in 4th and really need the three points tonight to put them back into the top 2. However they have not won at home in three and are finding goals hard to come by and have been shut out in 3 of the last 4 games. In fact of the 10 home games they have played this season 9 have finished under 2.5 goals.

Athlone also are in need of points tonight to try and distance themselves from the bottom two at the bottom of the table. Goals are also their downfall and they have not scored in their last three games. Much like Shels here, Athlone have a very similar record as far as goals per game go. 10 played away from home and 8 finished under.

Verdict

A narrow 1 - 0 win for the home side here but unders looks to be the best bet

Pick : under 2.5 goals
Odds : 1.72
Stake : 7 / 10
Bookmaker : Paddy Power
Match Result : 3-3
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