Bitesize Prediction: Athlone vs Treaty United – 23/06/23

Competition: Irish First Division

Market: Athlone win

Odds: 8/11 @ Pribet

Simply looking to widen their buffer in the play-off places on Friday night, Athlone will welcome Treaty United to Lissywollen.

Starting with the hosts, while Athlone might have signed off May in the midst of a wobble, Emilio Williams’ men certainly came roaring back prior to June’s international break. Last seen on June 9th when picking up a 1-0 victory away at Kerry, the Town find themselves leading the chase to claim a play-off spot this season. Now winning each of their last three First Division appearances, there is no doubt that the Lissywollen-based outfit should be looking to make another statement here. With their recent purple patch highlighted by a stellar 3-1 victory against Bray on June 5th, Athlone should also be excited by their continued displays at the back. It should be highlighted, Friday’s hosts have shipped just a single First Division strike in almost 300 minutes of action. Likewise, mustering 12 points from their previous five second-tier showdowns on home soil, Williams’ squad are tipped as a standout contender here.

As for the visitors, heading into the international break with another toothless display as they slumped to a 1-0 loss at home against Cobh Ramblers, Treaty find themselves in the midst of what has been an extended struggle. Collecting just a single point from any of their last five First Division appearances – a run that stems back to May 13th – Tommy Barrett’s side are battling it out at the foot of the second-tier standings. With their woeful run of form highlighted by an infamous 7-0 drumming at the hands of Waterford on June 2nd, Friday’s guests have continued to show a string of issues at both ends of the pitch. In fact, along with shipping 15 goals on their five-match winless rut, it should also be noted that Treaty have scored just a single strike in return. Without a win from their last three trips to Lissywollen, a home victory can be found at appealing odds this weekend.

Bet: Athlone 8/11 to beat Treaty United in Friday’s Irish First Division matchup @ Pribet