Waterford vs Athlone Town Prediction, August 16, 2026

Final score: Waterford 2-1 Athlone Town. Our tip was Waterford draw no bet.

FAI Cup

Ireland

Aug 16th, 2026

3:00 PM

Regional Sports Centre

Waterford

D W W D W

2 : 1

Full Time

Athlone Town

D W L D L

Why This Tip

65%

20%

15%

Waterford win Draw Athlone Town win

PeakyBet's model clearly favours Waterford (65% probability — Waterford 65% / draw 20% / Athlone Town 15%). Athlone Town look stronger on attack, defence and head-to-head. PeakyBet tip: Waterford draw no bet.

50% Form 50%

40% Attack 60%

0% Defence 100%

38% Head-to-head 62%

0% Goal model 0%

Tips: HWEH 1 DNB X2 -3.5

Model-based analysis from form, attack/defence strength and head-to-head. 18+ · bet responsibly.

Recent form

Waterford – last 5

WWDWD

W vs Bohemians 3-1 7 Aug 2026
W vs Shelbourne 1-0 31 Jul 2026
D at Galway United 0-0 25 Jul 2026
W vs Cobh Ramblers 2-1 18 Jul 2026
D vs St Patrick's Athl. 1-1 10 Jul 2026

Athlone Town – last 5

WLDLW

W vs Longford Town 2-1 7 Aug 2026
L at Cork City 3-2 3 Aug 2026
D vs UCD 0-0 31 Jul 2026
L at Treaty United 2-1 24 Jul 2026
W vs Midleton 3-0 18 Jul 2026

Match Odds

Home

1.40

Draw

4.60

Away

5.80

Predictions

Home Wins Either Half

1 DNB

Away Win or Draw

Under 3.5

Match Info

Status Match Finished

Date Aug 16, 2026

Kick Off 3:00 PM

Venue Regional Sports Centre

Head-to-Head & Recent Form

Aug 16, 2024

Waterford

2-3

Athlone Town

Oct 28, 2023

Waterford

3-1

Athlone Town

Oct 24, 2023

Athlone Town

1-1

Waterford

Sep 01, 2023

Waterford

1-2

Athlone Town

Jul 28, 2023

Athlone Town

1-1

Waterford

Apr 21, 2023

Waterford

4-3

Athlone Town

Mar 10, 2023

Athlone Town

0-1

Waterford

Oct 21, 2022

Waterford

4-2

Athlone Town

Jun 27, 2022

Athlone Town

2-5

Waterford

May 02, 2022

Waterford

1-0

Athlone Town

Waterford - Recent Form

L Oct 16, 2026

Bohemians

2-1

Waterford

W Oct 11, 2026

Bohemians

0-2

Waterford

D Sep 11, 2026

Waterford

1-1

Dundalk

W Sep 06, 2026

Waterford

3-0

Sligo Rovers

D Sep 04, 2026

Waterford

2-2

Derry City

W Aug 28, 2026

St Patrick's Athl.

0-2

Waterford

D Aug 21, 2026

Sligo Rovers

0-0

Waterford

W Aug 16, 2026

Waterford

2-1

Athlone Town

W Aug 07, 2026

Waterford

3-1

Bohemians

W Jul 31, 2026

Waterford

1-0

Shelbourne

Athlone Town - Recent Form

L Oct 16, 2026

Longford Town

1-0

Athlone Town

L Oct 09, 2026

Athlone Town

1-2

Treaty United

W Oct 02, 2026

Athlone Town

2-1

Cork City

D Sep 25, 2026

Cobh Ramblers

3-3

Athlone Town

D Sep 11, 2026

UCD

2-2

Athlone Town

W Sep 04, 2026

Finn Harps

0-1

Athlone Town

W Aug 28, 2026

Athlone Town

2-1

Bray Wanderers

W Aug 21, 2026

Wexford

0-2

Athlone Town

L Aug 16, 2026

Waterford

2-1

Athlone Town

W Aug 07, 2026

Athlone Town

2-1

Longford Town

Waterford

Form

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Athlone Town

Form

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League Table

About Waterford vs Athlone Town

Waterford face Athlone Town in FAI Cup (Ireland) on Sunday, August 16, 2026 (kick-off 15:00) at Regional Sports Centre. On this page you will find PeakyBet's free prediction, betting tips, head-to-head record, recent form and key match facts for Waterford vs Athlone Town.

Recent form: Waterford have recorded 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses in their last 5 matches, while Athlone Town have 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last 5 matches.

Based on PeakyBet's statistical model, the leading betting angle for Waterford vs Athlone Town points towards: HWEH, 1 DNB, X2. Always compare with the latest odds and team news before placing a bet.

The PeakyBet model gives Waterford a 65% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Athlone Town 15%. Over 2.5 goals is rated at 50% and both teams to score at 67%.

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