Wexford 4/6 to beat Athlone in Friday’s Irish First Division contest

Competition: Irish First Division

Market: Wexford win

Odds: 4/6 @ 888sport

Looking to extend their stay in the play-off places this weekend, Wexford will host Athlone on Friday night when the Irish First Division fixtures get underway.

Starting with the hosts, while Wexford might have been disappointed to have only collected a single point last time out, they are enjoying an extended unbeaten run. In their 20 First Division matchups so far this season, they have recorded six wins, six draws and eight defeats, scoring 27 and conceding 33 in return. Managing to muster a points tally of 24, they open this weekend’s fixtures sat fifth in the standings and holding onto the final play-off spot thanks to their goal difference. As for their recent run of results, last seen playing out a 2-2 draw against Bray on the road, Wexford are unbeaten in each of their last five First Division outings. Likewise, grabbing a 2-1 victory against Longford in their last home fixture, Friday’s hosts have lost just one of their last four matchups in front of their own supporters.

As for the visitors, last seen putting in what was another hugely worrying display, Athlone have only continued on another nightmare campaign. In their 19 First Division matchups this season, they have recorded just a single win, two draws and 16 defeats, scoring 21 and conceding 48 in return. Managing to muster just a points tally of five and sat rock-bottom of the second-tier table, it should also be noted that Athlone hold the joint worst attacking and defensive tallies in the division. As for their recent run of results, last seen getting hit with a 5-2 defeat against Waterford on home soil, Friday’s guests have now lost nine of their last 10 fixtures across all formats. Likewise, losing each of their last three meetings against Wexford by an aggregate score of 7-1, we’re backing a similar home victory here.

Bet: Wexford 4/6 to beat Athlone in Friday’s Irish First Division contest @ 888sport