Athlone vs Cobh Ramblers tips and predictions

Neither team holds solid claims

There's not much between Athlone and Cobh Ramblers in the Division 1. The hosts are in sixth place with 15 points, compared to their opponents who are in eigth place on 10 points.

Any result looks possible here. The draw should be considered.

This fixture has been tricky to analyse with confidence but given the hosts' recent defensive record on their own patch, the draw is the recommendation. Creating something of a fortress at home, Athlone have conceded at an average of just 0.7 goals per game over their last 7 matches.

In previous matches between these sides 2 of the last 4 have ended in parity.

It would be misleading to imply that the favourites are a dead-cert here. It's possible that the two sides cancel each other out in a war of attrition. It isn't huge value but the No BTTS bet seems fair enough. Looking into the goal line, it's Under 1.5 goals in this game after considering the prices available.

Athlone have drawn 4 of their last 7 matches on their own soil and Cobh Ramblers have drawn 8 of their last 15 matches. To wrap this up there is nothing to like about the home or away win odds, so the draw is food for thought. Stalemate is the pick after what will probably be a low-scoring affair.