LOI TV Commentator Kieran Burke has picked out his two best bets for Friday night in the League of Ireland.
Friday’s LOI Tips
- Athlone Town -1 (v Treaty United)
- Bray Wanderers -1 (v Wexford FC)
- Combined odds: 3.98/1
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Athlone Town v Treaty United, Fri, 19:45, LOI TV
Seán O’Connor has worked miracles so far during his time in charge at Athlone, and his team can take a massive step towards qualifying for the play-offs by beating a struggling Treaty United on Friday. Athlone Town sit top of the form table over the past five and ten matches played, with the Midlanders taking 21 points from the last 30 possible. Treaty United have claimed just ten points in the same period; only the bottom club, Finn Harps, has claimed fewer points in that time.
With Athlone Town currently level on points with Longford Town and Kerry FC, goal difference could prove key in the race for the top five. Athlone travel to their local rivals Longford on the final day of the regular season next week, so winning this game by a healthy margin could put them in the driving seat.
Treaty United were hammered 0-4 at home by UCD last week, and fears of a similar scoreline here may not be an unrealistic fear.
BEST BET: Athlone Town -1 (11/10)
Bray Wanderers v Wexford FC, Fri, 19:45, LOI TV
It’s been another disappointing season for Wexford, who, despite scoring a late equaliser at home to Longford last week, are now officially out of the play-off picture. By contrast, Bray are enjoying another strong season and will punch their play-off ticket with a positive result here.
Only runaway league winners Cork City have scored more goals than Bray this season, while only the bottom two have leaked more goals than Wexford. With only one team having anything to play for, this could end up being a rather one-sided affair.
BEST BET: Bray Wanderers -1 (11/8)
Friday’s LOI Double
- Athlone Town -1 (v Treaty United)
- Bray Wanderers -1 (v Wexford FC)
- Combined odds: 3.98/1
This week’s League of Ireland Fixtures
Thursday, October 8
LOI Premier Division
- Shamrock Rovers v Drogheda United, 20:00, Virgin Media Two
Friday, October 9
LOI Premier Division
- Shelbourne v Sligo Rovers, 19:45, LOI TV
LOI First Division
- Athlone Town v Treaty United, 19:45, LOI TV
- Bray Wanderers v Wexford FC, 19:45, LOI TV
- Cobh Ramblers v Kerry FC, 19:45, LOI TV
- Cork City v Finn Harps, 19:45, LOI TV
- UCD AFC v Longford Town, 19:45, LOI TV
FAI Cup
- Bohemians v Waterford FC, 19:45, RTE 2
Saturday, October 11
FAI Cup
- Galway United v Derry City, 15:00, RTE 2
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