Dundalk are showing a confident game this season, being the main favorite of the division: 4 wins in the last 5 rounds. At home, Dundalk plays more confidently - not a single defeat this season, and the defense is very reliable (19 goals conceded in 26 rounds - the best result in the league).
The team is in a deep crisis - the team is in last place with 17 points in 26 rounds, in the last 5 rounds only 2 were scored. Athlone demonstrates a weak attack (19 goals in 26 matches) and a vulnerable defense (45 conceded).
Dundalk has a clear advantage, but may face a tight defense of Athlone, since the visitors will build their game exclusively from defense. Given the weak attacking game of the visitors and Dundalk's periodic problems in realizing moments, it is likely that there will not be many goals.
