We have a full round of fixtures to look forward to in the Ireland Premier League this week, including the meeting between Bohemians and Dundalk.
The match will be played on the 7th of July at Dalymount Park and the hosts are currently 5th in the table on 35 points while the visitors are in 4th place on 39 points.
😮💨 Ah lads, what a strike!! pic.twitter.com/id8DS3OQfg— Dundalk FC (@DundalkFC) June 30, 2023
😮💨 Ah lads, what a strike!! pic.twitter.com/id8DS3OQfg
Bohemians come into the game on the back of an exciting 4-3 win at Shelbourne in the Leinster Senior Cup. Bohemians were 2-0 up after 25 minutes but Shelbourne got one back before half time.
Bohemians restored their 2 goal cushion in the second half but Shelbourne scored 2 goals in the space of 10 minutes to equalise. Bohemians were not finished and scored the winning goal in the 87th minute.
The win at Shelbourne was the first victory in 5 attempts for Bohemians. They had previously suffered two defeats in the Ireland Premier League, losing at Cork City and Sligo Rovers plus draws at Derry City and at home with Shamrock Rovers.
Form in the Ireland Premier League shows Bohemians have been struggling to win games of late. They have recorded just a single win from their 9 most recent league games and have won just 1 of their last 4 at home in the league.
There have been over 2.5 goals and both teams have scored in 3 of their last 4 home league fixtures.
Dundalk travel to Dalymount Park having beat Shamrock Rovers 2-0 at home in the Ireland Premier League last weekend.
Shamrock Rovers made it difficult for Dundalk but the first goal did not come until the 74th minute. Having made the breakthrough, the second goal quickly followed and Dundalk wrapped up the points.
The win over Shamrock Rovers means Dundalk are undefeated in each of their last 5 matches, all of which have been played in the league.
There have been wins at home over UCD and Shamrock Rovers plus away against Cork City and Drogheda United. Dundalk were also held at home by St Patrick’s Athletic.
Trends show Dundalk have won their 2 most recent away Ireland Premier League fixtures.
They have seen over 2.5 goals scored in 4 of their last 5 matches on the road and Dundalk are unbeaten in 7 of their last 8 matches against Bohemians in the league.
Team news: Bohemians are likely to start with Jonathan Afolabi in attack and he will have support from Dylan Connolly and James Clarke.
Dundalk will start with top scorer Pat Hoban up-front and he could be joined by John Martin in a 4-4-2 formation.
This could prove to be a crucial game in the ambitions of both teams this season. Dundalk are the team in form and a win would see them nicely placed for a charge at the title in the closing stages of the season.
We expect to see both teams score and over 2.5 goals with Dundalk coming away with maximum points.