On Friday night, struggling Finn Harps host St Patricks Dublin at Finn Park, with both teams hoping to move a step closer to achieving their aims in the Irish Premier League.
The home side are still not clear of the relegation spot, despite a recent decent run of form. In fact, they occupy the relegation play-off spot and are just six points clear of the one automatic spot. The Harps are currently seven points away from the safety of Cork City in eighth place.
Ollie Horgan’s side had been on a three-game winning run until suffering a 5-0 drubbing at the hands of Dundalk last time out in the Irish top-flight.
The Harps had also kept three straight clean sheets before the inevitable defeat against the league leaders. They will be keen to bounce straight back to winning ways in this clash.
Their recent home record gives Finn Harps cause for optimism about getting a positive result, as they are currently undefeated in four matches on home soil, having recorded three wins.
While Finn Harps struggle at the wrong end of the table, St Patricks are still eying up a European spot this season. The visitors from the capital head into this clash six points outside the European spots, but also with a game in hand.
Their recent inconsistent form in the Irish top-flight has hampered their chances of a top-three finish. The visitors suffered defeats against Bohemians and Dundalk before defeating Cork and Sligo Rovers in their last two league outings.
The visitors have had the upper hand in recent meetings between these two teams, as they are unbeaten in four meetings with Finn Harps, having recorded three wins without conceding.
Forebet predicts that St Patricks will record another win over Finn Harps to aid their challenge for a top-three spot.