On Friday night, at 19:45, the Bohemians receive the visit of Dundalk, in the 7th stage of the Irish championship. The guests are favorites to win, but the Dublin band is formidable on their own ground and hopes to make a surprise on Dalymount Park.
The two bands are at the top of the Irish hierarchy. Dundalk is on the 2nd place (goal average 13-5), having four victories in the first six stages. The only team to start the Irish season “like crazy” is Shamrock Rovers, which has six hits in as many games. Bohemians is on the 3rd place (goal average 7-3), with good defensive performances this season. That is why the specialists from Ireland expect a balanced match in the derby of the stage.
Bohemians comes after convincing victories with Waterford (2-0), Sligo Rovers (2-0), Shelbourne (2-0) and Cork City (1-0), while Dundalk comes after a 1-1 draw with St. John’s. Patrick ‘, on his own field. But the successes with Finn Harps (4-0) and Cork City (3-0) remain in the memory of the fans. In the last direct duel between Bohemians and Dundalk, nine corners were executed (5-4 for Bohemians), but only 14 shots were sent to the goal, 7 for each team.
At Dundalk he plays the top scorer of the Irish league, Hoban, who has scored 6 goals so far;
In 6 of Dundalk’s last 7 matches he has scored only one team;
In 6 of Dundalk’s last 7 matches, less than 2.5 goals have been scored;
In 4 of the last 5 matches of Bohemians, over 2.5 goals were scored;
Dundalk have won 4 of the last 5 direct matches with Bohemians: 6-1, 2-1, 2-0, 1-0;
Bohemians won the last direct duel with Dundalk, at home, score 2-1;
PREDICTION: Dundalk to win @ 1,82
