Bohemians and Shamrock Rovers meet in Dalymount Park, in a match for the 1st round of the Premier League. The record of direct matches played in this stadium indicates total balance between these two teams, since there were 2 draws and 3 wins for each team in the last 8 matches. But the last time these two teams met at this stadium was on 12-05-2017, for the Premier League, which ended with the victory of Shamrock Rovers by (0-2). B. Miele (6 ‘) and T. Clarke (26’) scored the match goals for Shamrock Rovers. the Shamrock Rovers presents considerable differences in their results at home and as a visitor, so in this game the home factor may be decisive.

This is the first match in this edition of the home team competition, which finished the previous edition in the 5th position. This is a team that usually maintains its competitive levels in home and away matches, since in the last 30 matches they register 7 wins, 1 draw and 7 losses in away matches; against 6 victories, 4 draws and 5 defeats in his stadium. In the last match they played, for the Friendlies, they won at Longford Town at home (2-1). In the last 10 home matches the Bohemians has a record of 5 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses. They have not been very strong defensively, since they have suffered goals in 7 of the last 10 matches, but their offense has scored frequently, since they have scored goals in 8 of the last 10 matches.

The Bohemian comes to this match with a victory in the Galway field, by 0-2, in a game of preparation for the Irish championship. We emphasize that the locals finished in the fifth position of the previous championship. In this home game, coach Keith Long will act in the usual 4-2-3-1, privileging the low block and counterattacks, thus exploring the space in the opponent’s back. Dinny Corcoran was the most important player of the Bohemian, as he scored 16 goals in the previous season. Everything indicates that the coach can count on the usual starters.

The visiting team makes its debut in this edition of the race after having finished the last season in the 3rd position. This is a team that usually gets better results in away matches than at home, since in the last 30 matches they register 8 wins, 1 draw and 6 losses in away matches, with 18 goals scored and 15 conceded; against 6 wins, 3 draws and 6 losses at their stadium, with 21 goals scored and 30 suffered. The team comes to this match after a home victory over Cobh Ramblers by (2-0). In the last 10 away matches for all competitions, Shamrock Rovers has won 6, tied 1 and lost 3. The team allowed goals in 8 of the last 10 matches, so their defense needs to improve, but their attack He has scored regularly, since he scored goals in 7 of the last 10 matches.

The Shamrock leaves for this game with a defeat against Brentford B, 1-2, in a game of preparation for the next official matches. We remember that in this preparation phase the visitors had 2 wins and 2 losses. However, it is important to remember that the Shamrock finished in the third position of the previous championship. Normally the trainer Stephen Bradley plays in 4-2-3-1, privileging the possession of ball and the attacks by the flanks. Graham Burke is the great highlight of this formation, being a very fast player and exempt in the offensive transition. For this game the coach can count on all the players.

PREDICTION: Shamrock Rovers to win @ 2.10