Before the round - trends on Ireland Premier League (04-05/09/2020)
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The battle for a spot in top 3 is getting even more intense, as no team will voluntarily give up their place in the European tournaments. Shamrock Rovers currently occupy the top spot in the table with a minor lead of just 2 points.
Derry City - Dundalk FC
The home side will be aiming to close the gap to top 3 this Friday, when they face Dundalk FC .
Dundalk FC are 3rd in the league standing and are just 3 points ahead of their upcoming opponents. Derry City won’t give up without a fight, so expect a thrilling encounter.
- Derry City have won by 2 or more goals 6 of their last 12 home Premier League games.
- No defeats can be found in Dundalk FC's 11 most recent games against Derry City in Premier League.
- Dundalk FC are undefeated in 31 of their last 36 Premier League games.
- Dundalk FC have kept a clean sheet against Derry City in 6 of their last 9 away league encounters.
- Prediction: Dundalk FC @ 2.05
Waterford United - St Patricks Dublin
Two teams who have equal amount of points so far face each other this week, when Waterford United host St Patricks Dublin at their Waterford Regional Sports Centre.
The situation in the middle part of the standing is quite intense, as four teams are locked on 11 points. Therefore, this еncounter is crucial for both sides, who are eager to move up in the table.
- Waterford United are scoring an average of 0.80 goals in their home Premier League games.
- St Patricks Dublin have failed to score in 10 of their last 15 matches in Premier League.
- St Patricks Dublin have a bad record against Waterford United, as they have lost 4 of their 5 most recent Premier League encounters.
- There have been under 2.5 goals in St Patricks Dublin's last 9 Premier League games.
- Prediction: Under 2.5 goals @ 1.59
Shamrock Rovers - Bohemians FC
The home will try to increase their leadership on top of the table this weekend, when they face Bohemians FC.
Shamrock Rovers are 1st in the league standing and are unbeaten in their last 6 matches. The away side are just 2 points behind their rivals and they will be aiming for a win, which will help them gain the upper hand in the race for the league title.
- Shamrock Rovers are undefeated at half time in their last 15 home Premier League games in a row.
- Bohemians FC have won 10 of their last 13 Premier League games.
- Shamrock Rovers are unbeaten in 20 of their last 22 home Premier League games.
- In all of their last 4 games in Premier League, Bohemians FC have managed to win at both half time and full time.
- Prediction: Shamrock Rovers @ 1.65
Shelbourne FC - Cork City
In another fixture this Saturday, Shelbourne FC host the bottom placed team of Cork City at their Tolka Park.
Cork City are experiencing difficulties in their most recent league fixtures and the poor results have left them at the 10th spot in the standing. Shelbourne FC, on the other hand, are showing better results and should pick up an easy win this weekend.
- Shelbourne FC are in an unfortunate period, having won just 1 of their last 6 matches in Premier League.
- Cork City's form hasn't been good, as the team has won only 1 of their last 14 away matches (Premier League).
- Under 2.5 goals have been seen in 6 of Shelbourne FC's last 7 matches in Premier League.
- Cork City have lost by 3 or more goals in 4 of their last 8 away league games.
- Prediction: Shelbourne FC @ 2.18
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