Huge Relegation Fixture in the Irish Premier League
Finn Harps vs Waterford United - 09/07/2021
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There are three fixtures to be played on Friday the 9th of July in the Ireland Premier League. One of which has huge significance at the bottom of the table as Finn Harps welcome Waterford United to Finn Park.
The hosts begin this round of fixtures in 8th place on 20 points while the visitors are in 9th place on 13 points, so this is a key match in terms of relegation this season.
Finn Harps come into the game on the back of a 3-1 loss at Drogheda United. Having taken the lead after only 8 minutes, it appeared as though Finn Harps could be on the way to an upset but the hosts had other ideas.
Drogheda United scored the equalising goal in the 21st minute and took the lead shortly before half time. Finn Harps failed to find a second goal and Drogheda United secured maximum points with a third 10 minutes from time.
That result means Finn Harps have failed to win any of their last 6 matches in the Ireland Premier League. In fact, trends show they have won only 1 of their last 10 Premier League games, which is a poor record.
Home form shows no wins from their last 7 league matches at Finn Park and they have picked up only 2 points from the last 24 available at home.
Both teams have scored in Finn Harps’ last 7 league games.
Waterford United come into the match having suffered a 2-0 defeat at Derry City last time out. Waterford United fell behind just before half time and conceded a second goal early in the second half.
That result means Waterford United have won only one of their last 4 Premier League games, which came away at Longford Town, who are bottom of the table.
Trend show Waterford United have achieved just 2 wins in their last 12 Premier League matches. However, both wins have come away from home and have been recorded in their last 3 away league fixtures.
Waterford United have conceded 1 or more goals in their last 12 matches in the Premier League and have a poor recent record against Finn Harps.
In fact, Waterford United have lost each of their last 7 league meetings with Finn Harps.
Team news and Finn Harps could be without midfielder Mark Timlin. Adam Foley carries the greatest goal scoring threat and the Northern Irishman has 8 goals in 19 matches this season.
Waterford United could have a full strength squad available for this game. Striker John Martin is the top scorer but only has 4 goals to his name this season.
This should be a tightly fought contest but we expect to see both teams find the back of the net.
Waterford United have picked up some good results in recent away matches but have a poor record against Finn Harps, meaning we could see a low scoring draw, with 1-1 a possible correct score.
Home team
Away team
Pred
Correct score
Avg. goals
Weather conditions
Coef.
Score
Live
coef.
Ie1
323533
X
1 - 1
2.55
17°
3.65
1.73
3.65
4.75
1
-1
1
0 - 1(0 - 1)
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