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Dundalk set for a comfortable win over Limerick

Dundalk set for a comfortable win over Limerick

On Friday night, title-chasing Dundalk host Limerick at Oriel Park, as the home side looks to move to the top of Ireland’s Premier Division.

Dundalk have been in fine league form of late winning their last six games in the Irish top-flight, while also keeping clean sheets in their last four league outings. Despite the recent good run of form, the home side still trails league leaders Cork City by a point at the top of the table.

While Stephen Kenny’s side has been formidable defensively of late, their attack has not been performing too badly either, as the home side has scored at least twice in their last six league outings.

Dundalk are 11 games unbeaten on home soil in the Irish top-flight, winning nine times in the process. The home side has also won their last four league games at Oriel Park, conceding just once in the process.

Just like in their league games overall, Kenny’s side has been prolific on home soil, scoring at least twice in their last seven games at home in the league.

Limerick are currently in the relegation play-off spot after a poor campaign so far. The visitor’s recent form has been the main cause of their perilous position, as they have won just one of their last seven league games.

Tommy Barrett’s side has at least stopped the rot by picking up draws Sligo and Bohemians in their last two league outings.

The visitor’s recent league games have been low on goals, as four of their last four games have produced under 2.5 goals, including their last three matches.

Limerick’s recent record on their travels has been inconsistent. However, they have suffered just one defeat in their last six away games in the Irish Premier Division.

Forebet predicts that Dundalk will record a comfortable victory in a high scoring clash to move to the top of the table.

Premier League Regular Season
OVERALL TABLE PTS GP W D L +/-
1
Shelbourne FC 22 12 6 4 2 5
2
Shamrock Rovers 19 11 5 4 2 7
3
Derry City 19 12 5 4 3 6
4
Bohemians FC 19 11 6 1 4 1
5
Galway United 15 11 4 3 4 0
6
St Patricks Dublin 15 12 4 3 5 -1
7
Sligo Rovers 14 11 3 5 3 1
8
Waterford United 13 11 3 4 4 0
9
Drogheda Utd 8 10 1 5 4 -6
10
Dundalk FC 5 11 0 5 6 -13

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