Galway Utd v Bohemians

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Galway United are likely to be feeling relieved to be returning to their home surroundings of their Eamonn Deacy Park after being handed three defeats within their last four games, the latest loss being a 2-0 defeat away from home at Shelbourne, while Bohemians earned a point in a 0-0 draw away from home at St Patrick's Athletic which has helped give the visitors a healthy six-point cushion over second from bottom club, Dundalk.

Recent losses at the hands of St Patrick's Athletic, Derry City and Shelbourne have prevented Galway United from making in-roads into the top three pack and although they did managed to capture a 3-0 home win against Drogheda United in between the defeats, Johnathan Caufield's side still trail third placed Waterford by a four-point margin prior to these Friday night fixtures.

Galway United had previously strung together a solid and stubborn looking nine-game unbeaten sequence in the Irish Premier Division which included recording wins against Shelbourne, Bohemians (1-0 away), Drogheda United and Dundalk but the recent defeats may just have unsettled the upcoming hosts.

Results overall show Galway United have picked up just four wins out of their last 12 games in the domestic top flight.

Bohemians continue to hover above the bottom two clubs but the visitors hold a comfortable six-point cushion over second from bottom club Dundalk who also occupy the relegation play-off spot.

With just one win from their last nine games overall in the Premier Division which came in the form of a resounding 3-0 win away from home at Sligo Rovers, Bohemians will do well to gain a result at Galway United on Friday night after also slipping to five defeats within this nine-game sequence.

Defeats to Dundalk, Galway United, Derry City (twice) and Waterford suggest Bohemians may have their work cut out for this upcoming trip to Eamonn Deacy Park but it is worth noting that prior to this nine-game downturn in results, Alan Reynolds' side did capture three wins on the trot by way of victories gained over Shelbourne, Dundalk and Drogheda United respectively.

Bohemians have slipped to six defeats within their last 12 away games as well, but the visitors have also collected five wins on their travels within this period and includes a 2-0 win at Galway United at the start of April, so perhaps lightning can strike twice for Alan Reynolds' side at Eamonn Deacy Park on Friday night.

Galway United v Bohemians Verdict

Bohemians have also held the upper hand over their upcoming hosts, Galway United, as the visitors have won six of the last eight meetings and at very attractive odds for the straight win, Bohemians are worth another shot on Friday night.

Therefore, our main bet will be Bohemians win @ 3.75

Other side bets worth considering:

Bohemians win & Under 2.5 goals @ 7.00

Correct Score: Bohemians 1-0 @ 9.50