Shamrock v Dundalk

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Having slipped to two defeats on the trot away from home in recent weeks in the Irish Premier Division, the latest being a 2-0 loss at Sligo Rovers, Shamrock Rovers will no doubt be keen to return to their home surroundings of their Tallaght Stadium on Thursday night, while Dundalk also suffered defeat last time out, slipping to a 2-0 loss at home to third placed Waterford.

Fourth placed Shamrock Rovers trail third placed Waterford by a three-point margin but the hosts will be eager to return to winning ways at their Tallaght Stadium in this upcoming clash against a Dundalk outfit who currently sit second from bottom in the Premier Division table.

Recent results haven't exactly seen Shamrock Rovers set the world alight though as the hosts have managed to capture just three wins in their previous 12 games overall which includes wins against Drogheda United (home and away) and Derry City, but also includes being dealt five defeats as well.

The bigger picture of results on home soil though tell a very different story for Shamrock Rovers as Stephen Bradley's side have lost just twice in their last 19 home games, picking up 13 wins in the process.

Dundalk remain sitting second from bottom in the Irish Premier Division following a 2-0 loss at home to high-flying Waterford and the visitors now face the tough task of trying to quell a highly motivated Shamrock Rovers outfit who will be desperate to set the record straight on home soil on Thursday night.

Dundalk have not been without a small measure of success in recent weeks though as they have collected useful wins against the likes of Bohemians, Shamrock Rovers, St Patrick's Athletic and Sligo Rovers respectively but it's worth mentioning that three of these victories were achieved on home soil at their Oriel Park.

The bigger picture shows Dundalk have managed to capture just these four wins out of their previous 22 matches overall, while results away from home continue to be a cause for major concern for manager Jonathan Daly as his side have registered just one victory in their last 11 outings on the road.

That rare win came in the form of a 3-2 win away at St Patrick's Athletic but this poor sequence of results also include being handed no fewer than eight defeats in the process as well, thus making this upcoming trip to Tallaght Stadium another daunting prospect for the visitors.

Shamrock Rovers v Dundalk Verdict

Shamrock Rovers are unbeaten in their last seven meetings on home soil at their Tallaght Stadium against Dundalk and goals also look likely here, given Dundalk's poor record away from home along with five of their last 10 away games resulting in Over 2.5 goals.

Therefore, our main bet will be Over 2.5 goals @ 1.70

Other side bets worth considering:

Shamrock Rovers win & Over 2 goals @ 2.10

Correct Score: Shamrock Rovers 3-0 @ 9.50