Bohemians v Shamrock

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Bohemians have dropped out of the top three in the Irish Premier Division and down to fourth spot following some ordinary results in recent times, culminating in just one win out of their last seven matches overall, while Shamrock Rovers continue to go from strength to strength, winning their last three games on the trot.

Bohemians' singular success during this period came in the form of a 2-0 home win against third from bottom outfit, Sligo Rovers, but three draws and three defeats have pegged the hosts back and has resulted with them losing ground on the the league leading visitors.

Results at home have seen Bohemians produce just two wins out of their last six games on home soil at Dalymount Park which were victories over Cork City and Sligo Rovers, but losses to Friday night's visitors, Shamrock Rovers, along with defeats to St Patrick's Athletic and Derry City suggest this upcoming clash with Shamrock Rovers will be a tough assignment.

Following recent back-to-back defeats to Drogheda United and Cork City, normal service has been resumed at the top of the Irish Premier Division as Shamrock Rovers have clicked back into gear by winning their last three league matches on the trot with victories collected against Dundalk, Sligo Rovers and UCD respectively.

These recent wins have helped Shamrock Rovers to a six-point lead at the top of the division over second-placed Derry City and the visitors will no doubt be eager to add to their points tally at Dalymount Park on Friday night, especially as the visitors have produced a flurry of wins on the road in recent times.

Shamrock Rovers have won six of their last seven outings on their travels with the one loss being at Cork City but otherwise, Rovers have been in commanding form as they have scored a total of 16 goals in the process and have conceded just one goal in reply, along with keeping six clean sheets as well.

In addition, Shamrock Rovers' firepower may be too much for their hosts in this encounter as the visitors have scored 2 goals in six of these last seven away games and the likes of Burke and Gaffney (7 goals apiece), will be looking to cash in again here.

Bohemians v Shamrock Rovers Verdict

Bohemians' momentum has certainly dipped in the past few weeks and perhaps most worrying for the hosts, results on home soil, while Shamrock Rovers look to be firing on all cylinders once again and the visitors are expected to be tough to stop here on Friday night.

Shamrock Rovers have also won the previous two meetings against Bohemians on the trot with 2-0 victories both home and away, so the league leaders look in good shape for further success here.

Therefore, our main bet will be Shamrock Rovers win @ 2.15

Other side bets worth considering:

Shamrock Rovers win & Both Teams To Score NO @ 3.50

Correct score: Shamrock Rovers 1-0 @ 7.00