Drogheda Utd v Bohemians

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Drogheda United registered what could prove to be a vitally important 2-0 home win last Friday in the Irish Premier Division which not only ended a previously worrying 10-game winless run in the domestic top flight, but has also handed the hosts a precious lifeline in their bid to escape the drop from the Irish top flight, while Bohemians gained a point in a 1-1 draw at home with Dundalk which has kept the visitors out of trouble for the time being.

Drogheda United still remain bottom of the Irish Premier Division table where they trail their third from bottom upcoming visitors Bohemians and safety by a seven-point margin but that deficit could be slashed almost in half if the hosts collect another three points here on Friday night at Weavers Park.

However, this may be easier said than done as Drogheda United have managed to collect just one win from their last 11 league matches overall, while also slipping to seven defeats as well within this period which does not bode well for this upcoming clash despite winning last time out.

Nevertheless, Drogheda United have lost just twice in their last 11 home games but have picked up just four wins in this period.

Bohemians gained a precious point in last week's 1-1 draw at home with Dundalk but nevertheless, the visitors' winless sequence in the Irish Premier Division has now been extended to a concerning seven games overall.

Despite picking up points in draws with St Patrick's Athletic (home and away), Galway United and Dundalk, Alan Reynolds' side have also stumbled to three defeats that have come in the shape of losses at the hands of Waterford, Derry City and Sligo Rovers respectively.

The bigger picture shows Bohemians have registered just one win in their last 12 matches overall but prior to their recent slump in form, the visitors had picked up three wins on the trot with victories gained over Shelbourne, Dundalk and their upcoming opponents on Friday night, Drogheda United.

Wins on the road in the Irish Premier Division have been sporadic as Bohemians have recorded four wins in their last 11 outings on their travels while also being handed five defeats as well, so this upcoming encounter at Weavers Park does appear to hang in the balance somewhat.

Drogheda United v Bohemians Verdict

Previous history between Drogheda United and Bohemians suggest the visitors stand a decent chance of getting something out of this upcoming clash as Bohemians have lost just twice in the previous eight meetings against their hosts, picking up five wins in the process.

Bohemians' previous superiority may come into play once again at Weavers Park on Friday night as they look to pull further away to safety with a win.

Therefore, our main bet will be Bohemians win @ 2.10

Other side bets worth considering:

Bohemians win & Under 2.5 goals @ 5.00

Correct Score: Bohemians 1-0 @ 8.50