Bohemians take on highflying Derry City at Dalymount Park in the Irish Premier Division on Thursday, 13 June.
Can Derry maintain their pursuit of top spot with a victory over Bohs in what could be a tricky test in the capital?
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Bohemians vs Derry City prediction: Goals at both ends anticipated
Key Stats
- Both teams managed to score in two of the three previous meetings between Bohemians and Derry City this season.
- Bohemians failed to win five of their last six Premier Division fixtures.
- Michael Duffy has already scored in two different matches against Bohemians for Derry this term.
- Bohemians scored at least once in 70% of their last ten home games in the league.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Visitors start as favourites
- HOME: 29/10 (3.90) – 25.6%
- DRAW: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.3%
- AWAY: 19/20 (1.95) – 51.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Bohemians were beaten 2-1 at Waterford in their last Premier Division assignment and having dropped points in five of their last six games overall, it’s easy to see why they’ve been priced as 29/10 underdogs to win on Thursday.
Derry meanwhile, kept their unlikely title tilt on track with a routine 2-0 win over Galway United last time out and they have a 51.3% chance of winning again this week according to the bookies. You can read more of our latest soccer predictions for this week’s other games on our football betting tips page.
Last five H2Hs: Derry have had the edge this term
Derry City beat Bohs 1-0 when the teams last met in May, however, the sides have claimed four points each from three previous tussles overall this season.
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Bohemians preview: Quartet still sidelined
Injured quartet James McManus, Brian McManus, Rob Cornwall and Keith Buckley are all expected to sit out Thursday's game. Bohs dropped down to seventh spot in the Premier Division following their 2-1 loss to Waterford in their last test.
Predicted lineup: Chorazka (GK), Keita, Mills, Kirk, Rooney, Flores, McDonnell, Clarke, Connolly, Akintunde, Miller
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Dundalk
0
Bohemians Dublin
2
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L
Shamrock Rovers
1
Bohemians Dublin
0
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L
Drogheda United
1
Bohemians Dublin
0
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W
UCD
0
Bohemians Dublin
4
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D
Shelbourne
1
Bohemians Dublin
1
Derry City preview: Whelan could return
Sam Todd and Jordan McEneff are still out of contention for Derry, though Colm Whelan is back in training and could rejoin the matchday squad. The Candystripes scored twice in the second half to oust a stubborn Galway outfit in their last outing.
Predicted lineup: Maher (GK), Dummigan, Connolly, McEleney, Doherty, O'Reilly, Diallo, McMullan, Patching, Duffy, Hoban
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Drogheda United
2
Derry City
1
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Shamrock Rovers
1
Derry City
1
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W
Shelbourne
0
Derry City
2
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L
Galway United
1
Derry City
0
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W
Waterford FC
0
Derry City
1
Player to watch – Pat Hoban
The capture of Pat Hoban by Derry City from Dundalk during the Premier Division’s off-season was seen as a major coup for the Candystripes and the striker’s goals have helped to power their pursuit of the Irish title this term.
Hoban aiming to bolster his tally
32-year-old Hoban notched his 11th goal of the campaign when he registered in Derry’s 2-0 win over Galway last time out and the smart finisher is neck and neck with Waterford’s Padraig Amond in the race for this season’s Golden Boot. Hoban will hope to have more chances to convert on Thursday.
