Bohemians will be aiming to close the gap at the top of the League of Ireland Premier Division when they welcome second-from-bottom Sligo Rovers to Dalymount Park on Friday night. Indeed, the hosts are currently nine points behind league leaders Shamrock Rovers, but boast two games in hand on them including this one.
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Bohemians vs Sligo Rovers prediction: Hosts should win comfortably
Key stats
- Bohemians' last five wins have been to-nil.
- Sligo have lost three of their previous five matches.
- The last three H2Hs have not seen both teams score.
Correct score prediction: Bohemians 2-0 Sligo Rovers
Given their superior league position and home advantage, Bohemians will be expected to win this clash fairly comfortably. If their most recent victories are anything to go by, they should be able to keep a clean sheet as well
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bohemians big favourites with bookmakers
- HOME: 2/5 (1.40) – 71.4%
- DRAW: 17/5 (4.40) – 22.7%
- AWAY: 5/1 (6.00) – 16.7%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, Bohemians are unsurprisingly favourites to claim all three points on home soil. A draw is rated just above a Sligo victory, according to bookmakers.
There are plenty of other value bets to be had over the next 24 hours. Check them out via our betting tips for today page.
Most recent H2Hs: Bohemians have the better of it
Bohemians have won three of the last five H2Hs, including the most recent trip to Sligo in October, where they won 2-0. Sligo have only emerged victorious once, while there has also been one draw.
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Bohemians Dublin
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Bohemians Dublin
Sligo Rovers
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Bohemians preview: Only two absentees
Alex Lacey and Connor Parsons are the only players expected to be absent for Bohemians. They could stick to the same XI that impressively beat league leaders Shamrock Rovers last time out.
Predicted lineup: Chorazka (GK); Smith, Morahan, Cornwall, Flores; Tierney, Devoy, McDonnell; Rooney, Montney & Clarke
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W
Sligo Rovers
0
Bohemians Dublin
1
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W
Galway United
1
Bohemians Dublin
2
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L
Waterford FC
2
Bohemians Dublin
1
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W
St Patricks
1
Bohemians Dublin
2
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W
Shamrock Rovers
2
Bohemians Dublin
3
Sligo Rovers preview: Captain Mahon suspended
Sligo captain John Mahon was sent off in their victory against Galway last time out, so he will be suspended for this one. Otherwise, the visitors may go unchanged from that starting XI.
Predicted lineup: Sargeant (GK); Reynolds, McElroy, Denham, Hutchinson; Manning, Doyle-Hayes, Hakiki, Fitzgerald; Elding & Waweru
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L
Bohemians Dublin
1
Sligo Rovers
0
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L
Shamrock Rovers
2
Sligo Rovers
0
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D
Drogheda United
2
Sligo Rovers
2
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D
Cork City
1
Sligo Rovers
1
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L
Derry City
3
Sligo Rovers
0
Player to watch: Dayle Rooney
Dayle Rooney has scored all four of his goals in the League of Ireland Premier Division this season in his last six appearances. Indeed, he is enjoying a purple patch in front of goal.
The winger has also recorded a total of four assists, and will be a player that Sligo will need to try and keep quiet. It is a team that Rooney has also scored against twice before, and won seven times against in 17 previous meetings.