Both Cork and Bohemians are on opposite ends of the League of Ireland table when they meet at Turners Cross on Friday night. Indeed, the hosts are in second-from-bottom after a poor run of form that has seen them winless in seven games, losing four of them, while Bohemians have won four of their last five matches as they sit in third place, with a chance to go second with victory.
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Cork vs Bohemians prediction: Inevitable away victory?
Key stats
- Both teams have scored in Cork's previous eight matches.
- Bohemians' last six wins have been by the odd goal.
- Dayle Rooney has four goal contributions (2g, 2a) in Bohemians' last four wins.
Correct score prediction: Cork 1-2 Bohemians
Not only are Bohemians in a much superior position in the league table, but they are in much better form than Cork heading into this one. However, the hosts may put up a good fight given they have scored in each of their previous eight games, and Bohemians' last six victories have only been by the odd goal.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bohemians favourites
- HOME: 11/4 (3.75) – 26.7%
- DRAW: 9/4 (3.25) – 30.8%
- AWAY: 5/6 (1.83) – 54.5%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Unsurprisingly given their superior league position and form, Bohemians have been installed as favourites with bookmakers for this one. A draw is rated as the next likely result, just ahead of a Cork win according to the implied probabilities.
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Most recent H2Hs: Bohemians on top
Bohemians have won the last three H2Hs scoring a total of nine goals and conceding just twice, which suggests they should emerge victorious on Friday night. In fact Bohemians have won eight of the previous nine meetings, which will give them more confidence heading to Cork.
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Cork preview: Dijksteel could return to starting line-up
Malik Dijksteel came off the bench in Cork's last match, and could return to the starting XI here. Ruairi Keating, Benny Couto and Conor Drinan remain out injured though.
Predicted lineup: Troost (GK), Mbeng, Anderson, Lyons, McLaughlin, Murray, Crowley, O'Sullivan, Maguire, Daniels & Dijksteel
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Bohemians preview: Double injury blow for visitors
Bohemians are set to be without Connor Parsons and Alex Lacey through injury. Otherwise, they should have a full squad to choose from.
Predicted lineup: Chorazka (GK), Morahan, Grehan, Cornwall, Flores, Tierney, Devoy, McDonnell, Rooney, Clarke & Whelan
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Player to watch: Dayle Rooney
Dayle Rooney has been key in Bohemians' recent good run of form. Indeed, he has notched up two goals and two assists over their last four victories.
Both of his goals have come from the penalty spot too, so should Bohemians win another, there is a good chance of him getting on the scoresheet again. Last season, Rooney managed seven goals and 10 assists in 35 appearances, so he has shown consistently that he can make the difference on the pitch.