Galway United welcome Bohemians to Eamonn Deacy Park to contest an Irish Premier Division fixture on Thursday, 4 July. View our betting tips for the game below.
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Galway United vs Bohemians prediction: Home advantage could be key
Key Stats
- Galway have won three and drawn two of their last five home matches in the Premier Division.
- Galway beat Bohemians 1-0 when the teams last met in May.
- Seven of Galway’s last eight home games featured under 2.5 goals.
- Eight cards were brandished when these sides last locked horns two months’ ago.
Correct score prediction: Galway United 1-0 Bohemians
Galway dug out a 1-0 win over Bohemians when the teams last met in May and having kept four clean sheets in a row at Eamonn Deacy Park, United could carve out a similar result at Bohs’ expense on Friday.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Galway have the edge
- HOME: 21/20 (2.05) – 48.8%
- DRAW: 9/4 (3.25) – 30.8%
- AWAY: 11/4 (3.75) – 26.7%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Galway were beaten at league leaders Shelbourne in their last assignment, though they are unbeaten in five games on home soil and it’s no surprise to see them priced as 21/20 favourites to win on Thursday. Bohemians’ form remains patchy and the 11/4 underdogs are unlikely to snap a four-game winless run in Galway. View more of our free football tips over on our dedicated page.
Last five H2Hs: Bohs have the stronger record
Galway upset the odds to beat Bohemians at Dalymount Park in May, though Bohs won the previous two meetings between the clubs before that.
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Galway United preview: Hosts could be unchanged
Midfielder Aodh Dervin is serving a suspension and will sit Thursday's game out for Galway. United are positioned in fifth spot at present, though they could climb up to fourth with the right result this week.
Predicted lineup: Clarke (GK), Esua, Slevin, Brouder, Kazeem, Buckley, McCormack, O'Sullivan, Hurley, McCarthy, Walsh
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Shamrock Rovers
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Shelbourne
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St Patricks
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Dundalk
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Bohemians preview: Bohs have injury issues
Bohemians have fitness concerns over Dylan Connolly, Declan McDaid, James McManus, Brian McManus and Keith Buckley while Rob Cornwall remains a long-term absentee with an ACL injury.
Predicted lineup: Chorazka (GK), Miller, Byrne, Carroll, Kirk, Flores, Grant, Clarke, McDonnell, Rooney, Akintunde
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Shelbourne
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Shamrock Rovers
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Shelbourne
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Waterford FC
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Player to watch – Stephen Walsh
Galway haven’t been exactly free-scoring this season, netting just 17 times in 21 matches in the Premier Division so far, though veteran Stephen Walsh has plundered five of those goals himself.
Walsh will be the focal point again
The 33-year-old Galway native and club stalwart Stephen Walsh is a cult hero at Eamonn Deacy Park and the striker endeared himself to the home crowd again two weeks ago when he notched a brace against Drogheda. Walsh will be eager to make a similar impact against Bohemians.
