Dundalk vs Shamrock Rovers Prediction & Tips
Dundalk and Shamrock Rovers play at Oriel Park in a 10-round Premier League game. In the final confrontation between these teams in this competition, on 23-02-2018, the final result was a draw for (0-0). At this stage, the history of direct confrontations is favorable to the home team, which has 3 wins, 4 draws and 1 loss in the last 8 games. However, the last time they met at this stadium was on 10-10-2017, in a FAI Cup game that ended in a 1-1 draw. The goals of the match were scored by R. Benson (9 ‘) for Dundalk and B. Miele (76’) for Shamrock Rovers. In this match the home factor may play an important role, since Shamrock Rovers presents significant differences in the results achieved at home and as a visitor.
Dundalk Review
The home team is currently in 2nd place with 18 points earned after 5 wins and 3 draws. In the penultimate match, he won out for Sligo Rovers by (0-2). In the last match, won at home to the Bohemians by (3-0). This is a team that maintains the income when it plays outside its stadium, because in the last 30 games it registers 9 wins and 6 draws as a visitor; against 10 wins, 4 draws and 1 defeat in his stadium. For the championship, the Dundalk won 13 points in 15 possible, after 4 wins and 1 draw in the last 5 games that played in his stadium.
For this competition, he records a 4-game winning streak in his last home games and has not lost any of the last 8 games. Defensive solidity has been one of his strengths as he has not conceded in the last eight games in this competition.
Dundalk comes to this game with a 3-0 win over the Bohemians, adding to their third win in the Irish championship. It is worth noting that Dundalk is the only team that has not yet lost in this competition. Normally coach Stephen Kenny lines up in 4-2-3-1 privileging possession football and organized bouts: Ronan Murray is largely responsible for creating and organizing the offensive process. On the other hand, Patrick Hoban is the highlight of this team of Dundalk, being this player the best finisher with 4 goals scored. For this game the coach counts on all his players.
Review of Shamrock Rovers
After 5 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses, the visiting team is in 4th place, having won 16 points. In the last match, he beat Sligo Rovers at home (1-0), having lost out in a match against Waterford United (2-1) in the previous match. This is a team affected by the home factor, stronger when played with the support of their fans, since in the last 30 games has recorded 7 wins, 1 draw and 7 losses as a visitor, with a total of 18 goals scored and 16 conceded. Already inside the home, it won 10 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses, with a total of 33 goals scored and 13 conceded. In the last 4 away games for the championship the Shamrock Rovers records 1 victory and 3 defeats, having won 3 points in 12 possible. His attack has scored regularly, as he has scored goals in 7 of the last 9 games for this competition.
Shamrock Rovers comes to this game with a 1-0 win at home to Sligo, adding to their third win in their last four games. It is important to note that the visitors are only one win in all four away games. In this game away from home coach Stephen Bradley should come on the pitch with a more defensive strategy, exploring only the counterattack, however, in some moments of the game should have the initiative in the game. Offensive Graham Burke is the most dangerous player on the front line as he has scored 7 goals. For this game the coach can not count on Kavanagh and Gilchrist, both suspended.
Dundalk – Shamrock Rovers FREE TIPS
Dundalk – Win @ 1.75
Both teams to score / YES @ 1.80
Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.90
