Verdict: Bohemians win
Best Odds: 7/11
Bookmaker: Dachbet
Looking to find a route back into silver medal position, Bohemians will welcome Galway to Dalymount Park on Friday night.
Bohemians
Starting with the hosts, while Bohemians might have continued to receive plenty of plaudits from across Ireland’s elite this season, Alan Reynolds’ men are seeking some recent stability. Eventually forced to settle for a 0-0 stalemate away at St. Patrick’s last time out, the Dublin-based outfit have mustered just a single win from any of their previous four Premier Division appearances. Nevertheless, despite enduring their most difficult patch since the end of March, the former Waterford coach finds his squad scrapping it out in the European chase. Knowing that they can leapfrog Derry and move into silver medal position once again, Bohemians will be excited to make a return to home soil here. Including a 2-0 victory against runaway leaders Shamrock on June 23rd, they have registered 10 points from their last four showdowns at Dalymount Park.
Bohemians Team News
Picking up what was a costly booking away at St. Patrick’s last week, 30-year-old Robert Cornwall will miss out through suspension here. Not featuring since the start of April, one-time Luton Town defender Alex Lacey remains on the sidelines.
Arriving from Dundalk ahead of the 2025 campaign, John Mountney could be handed a full recall. Making his full Bohemians debut last week, ex-Stoke City youngster Douglas James-Taylor should keep his spot leading the line.
Galway United
As for the visitors, while Galway might travel to Dublin on Friday night holding a commanding nine-point buffer over the drop zone, some in John Caulfield’s camp could still be looking over their shoulders. Last seen putting in a toothless performance as they slumped to a 1-0 loss away at Drogheda, the Maroon Army have recorded just a single win from any of their previous six Premier Division appearances. Likewise, putting just a pair of top-flight victories on the board since the end of April, Galway look set for what will be another rugged challenge here. Pencilled in as a real underdog contender this weekend, Friday’s guests have continued to show some real issues away from Eamonn Deacy Park. Including consecutive defeats on the road, Caulfield’s side have failed to win any of their last seven straight away fixtures.
Galway United Team News
Shown a straight red card against Sligo Rovers on June 23rd, New Zealand international Moses Dyer is still serving a domestic suspension and will not feature here. Not featuring over the past two months, veteran midfielder Jimmy Keohane remains on the sidelines.
Making his Galway debut last week after arriving from Cliftonville, 20-year-old Alex Piesold could be handed a first start. One-time Manchester City misfit Greg Cunningham will start at left-back.
Bohemians vs Galway United Key Factors to Consider
- When Bohemians and Galway last met on May 5th, Friday’s hosts collected a 2-1 victory at Eamon Deacy Park.
- The Bohs have registered 10 points from their previous four Premier Division appearances in Dublin.
- Galway have recorded just a single win from any of their previous six Premier Division appearances.
- Bohemians have conceded just a sole strike at Dalymount Park in almost 400 minutes of action.
- Galway have failed to win any of their last seven straight matchups on the road (four defeats, three draws).
Conclusion
While Bohemians might be enduring their longest blip since back in March, Friday’s hosts should be confident of reclaiming silver medal position here. Mustering 10 points from their previous four Premier Division showdowns in front of their own supporters, the European contenders are rightfully pencilled in as a standout contender this weekend. Shipping just a single strike at Dalymount Park in almost 400 minutes of action, the Bohs will also be excited by their most recent meeting against Friday’s guests. Landing a 2-1 win when they travelled to Galway on May 5th, we are expecting a similar outcome.
Verdict: Bohemians win
Best Odds: 7/11
Bookmaker: Dachbet
