It is a top-of-the table clash as second-placed Dundalk host table toppers Shamrock Rovers in round 20 of the Irish Premier Division. A win for Dundalk will see them reduce the gap at the top to 5 points, while victory for Shamrock will make them runaway leaders with one hand on the title. We promote Betbonanza and Melbet betting sites in this review. You can also read more about the best betting sites in Africa from our expert reviews.
DUNDALK
In-form Dundalk are on a 7 game unbeaten run (W6 D1) which they will look to extend in this match. They have now won all their last 4 matches in a row, the last one being a 1-0 win over St Patrick’s Thistle to keep the gap from the top at 8 points.
The last time Dundalk lost was against Shamrock Rovers, a 1-0 win for the league leaders which saw Dundalk reduced to 10 men after one of their players was sent off. As they prepare for another tough encounter, Dundalk’s coach Stephen McDonnell will be hoping that players like Daniel Kelly, scorer in their last game, will rise to the occasion to deliver victory.
SHAMROCK ROVERS
League leaders Shamrock Rovers have 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss from their last 5 matches. Their 8-point lead at the top of the table shows that they have been very good throughout the season. They have won the most matches, scored more goals than any other team, and conceded the least goals in the process.
Shamrock Rovers already beat Dundalk 1-0 the last time they met so they have every reason to approach this game with positive expectations. Coach Stephen Bradley knows that avoiding defeat here will go a long way in helping his team consolidate their position at the top.
Possible Line-Ups
DUNDALK
- Shepperd
- Macari
- Boyle
- Connolly
- Leahy
- Adams
- Sloggett
- Bradley
- Benson
- Kelly
- Hoban
- COACH: Stephen McDonnell
- MISSING PLAYERS: None
SHAMROCK ROVERS
- Mannus
- Hoare
- Lopes
- Kavanagh
- Lyons
- Mandroiu
- Towell
- Finn
- Burke
- Gaffney
- Watts
- COACH: Stephen Bradley
- MISSING PLAYERS: None
OUR BETTING TIPS FOR DUNDALK VS SHAMROCK ROVERS
Dundalk’s excellent form in recent games has seen them win 6 and draw 1 of their last 7 matches. They have also won all their last 6 matches at home. Shamrock is a formidable opponent capable of getting the win themselves but we feel the home team will be more favored. Hence, we go for Double Chance Home or Draw.
TIP1: Double Chance Dundalk or Draw @ 1.84
Dundalk’s last 2 games each produced only 1 goal. Shamrock’s recent games have also seen few goals, with 4 of their last 5 games scoring under 2.5 goals. This match is going to be tightly fought and we expect it to also produce few goals, hence we go for under 2.5 goals. Read more about our betting strategies to boost your winnings.
TIP 2: Under 2.5 Goals @ 1.73
