Shamrock Rovers FC vs Bohemian FC Prediction: Tallaght hosts the biggest game of the week

As the League of Ireland Premiership's 29th round approaches, an exciting encounter is set to unfold at Tallaght Stadium, featuring Shamrock Rovers FC and Bohemians FC. Shamrock Rovers recorded a narrow victory against Dundalk while Bohemian were held down to a draw. We are in for the biggest game of the week in the Ireland league which will produce lots of goals. Here are carefully curated tips for your consideration.

Shamrock Rovers (1st)

Form in all competitions: WDLWL

Shamrock Rovers recently regained their winning momentum with a hard-fought triumph against Dundalk in their latest league fixture. The match concluded with a narrow 1-0 victory for Shamrock, and they’ll enter their upcoming encounter against Bohemian with hopes of sustaining their positive form. In their last five league matches, Shamrock Rovers have secured two wins, two draws, and suffered one loss.

 The defending champions are still at the top of the league table with a 4-point lead over their closest rivals St Patrick’s. Their overall league statistics are 9 draws, 4 losses, and 14 wins from 28 games. Graham Burke is leading the team's efforts on goals.

Bohemian FC (4th)

Form in all competitions: DWDWW

Bohemians are currently riding a remarkable unbeaten streak in their last 8 league games, showcasing exceptional form and with Jonathan Afolabi on fire for the team on goals. Their recent league match against Derry City concluded in a 2-2 draw, and Bohemian FC will undoubtedly aim for a favorable result as they face the league leaders on Friday.

The team is displaying remarkable determination to maintain its position in the top half of the league. So far, out of the 28 games played in the league, they have secured 13 wins, suffered 7 losses, and achieved 8 draws. Notably, Jonathan Afolabi has been a standout performer, showcasing his consistency as a scorer by netting a goal in 8 of their last 9 games.

Head-To-Head Statistics

A careful look at the last 12 games between them saw Shamrock with 7 wins, Bohemians with 4 wins, and 2 draws.

Expert Betting Tips

This match presents a formidable challenge as it brings together the two most consistently performing teams in the league. Historical data indicates that their encounters are always tightly contested. While Shamrock Rovers showcase exceptional form, Bohemians are on an impressive seven-game unbeaten streak, with Jonathan Afolabi demonstrating lethal prowess in front of the goal for Bohemian. Our initial prediction leans towards a home win or draw, coupled with over 1.5 goals, yielding odds of 1.60.

Additionally, an intriguing option is to anticipate both teams finding the net, given their recent goal-scoring tendencies. Both Teams to Score (BTTS) stands as an appealing choice at odds of 1.80.

Furthermore, their past five matches have consistently seen over 8 corners, and considering the current form of both teams, a minimum of 9 corners is a reasonable expectation for this match.