St Patrick’s Athletic FC vs Shamrock Rovers FC Prediction: Battle for the top of the League

Friday's upcoming match at Richmond Park promises to be an enthralling contest as St Patrick’s Athletic and Shamrock Rovers FC prepare for an exciting clash which will obviously be the top of the League decider. Both teams are in fine form with victories in their last two league games respectively. Anticipating a very challenging encounter in this game, which will most likely produce goals from both teams. Here are meticulously crafted tips for your consideration.

Shamrock Rovers (1st)

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Shamrock Rovers' continued league dominance is evident, as they currently hold a significant 3-point lead over St Patrick's Athletic, their closest rival. Their recent league match against Drogheda showcased their impressive offensive prowess, resulting in a commanding 5-0 victory. With only two games remaining in the season, Shamrock Rovers are resolute in preserving their winning streak, fully aware that a defeat at this stage could have serious consequences.

The defending champions are still at the top of the league table with a 3-point lead over their closest rivals St Patrick Athletic. Their overall league statistics are 11 draws, 4 losses, and 17 wins from 33 games. Graham Burke is leading the team's efforts on goals.

St Patrick’s Athletic FC (2nd)

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St. Patrick's Athletic is currently in exceptional form in the league, having achieved four consecutive victories in their recent league fixtures. In their latest league encounter against Drogheda, St. Patrick's clinched a tight 1-0 win, with Kian Leavy scoring the solitary goal for their team. As they prepare to take on Shamrock Rovers this Friday, their resolve is unwavering as they aim to extend their winning streak and maintain their aspirations of securing a European qualification spot.

Under the guidance of Thomas Clancy's leadership, the team seems to be heading in the right direction. However, to secure the top position in the league, they must maintain this momentum and continue their impressive performances if they intend to secure a spot in Europe next season. Their overall league statistics stand at 19 wins, 5 draws, and 10 losses from the 34 games they have played. They are also in the FAI Cup finals where they’ll face Bohemian.

Head-To-Head Statistics

A critical look at the last 9 games between them produced 6 wins for Shamrock, a win for St Patrick’s, and 2 draws.

Expert Betting Tips

Both teams are currently in excellent form, with Shamrock Rovers boasting an unbeaten streak in their last seven games, while St. Patrick's has achieved three consecutive league victories. Shamrock Rovers is in impressive form, and St. Patrick's Athletic is also performing exceptionally well. This upcoming match will determine the leader of the Ireland Premier Division.

A favorable betting option is to consider a win or draw with over 1.5 goals for Shamrock at odds of 1.72. Shamrock has scored 11 goals in their last five league matches, averaging 2 goals per game. It's highly likely that we will see over 1.5 goals scored by Shamrock at odds of 2.07.

Given both teams' strong scoring records, there's a good chance we'll witness goals from both sides at odds of 1.72, and a total of over 2.5 goals seems promising considering the scoring abilities of both teams.