- Home form: Bohemian FC Dublin have won one of their last five home games (Won 1, Drawn 2, Lost 2).
- Away form: St Patrick's Athletic have not won either of their last two away games (Won 1, Drawn 3, Lost 1).
- Away defence: St Patrick's Athletic have conceded just 1.00 goals per match on the road across their last five away games in all competitions.
Tactically interesting Dublin Derby in store
Formation and midfield focus
Bohs boss Alan Reynolds has fashioned a very pragmatic, midfield-based team since taking over at the start of March 2024. He has been able to mix up his formation between one or two strikers, depending on the opponent and has placed a lot of focus on the creativity of his midfielders to try and solve the goal-scoring issues the team faced last term.
Recent form
Reynolds' side have won two and lost three of their last five, including back-to-back defeats, while St Pat's have won their last two and are undefeated in their last two.
Saints have the edge at Dalymount Park
Odds and recommendation
Bohemian FC Dublin are the underdogs here at 2.43, with St Pat's listed as slight favorites at 2.87 and the Draw at 3.2. We feel St Patricks should have the upper-hand in this game based on their recent form and Bohs' poor record at home.
But the home advantage might just see Bohs keep it close to the visiting team, so a slight stake on the Under 2.5 goals market is advised.
Tactics and key players
Stephen Kenny's team are a possession team, they look to press high up the field and get into good positions to transition quickly.
This matchup of Bohs' adaptability and midfield creativity against St Pats' strict pressing and possession game should make for an interesting tactical battle, particularly in the center of the park. We expect a tight game and with St Pats having the better of it at the moment, we feel Kenny's men have the greater chance of winning this fixture.
- Colm Whelan is Dublin's top scorer in the Premier Division 2026 with seven goals from 22 appearances and leads the line for Bohs, however, Harry Vaughan has been their creative spark, registering three assists and scoring among the team's 10 goals in the last five matches.
- The experience of playmaker Chris Forrester is a huge asset to this team, as he controls the tempo and can pick out the younger, more dynamic players around him.
