- Bohemian FC Dublin are 3rd in the Premier Division 2026 table with 34 points after 21 games.
- Dundalk FC sit 4th with 32 points after 20 league games.
An exciting game between two in-form teams
Bohemians boss Alan Reynolds has constructed a solid and organised Bohemian FC Dublin team that are playing some of their best football in years. His side like to be compact, control the midfield and create incisive runs from deep, making them difficult to break down.
Bohemians come into this match in decent form, with 3 wins and 2 defeats from their last 5 games. Their most recent game was a 3-1 victory away to Sligo Rovers, but the result before that was a 4-1 defeat away to Derry City. Their home form is a little more mixed, with 1 win and 1 loss from their last 2 at Dalymount Park.
Dundalk FC are in even better form however, with 3 wins, 1 draw and just 1 loss from their last 5 matches. Their 2-game winning streak has seen them beat Derry City 2-1 at home and Galway United FC 1-0 away. Ciaran Kilduff has certainly made his mark as Dundalk boss since taking the helm in November, and has implemented a flexible 4-2-3-1/4-4-2 system with plenty of vertical play, width and movement to break opposition lines.
A strong, yet direct approach
Bohemian FC Dublin have won 3, drawn 5 and lost 2 of their home games in the Premier Division 2026 season, scoring 1.30 goals per match on average. Dundalk FC have won 2, drawn 6 and lost 2 of their away league games, scoring 1.40 and conceding 1.80 goals per away game.
This should be a exciting match, as this is a feisty local rivalry and both teams are performing well, with a point to prove in the league. Bohemian FC Dublin are a more possession-oriented side who build up with a structure, whereas Dundalk FC are more direct and transition-focused. The contrast should lead to some good attacking play, and it is difficult to predict who will have the momentum for longer periods of this match.
Go for goals on Friday
Colm Whelan has been a consistent attacking threat for Bohemians in the Premier Division 2026, scoring 7 goals in 21 league appearances. Tyreke Wilson has chipped in with 2 of Dundalk FC's last 6 goals, and is a good option for a goal, while Daryl Horgan has scored 6 in 19 league outings this term. We're going for a home win for Bohemian FC Dublin at 83/100, a both teams to score selection at 3/5, and over 2.5 goals at 17/25.
