- Bohemian FC Dublin are in poor form (W2, L3) and winless in their last two home games.
- St Patrick's Athletic have hit a bit of form (W2, D1, L2) and are on a two-game winning streak coming into this clash.
- Bohemian FC Dublin have struggled at home in recent weeks, conceding an average of 1.60 goals per-game over their last five at Dalymount Park (W1, D2, L2).
Bohemian’s fast-paced philosophy against St Pat’s structured 3-5-2
In a Dublin derby with extra spice added to the Aviva season opener, two clubs with very different tactical philosophies go head-to-head at Dalymount Park, Ireland. Bohemian FC Dublin have been playing a fast-paced style of football under Alan Reynolds since his appointment in March 2024, using their high-press to force turnovers and transitioning at pace to score goals.
St Patrick's Athletic have been a lot more structured under Stephen Kenny, who has implemented a 3-5-2 that can be both patient and creative. The Saints have used their wing-backs and overloaded midfielders to create width and numbers in the opposition half to create chances.
Harry Vaughan has been a creative spark for the hosts this season, providing three direct assists in their ten goals across the last five games. Colm Whelan has scored seven goals in 22 Premier Division 2026 games to make him Bohs' top marksman. For St Pat's, Leavy and Edmondson are the wing-backs providing width and getting into the box.
Tight encounter expected between the Saints and the Hoops
This game could go either way in our opinion, with Bohs a slight 143/100 favourite against St. Pats' 187/100. We're going for a draw at 11/5 as the main selection for this game, as both sides have shown vulnerability at the back in recent fixtures.
St. Pats have edged Bohs in form across all competitions over the last ten games (W5, D3, L2) and travel into this one on a pair of wins, including a 2-0 success over Sligo Rovers at home last time out. However, Bohs have won just one of their last five home games, whilst St. Pats have conceded just 1.00 goals per-game away from home across their last five (W1, D3, L1), so both teams to score looks a value punt.
