- Both teams have scored in three of Inchicore Athletic FC's last five in all competitions.
- Both Tolka Rovers AFC and Inchicore Athletic FC have played only one competitive head-to-head game - Tolka's 2-1 win in the 2018 Leinster Senior Cup.
- Inchicore Athletic FC's Craig Walsh has ten or more goal involvements in the 2026 Leinster Senior League season.
Top seven for Tolka Rovers
Tolka Rovers AFC have around 30 points from 21-23 matches, which has left them in the lower mid-table of the Leinster Senior League Senior Sunday. They have been struggling in the league recently, losing 1-0 to Malahide United and 1-0 to St Mochta's in their last two fixtures, but the 3-0 away win over Fairview Rangers in the FAI Cup in early September showed what they can do on their day.
Dean Paget is another crucial forward for Tolka and is usually on the scoresheet, although he has been well-supported by the likes of Jack O'Connor and their manager Declan Hevey this season. The latter has taken a pragmatic approach to game management, setting his team up in a compact and organised shape with a solid defensive line and a few set-piece specialists. They tend to have a go if they are ahead of the game and are a competitive cup team, as shown in their win over the higher-level Fairview.
Inchicore Athletic have been hit and miss
Inchicore Athletic have had a slightly better season than their hosts, occupying a top-half position with around 33-36 points from 23-24 games. They have had some impressive wins, such as their 3-1 victory over Finglas United, but some tight games, including a 3-0 defeat to St. Francis and a 4-3 thriller against Ballymun United.
David Hyland's side is young, hard-running and full of attacking intent, as he has said that his side are looking for consecutive promotions and not afraid to have a go. Striker Craig Walsh has been on fire all season, notching ten or more goals in the league. He has been supported by a few players, such as Scott Mahon and Derek Lawlor, but it's been Walsh who has been the driving force of his team's success.
Tolka and Inchicore to produce plenty of goalmouth action
Tolka Rovers are the slight favourites for this fixture at 13/10, although Inchicore are not far off at 131/100, and this should be a fairly evenly matched game between two teams with slightly different game styles. There is a chance that the visitors' loss to Lucan United in the Metropolitan Cup final could take something away from this fixture, but that is a risk worth taking.
Tolka Rovers are solid at the back but have struggled to keep clean sheets recently, while Inchicore are usually involved in goal-fests. The bet that stands out is over 2.5 goals at 31/100 and both teams to score at 8/25 as both of those have landed in the majority of Tolka's and Inchicore's recent games.
The draw or Inchicore could be a good option in the match result market, with a 2-1 away win looking the most probable outcome as the hosts need the win to pull clear of the lower mid-table and the visitors will be aiming for a top-half finish and a win would keep the momentum.