- Treaty United have won 1, drawn 1 and lost 3 of their last 5 matches.
- Finn Harps have won 1 and lost 4 of their last 5 contests.
- The Harps have conceded 39 goals on their travels in the First Division 2026, an average of 2.44 per game.
Tight tussle likely when styles clash
Treaty United are 9th in the First Division 2026 with 33 points from 32 matches, while Finn Harps are 10th with 25 from the same number of games.
The hosts are the slight favourites at 33/50, however, Finn Harps look overpriced at 339/100 with the draw coming in at 66/25.
The Shannonsiders are stuttering at home with 0 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat from their last 3, but The Harps have 1 win and 1 defeat from their previous 2 away games, so there are positives and negatives on both sides.
The head-to-head record between the sides is currently level at 2 wins each and 1 draw in the First Division 2026, so it's difficult to split them overall.
Treaty are more likely to edge this one with the recent matchup record of 1-0 in their favour when they won away from home last season, but it is anyone's game and The Shannonsiders are not the kind of side to run away with these.
Barrett’s men are patient and possession based
The styles of these sides should clash on Friday with Tommy Barrett's side more patient and preferring to keep the ball, while David Rogers' men are built to be on the front foot.
The styles of these two managers couldn't be more different with Barrett's 4-2-3-1 system based around his side's build-up play and control, while Rogers' 4-3-3 is based around creating chaos, causing turnovers and then exploiting that with vertical transitions and aggressive pressing.
This contrast could make for a cagey affair in spells, with Treaty United attempting to control the tempo and pace, and Harps looking to force mistakes and spring forward quickly.
However, this should suit the home side as they can keep the press at arm's length and have the ability to stay in the contest, which they need to do to get something from the game.
Spoils may be shared
Treaty United's home record in the First Division 2026 is 5 wins, 4 draws and 6 losses, so that puts them firmly in the mid-table position that they currently occupy and leaves them open to defeat against a team that should be catching them.
Barrett's charges are certainly capable of winning this fixture, as shown in the last matchup between the clubs, but it won't be without difficulty and Finn Harps can get something from the match.
Both Teams to Score - No at 107/100 looks a smart lean alongside Treaty's edge, while Under 2.5 at 103/100 is another number that is tempting.
Treaty's home games in the First Division 2026 average 1.13 goals scored and 1.13 conceded, so they don't generally blow teams away but are capable of staying in the game for long periods.
The most likely scenario is for a Treaty United result and Treaty United are the slight favorite as Rogers' side have had a recent wobble and could be coming into this one with a lack of confidence.
