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Bohemians vs Shamrock Rovers Prediction & Preview

Preview

This Friday, the Republic of Ireland Premier Division sees a captivating clash as Bohemians host Shamrock Rovers at Dalymount Park. As we step into the 13th round, the stakes are high with Shamrock sitting 2nd with 23 points and Bohemians not far behind in 4th place with 19 points.

Recent forms of both teams hint at a fiercely competitive match. Bohemians have secured three wins in their last five matches but faced a setback in their recent outing, succumbing to a 2-0 defeat against Dundalk away from home. Conversely, Shamrock Rovers displayed formidable strength in their latest match, cruising past Drogheda United with an impressive 4-0 victory at home.

A glance at the head-to-head record shows Shamrock Rovers' dominance over Bohemians with four wins out of their last five meetings, including a decisive 3-1 victory when they last met on March this year.

Goalscoring records also paint an intriguing picture; while Bohemians average just below one goal per game when playing at home (0.8), they'll be up against Rovers’ tight defense that concedes only about two-thirds of a goal per game on average while away (0.67). Meanwhile, Shamrock's offense has been more prolific overall this season averaging close to two goals per game (1.8).

Bet

Looking closely at team performance and statistical data presented above alongside betting odds can guide us towards making an informed bet choice for this fixture.

Given that both teams have shown consistent scoring abilities but vary significantly in defensive strengths — particularly noting how well Shamrock Rovers defends away — combined with historical matchup outcomes favoring them significantly; Away Win for Shamrock Rovers is recommended as it offers considerable value given its odds set at 1.75, suggesting higher confidence among bookmakers for another successful outcome for them against Bohemians.