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Drogheda United
League of Ireland Premier | Gameweek 24
Jul 15, 2022 at 7.45pm UK
United Park
Bohemain FC

Drogheda
0 - 1
Bohemians


Weir (34'), Brennan (90+3'), Brennan (90+3')
FT(HT: 0-0)
Burt (76')

Preview: Drogheda United vs. Bohemians - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Friday's League of Ireland Premier clash between Drogheda United and Bohemians, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

Two teams in the bottom half of the League of Ireland Premier Division table will meet on Friday when Drogheda United host Bohemians at United Park.

Despite the fact they have both been in mixed form throughout the campaign, they each head into this one with a victory in their most recent league encounter, which will be providing plenty of momentum for them.


Match preview

Drogheda United currently find themselves just above the relegation zone right now, but due to their recent performances, they have been able to extend that gap.

There is now 13 points between them and Finn Harps, which has provided a little bit of breathing room for the Drogs, which is something that they will be hoping to continue.

Despite being further down the table, Kevin Doherty's men have only lost once in their previous seven matches, and they rebounded from that defeat immediately with their most recent performance.

Drogheda United defeated Dundalk 1-0 in their previous match, which was an impressive effort against the team in second place right now as Dean Williams scored in the first minute to secure the result.

At home the Drogs have only lost three times, showcasing a lot more consistency in front of their own fans, which is something that should help their confidence for this one.

Williams got on the scoresheet the last time these two teams met earlier on this season, but it was a game that saw them share the points with a 1-1 draw as Jordan Flores scored for Bohemians.

The visitors might be higher in the league table than Drogheda, but their recent form as has not been quite as consistent which has allowed the hosts to close the gap in the table.

A defeat on Friday would lead to just a single point separating them, but Bohemians should take some confidence from the fact they picked up three points in their most recent league encounter.

Despite falling behind against University College Dublin, they were able to respond well with goals from Flores, Liam Burt, and Dawson Devey to secure a 3-1 win.

After a lengthy break the squad were kept on their toes with a friendly against Union Berlin, and even though they lost that game 2-1, it will have ensured the team stayed fit.

Drogheda United League of Ireland Premier form:
  • W
  • D
  • D
  • D
  • L
  • W

Bohemians League of Ireland Premier form:
  • L
  • D
  • W
  • L
  • L
  • W

Bohemians form (all competitions):
  • D
  • W
  • L
  • L
  • W
  • L


Team News

Williams found the back of the net once again in Drogheda United's most recent encounter, which was his sixth of the season, and he will lead the line because of that.

Gary Deegan is another name that can be expected for the hosts as the experienced footballer should find himself in the heart of the midfield.

The Drogs switched things up to a back four in the victory against Dundalk, and after keeping a clean sheet that is something that could end up being replicated once again.

Flores has proven to be the danger man for Bohemians as of late in the attacking midfield role, adding goals to his game this season which should keep him in the team.

After their recent friendly against Union Berlin there will be no shortage of match fitness or sharpness for the visitors, and that could potentially give them a slight edge at points.

Drogheda United possible starting lineup:
McCabe; Heeney, Quinn, Cowan, Weir; Rooney, Deegan, Clarke; Foley, Markey; Williams

Bohemians possible starting lineup:
Ryan; Wilson, Kelly, Kerr, Doherty; Levingston, Devoy; Flores, Burt, Coote; Omochere


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We say: Drogheda United 2-0 Bohemians

Drogheda United might be lower in the table, and technically head into the game as the underdogs, but they should have enough quality and momentum behind them to win this one.

Bohemians have been hit and miss recently, and that is something that could cause them issues in this particular contest against a team in good form overall.


For data analysis of the most likely results, scorelines and more for this match please click here.


Top tip

Our expert tipster partners at Sporita.com are predicting under 3.5 goals in this match. Click here to find out what else they are predicting for this game and for more of their tried-and-tested football tips.Under 3.5:data


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Draw
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Bohemians
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