Competition: Irish Premier Division

Market: Bohemians win

Odds: 2/5 @ BetUS

Looking to widen their buffer in silver medal position, Bohemians will welcome Sligo Rovers to Dalymount Park on Friday night.

Starting with the hosts, while Bohemians might have spent the whole of last season scrapping it out at the foot of the Premier Division table, Alan Reynolds’ men have made a string of improvements this time around. Enjoying what has been a remarkable run of form, the Dublin-based outfit open Friday’s showdown sat in silver medal position and leading the chase to book a famous European ticket in 2025. Last seen putting in another stellar performance as they claimed a 2-0 victory against local rivals and runaway leaders Shamrock Rovers, the Bohs will certainly be seeking a repeat display here. With the mood around Dalymount Park at a red-hot high, the former Dundalk coach has seen his squad register nine points from their previous four Premier Division appearances. Likewise, Reynolds’ European chasers have won nine of their last 12 matchups across all formats – a purple patch that stems all the way back to April 11th.

As for the visitors, snatching a 2-1 victory at home against Galway last week, Sligo will be desperate to use that late flurry as a platform to build on. However, still sat the heart of a relegation scrap, the Rovers open Friday’s showdown sat nine points adrift of safety and already seeking what would be quite the miracle. Only registering four wins from their 21 Premier Division appearances this season and not registering consecutive victories on a single occasion, John Russell’s men have also shown some glaring issues on the road. Last seen away from the Showgrounds slumping to a 1-0 defeat against Drogheda, Sligo have lost four of their previous five away fixtures against top-flight opposition. Facing what will certainly be another heavyweight challenge here, Russell’s side should also be concerned by a nightmare record at Dalymount Park. Including a 4-2 loss in their most recent visit on April 4th, they have recorded just a sole win from any of their last eight attempts.

Bet: Bohemians 2/5 to beat Sligo Rovers in Friday’s Irish Premier Division battle @ BetUS