Lurgan Blues to sink the Lough again

Armagh City v Limavady United

Keith Percy joined the Eagles ranks this week; while Limavady were giving Linfield an almighty scare. The home side have lost their last 4 league outings, albeit against top 5 sides. Realistically these two are challenging to finish top of the bottom. There hasn't been a drawn game at Holm Park this term ....maybe this is the first?

11/10 Armagh
9/4 Draw
2/1 Limavady


Ballymena United v Portadown

Ballymena's relentless pursuit to perfect unpredictability continues; but to be fair too the Braidmen they gave both Crusaders and Cliftonville a good game in recent clashes. Portadown are the most consistent side in the league- with the meanest defence - and only Linfield and Cliftonville have stopped them taking maximum points on their travels thus far. Ports to win again, I don't like the price enough to bet however.

10/3 Ballymena
9/4 Draw
8/11 Portadown


Coleraine v Newry City

Marty Quinn should have threatened to resign earlier in the season! Unbeaten in 9, with 7 consecutive wins is title winning form. But all runs must end somewhere, and how the Newry City faithful would love to see Gerry Flynn announce his stewardship with an unlikely victory by the Bann. City haven't collected three points in a game since their Boxing Day outing at Holm Park. Not punting here either.

4/6 Coleraine
12/5 Draw
7/2 Newry


Donegal Celtic v Glentoran

Add skin and banana to the line above. DC took a point from the Glenmen at the Oval earlier in the campaign. Paddy Kelly has brought in a couple of bodies on loan from Bohemians who may get a run today. Windy's men have harvested just 4 points from the last 18, only lowly Loughgall have done worse. They absolutely cannot afford to drop anything against the side which starts the game third from bottom and I don't expect them to.

9/2 Donegal Celtic
12/5 Draw
4/7 Glentoran


Dungannon Swifts v Linfield

The Swifts recent form came unstuck against Crusaders last time out. They've disappointed before their own supporters against the top sides this season. Linfield are in pole position now, without showing anything remotely like last season's form, and it's an ominous sight for anyone with title aspirations. The league needs a favour from Harry Fay's side but I don't see it happening - Linfield for the win.

7/2 Dungannon
12/5 Draw
4/6 Linfield


Larne v Crusaders

Paul Curran has lit the fuse up Inver way. Three wins on the bounce from a side which had previously managed only a win and a draw all season is a massive turnaround. Stephen Baxter has steadied what had become a leaky vessel of late, and it will need a step up from the home side if they are to take anything from the Hatchetmen - best watched.

3/1 Larne
9/4 Draw
4/5 Crusaders


Lisburn Distillery v Cliftonville

An intriguing pairing down Ballyskeagh way. Fresh from their closely fought Antrim Shield Final clash, the Whites will be gunning for revenge and three points as they seek to haul themselves back into the battle for a potential Setanta Cup spot. Eddie Patterson clearly has not convinced his charges that they have no chance of winning the league; they seem determined to embarrass their boss.

6/4 Lisburn
11/5 Draw
6/4 Cliftonville


Loughgall v Glenavon

Last week's roasting at Larne should force Glenavon to treat the Villagers with maximum respect. The home side may suffer the ignominy here of becoming the first side to concede 50 goals in this season's race; and they've yet to win a single game. You've got to back Glenavon at odds against really...at least we know they are capable of winning!

15/8 Loughgall
11/5 Draw
6/5 Glenavon