Galway to win the 'must-win'

Bray Wanderers v U.C.D

The Seagulls return to action after a week and a half to take on Pete Mahon's confident crew. The Students put a run of ten unbeaten competitive outings on the line at the Carlisle Grounds, and are expected to take the win. Anything over 6/4 is worth taking.

Previous meetings:
UCD 2-0 Bray Wanderers Eircom League Premier Division 2007 12 Apr 07 View Details
UCD 4-0 Bray Wanderers Eircom League Premier Division 2006 6 Oct 06 View Details
Bray Wanderers 1-1 UCD Eircom League Premier Division 2006 9 Jul 06 View Details
UCD 4-1 Bray Wanderers Eircom League Premier Division 2006 8 Apr 06 View Details

Stan James Prices
7/4 Bray
2/1 Draw
11/8 UCD

Derry City v Waterford United

The Blues are impressive of late; four games unbeaten is the stuff of fantasy for the non-travelling faithful. Derry City continue to confuse and confound, although they too are on a respectable unbeaten run. The Candystripes impressed nobody when these two met at the RSC earlier in the season, and Gareth Cronin's side will feel they have nothing to fear at the Brandywell; who would have thought that a year ago? I expect Derry to take the win, but they won't be backed by me at a best price 1/2.

Previous meetings:
Waterford United 0-1 Derry City Eircom League Premier Division 2007 13 Apr 07 View Details Waterford United 0-1 Derry City Eircom League Premier Division 2006 13 Nov 06 View Details
Derry City 4-0 Waterford United Eircom League Premier Division 2006 30 Jul 06 View Details Waterford United 1-2 Derry City Eircom League Premier Division 2006 28 Apr 06 View Details

Stan James Prices
1/2 Derry
12/5 Draw
11/2 Waterford



Longford Town v Galway United

The Town have always been resilient, and they have shown that virtue in no small amounts since their near-fatal points deduction. The failure to reel Waterford United in on Friday night was crucial; this time they have this season's 'Team That's Too Good To Go Down' in their sights. Already this duo are in the high dependency unit of the Premier Division; it's a must win game for both sides. Bet Chronicle's 11/5 against Galway is on the big side and worth an investment.

Previous meetings:
Galway Utd 1-1 Longford Town Eircom League Premier Division 2007 13 Apr 07 View Details

Stan James Prices
11/8 Longford
2/1 Draw
7/4 Galway

Sligo Rovers v Drogheda United

Graham Gartland's dismissal on Friday night means another reshuffle of Paul Doolin's deck. Captain Cook's Sligo are in their infancy and remain something of an unknown quantity; doubtless they will miss the influence of Chris Turner. The Drogs would welcome a repeat of Rovers' defensive performance against Pats, as they continue to miss the input of Fabio. No goals in their last two outings, and they haven't won inside ninety minutes in their last six games; certainly not the form of champions. I'm going to pass on this one.

Previous meetings:
Drogheda Utd 3-0 Sligo Rovers Eircom League Premier Division 2007 13 Apr 07 View Details
Sligo Rovers 2-3 Drogheda Utd Eircom League Premier Division 2006 11 Nov 06 View Details
Drogheda Utd 2-2 Sligo Rovers Eircom League Premier Division 2006 13 Aug 06 View Details
Sligo Rovers 0-0 Drogheda Utd Eircom League Premier Division 2006 13 May 06 View Details

Stan James Prices
3/1 Sligo
9/4 Draw
4/5 Drogheda

Shamrock Rovers v Cork City

Pat Scully has been waxing lyrical on the rub of the green; his side finally got their handout on Friday night when Garto saw red. Another in a long line of hard-working shifts from the young Hoops was rewarded with a win against one of the heavy-hitters of the Premier Division. And there's another one lumbering into their crosshair, as Cork City come to town. Fifth hosts fourth in a battle of the back fours. Cork's has been unusually porous in recent outings; Rovers haven't conceded since the Saints put a brace past them at Richmond Park a month ago. Shop around and you'll find a little 7/1 against the scoreless draw.

Previous meetings:
Cork City 0-0 Shamrock Rovers Eircom League Premier Division 2007 13 Apr 07 View Details

Stan James prices
6/4 Shamrock Rovers
2/1 Draw
13/8 Cork