Lump on Bohs at 11/8

Cork City v Derry City

Peter Hutton takes the wheel for the third time this season with the Candystripes in this midtable 'clash'. Expect the Shed to be on its best behaviour, with lots of sporting applause and gentle encouragement for the protagonists. This would have been seen as a top of the table clash, preseason, but in reality these sides have shown hitherto hidden frailties. The Rebels have conceded just once at the Cross this season and are unbeaten before their adoring, if a little insensitive, fans. There's nothing of interest among the prices here.

Previous meetings:
Derry City 1-4 Cork City Eircom League Premier Division 2007 9 Apr 07 View Details
Derry City 1-0 Cork City Eircom League Premier Division 2006 17 Nov 06 View Details
Cork City 1-1 Derry City Eircom League Premier Division 2006 18 Aug 06 View Details
Derry City 2-0 Cork City Eircom League Premier Division 2006 20 May 06 View Details

Stan James Prices
Cork 11/10
Draw 9/4
Derry 2/1

Drogheda United v Longford Town

Following four games without a win the Drogs rediscovered their touch somewhat against Sligo Rovers in midweek. The talents of Tony Grant, Glen Fitzpatrick and Eamon Zayed do not compensate for the absence of Declan O'Brien; his goal threat is sorely missed by Paul Doolin , who is said to be lining up a move for a new striker. Defensively, the Setanta Cup holders should have enough about them to contain a Longford side which has failed to win on its last six outings; and haven't managed a goal against Drogheda in any of their last four meetings. Alan Matthews' side lost to their nearest rivals for the bottom spot twice in the last week and will not relish this trip. Include the Drogs in fun multiples but not really a singles proposition.

Previous meetings:
Longford Town 0-1 Drogheda Utd Eircom League Premier Division 2007 6 Apr 07 View Details Drogheda Utd 2-0 Longford Town Eircom League Premier Division 2006 27 Oct 06 View Details Longford Town 0-0 Drogheda Utd Eircom League Premier Division 2006 30 Jul 06 View Details Drogheda Utd 1-0 Longford Town Eircom League Premier Division 2006 28 Apr 06 View Details

Stan James Prices
Drogheda 2/7
Draw 7/2
Longford 15/2

St. Patrick's Athletic v Galway United

Pats expect to be without Joe Ndo and Stephen Paisley for the visit of Paul Osam's pet club -'I think they're in a false position, but the league table doesn't lie.' Stephen Brennan is also unlikely to feature following his knees-up with Joxer Kelly last Monday night. The injury free Westerners have collected eight of their eleven points on the road, and will be expected to lose but play well as they slip closer to the First Division. A warning to the Saints though, United have taken a point off both Bohemians and Cork City on their travels. A modest bet on the draw at anything over 3/1 is advised.

Previous meetings:
Galway Utd 0-1 St Patricks Athletic Eircom League Premier Division 2007 6 Apr 07 View Details

Stan James Prices
St Pats 2/5
Draw 11/4
Galway 13/2


Waterford United v UCD

The Blues are enjoying their best form of the season, currently five games unbeaten. UCD suffered their first defeat in nine when they slipped up against Bray Wanderers midweek. If Pete Mahon is serious about that Setanta Cup spot his players will need to refocus if they are to take anything from the RSC. Brian Shorthall is back in harness for the Students, but Ronan Finn and Tony McDonnell remain absent. Vinny Sullivan has hit a hot goalscoring streak for the home side who can draw level with their opponents should they win. Coral are best priced UCD at 17/10, not quite big enough but getting there.

Previous meetings:
UCD 3-0 Waterford United Eircom League Premier Division 2007 6 Apr 07 View Details
Waterford United 0-0 UCD Eircom League Premier Division 2006 15 Sep 06 View Details
UCD 2-1 Waterford United Eircom League Premier Division 2006 26 Jun 06 View Details
Waterford United 0-1 UCD Eircom League Premier Division 2006 24 Mar 06 View Details

Stan James Prices
Waterford 13/8
Draw 3/1
UCD 6/4

Shamrock Rovers v Bray Wanderers

Following six without a win, Bray have won two on the bounce and will be a confident outfit when they arrive at the Swaying Pylon. Top scorers Clive Delaney and Andrei Georgescu are among the Seagulls injury concerns; Stephen Fox and Colm Tresson complete that particular list.Rovers continue to be without Paul Shiels and Eric McGill; although this didn't seem to trouble them when seeing off Drogheda and Cork in their last two games. Ger O'Brien is a doubt; but its complacency that will be concerning Pat Scully. If the Hoops boss can eradicate any signs of same the Rovers should prevail. If Bray take to the field without their doubtful quartet then Rovers are a betting price at 4/6.

Previous meetings:
Bray Wanderers 0-2 Shamrock Rovers Eircom League Premier Division 2007 6 Apr 07 View Details

Stan James Prices
Rovers 4/6
Draw 12/5
Bray 7/2


Sligo Rovers v Bohemians

Rovers have had a tough sequence of fixtures recently, and have performed well - the Bray debacle excepted - without picking up points. Of course this game has an added bite given Sean Connor's hasty abdication from the Showgies last season. The facts say that Paul Cook's charges have lost their last three games; SC's squad are surfing high following their assertive victory over the league leaders last time out. No one has lost fewer games than Bohs thus far; their defensive qualities have been well documented. Chris Turner's absence will be keenly felt by the home side, he has been the subject of some serious ogling by the big clubs of late. 11/8 Bohs with Sporting Odds is much too big a price and must be taken.

Previous meetings:
Bohemians 1-0 Sligo Rovers Eircom League Premier Division 2007 6 Apr 07 View Details
Sligo Rovers 1-0 Bohemians Eircom League Premier Division 2006 9 Sep 06 View Details
Bohemians 0-2 Sligo Rovers Eircom League Premier Division 2006 23 Jun 06 View Details
Sligo Rovers 1-0 Bohemians Eircom League Premier Division 2006 18 Mar 06 View Details

Stan James Prices
Sligo 9/4
Draw 2/1
Bohs 11/10