The home fans are expecting three points in this fixture, as the home advantage should be put to good use versus a struggling visitor. Cobh Ramblers are in the 6th position while the guesting Shamrock Rovers II worry at 8th.
Both teams should be fairly well rested for this game, as they have had some quiet days to prepare. Hopefully this will translate into lots of action on the pitch.
Cobh Ramblers form and stats
Cobh Ramblers have played 8 First Division games at their own stadium so far this season, resulting in 3-1-4 (wins-draws-losses). With Cobh Ramblers having lost three times in a row here, the pressure is increasing on the manager S. Ashton.
Cobh Ramblers are confident in defense, having played 180 minutes without conceding a goal in the league.
A good away victory last time out for Ramblers, who won 1-0 against Longford Town (placed 4th). In the preceding match a 4-0 victory visiting Wexford Youths.
The Ramblers fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 13 goals in 8 league matches. Cobh Ramblers are struggling defensively, conceding on average more than two goals per home game (16 from 8 played). It's worth mentioning that 10 of these goals has been conceded in their last 3 home matches.
Shamrock Rovers II form and stats
There's been little loot from Shamrock Rovers II's travels as they have only collected 6 points from 8 away games in the First Division. Shamrock Rovers II only have 2 wins to counter their 6 defeats and 0 draws.
Impressive finishing from B. Kavanagh and T. Oluwa (2) secured the home win 3-1 against Athlone Town in their previous game. Preceding that, the 0-2 home loss versus Bray Wanderers.
Shamrock Rovers II find the net regularly in their away games. 10 goals from 8 away fixtures in the league. It's worth mentioning that 5 of these goals has been scored in their last three away matches. In the opposite end, Shamrock have conceded 12 goals in their away games.
Head 2 Head
Cobh Ramblers and Shamrock Rovers II have met before this season: Shamrock Rovers II - Ramblers 0-1. Head-to-head totals (for the last five meetings): Ramblers won two games, one match ended with a draw and Shamrock Rovers II has two wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: three / twoCobh Ramblers missing players
Shamrock Rovers II missing players
| Cobh Ramblers | Shamrock Rovers II | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 17 | 8 | 3 | Played | P | 2 | 8 | 17 |
| 8 | 3 | 2 | Won | W | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 2 | 1 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 7 | 4 | 1 | Lost | L | 2 | 6 | 11 |
| 22 | 13 | 8 | Scored | S | 1 | 10 | 21 |
| 20 | 16 | 4 | Conceded | C | 4 | 12 | 28 |
| 94% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 59% | 100% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 75% | 82% |
| 47% | 75% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 50% | 47% |
| 29% | 50% | 67% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 38% | 35% |
| 12% | 25% | 33% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 12% | 12% |
| 29% | 50% | 67% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 38% | 47% |
| 47% | 25% | 33% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 25% | 18% |
| 29% | 25% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 50% | 38% | 35% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1.2 | 1.1 | 1 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2 | 1.9 | 1.2 |
| 2 | 2 | 1 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 68 | 33 | 16 | Total Shots | T S | 8 | 41 | 52 |
| 31 | 16 | 11 | Shots on Target | S O | 3 | 20 | 26 |
| 45% | 75% | 64% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 0% | 45% | 65% |
- All of Cobh Ramblers's home-matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- Cobh Ramblers has the fewest conceded goals in the first half (5) in First Division
- Cobh Ramblers have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Cobh Ramblers haven’t played a single 0-0 game at home.
- Shamrock Rovers II have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Shamrock Rovers II haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
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| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Drogheda United | 17 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 37 | 17 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 18 | 8 | 20 | 36 |
| 2 | Bray Wanderers | 17 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 29 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 10 | 16 | 35 |
| 3 | UCD | 17 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 42 | 27 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 21 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 21 | 15 | 15 | 29 |
| 4 | Longford Town | 17 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 25 | 21 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 15 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 29 |
| 5 | Galway United | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 24 | 17 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 18 | 7 | 7 | 26 |
| 6 | Cobh Ramblers | 17 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 22 | 20 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 16 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 26 |
| 7 | Cabinteely | 17 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 22 | 31 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 16 | -9 | 26 |
| 8 | Shamrock Rovers II | 17 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 21 | 28 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 12 | -7 | 14 |
| 9 | Athlone Town | 17 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 21 | 42 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 26 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 16 | -21 | 12 |
| 10 | Wexford Youths | 17 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 38 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 14 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 24 | -27 | 9 |