It's advantage Bohemians so far with their 2nd position in the Premier Division table, welcoming Waterford United who are placed 6th.
It's no vacation for neither Bohemians nor Waterford United as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.
Bohemians form and stats
The story so far for Bohemians, who have the fewest conceded goals (4) in Premier Division, at their home stadium (Dalymount Park) is 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 defeats. Nine out of nine points from the last three home games for Bohemians, and the home supporters are ready to scream their lungs out to keep the winning streak alive.A good away victory last time out for Bohemians, who won 1-0 against Shamrock Rovers. Previous to that game, a home match hosting UCD in a game that was won 3-0.
There will be little rest for Bohemians after this match as they are travelling to Derry City for a Premier Division game in only three days.
Bohemians are certainly not overdoing their scoring at home, having created 7 goals in 5 matches. As for guarding their own goal, Bohemians have only let in 1 goal at home.
Waterford United form and stats
Waterford United have only collected 4 points from their away games after 1-1-4 (6 played).There were no winners in Waterford United's previous match, a Premier Division home game that ended 2-2 vs Derry City. That result followed a home victory 2-0 versus Cork City.
The visitors are returning home after this fixture, hosting Dundalk in just three days.
Waterford United are scoring more than one goal per away game on average, having accumulated 6 away goals from 6 games. The Waterford United manager A. Reynolds has some worries about the defense as 13 goals have been conceded in these travels.
Head 2 Head
The most recent history between these sides is the Waterford United - Bohemians 0-0 played earlier this season. Head-2-head stats last ten meetings: 4 - 3 - 3 (Bohemians wins - draws - Waterford United wins).Bohemians missing players
Waterford United missing players
| Bohemians | Waterford United | |||
| Total | Home | Statistic | Away | Total |
| 12 | 5 | Played | 6 | 12 |
| 13 | 7 | Scored | 6 | 17 |
| 4 | 1 | Conceded | 13 | 17 |
| 92% | 100% | Over 0.5 | 83% | 83% |
| 42% | 40% | Over 1.5 | 83% | 83% |
| 8% | 20% | Over 2.5 | 67% | 58% |
| 0% | 0% | Over 3.5 | 50% | 42% |
| 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | 33% | 17% |
| 8% | 20% | Both teams to score | 50% | 42% |
| 75% | 80% | Clean Sheet | 33% | 50% |
| 25% | 0% | Failed To Score | 33% | 25% |
| 4.9 | 4.6 | Corners For (avg) | 4.2 | 4.8 |
| 4.5 | 4.6 | Corners Against (avg) | 5.3 | 5.7 |
| 1.4 | 1.6 | Yellow Cards (avg) | 1.3 | 1.5 |
| 1 | 0 | Red Cards (total) | 0 | 0 |
- Bohemians hasn't played a single 0-0 game at home.
- Waterford United is involved in more matches over 2.5 away, than home.
- Bohemians is involved in more matches over 2.5 home, than away.
- Bohemians has scored in all of their 5 home matches.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | D | P |
| 1 | Shamrock Rovers | 13 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 21 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 15 | 31 |
| 2 | Bohemians | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 26 |
| 3 | Dundalk | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 19 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 24 |
| 4 | Derry City | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 21 |
| 5 | St Patrick's | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 18 |
| 6 | Waterford United | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 17 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 13 | 0 | 15 |
| 7 | Cork City | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 16 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 10 | -5 | 12 |
| 8 | Sligo Rovers | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 9 | -7 | 12 |
| 9 | UCD | 12 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 13 | 22 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 12 | -9 | 10 |
| 10 | Finn Harps | 13 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 7 | 28 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 14 | -21 | 2 |
