A key match in Premier Division as both teams are battling for the top positions. With the home team in 1st position and the visitors placed 2nd, this promises to be an exciting meeting. Read on to find out more!
It’s busy days for these teams as both were in action only a few days ago. There’s no rest for the wicked, or in this case; no rest for Shamrock Rovers and Bohemians.
This is a local derby, usually meaning added tension and importance.
Shamrock Rovers form and stats
Shamrock Rovers, who have the most scored goals (21) in Premier Division, have been outstanding at home so far with 5 wins, 1 draw and only 0 losses. Shamrock Rovers has a nice streak going on as they have played ten consecutive games without losing (regardless of home/away). They are keen to extend their tally, a streak that began after the Bohemians defeat. Ever since the Dundalk game Shamrock Rovers has been unbeatable here at Tallaght Stadium producing four straight wins.Shamrock Rovers are returning here after visiting Derry City in a Premier Division game and winning with a 1-0 scoreline. Ahead of that match, Shamrock Rovers won a home game hosting Waterford United (2-1).
Shamrock Rovers are traveling soon after this match as the Premier Division match at Dundalk awaits in three days.
With an average of more than two goals per home game (13 in 6 games), Shamrock Rovers's attacking play is working. Defensively Shamrock Rovers have been outstanding, conceding less than half a goal on average per home game (2 in 6 games). For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Bohemians form and stats
The story so far for the visiting team, who have the fewest conceded goals (4) in Premier Division, on their travels is 3 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats.Bohemians won their last game, 3-0 versus UCD played at home. It was a defeat before that one as the away game against Dundalk wasn't a success with a 0-1 loss.
A new game in only three days for Bohemians, the Premier Division home match versus Waterford United. Busy days.
The visitors have scored 5 goals from 6 away games, an average of less than one per game. Bohemians are tighter than a frog's bottom, as only 3 away goals have been conceded so far.
Head 2 Head
The two sides played each other earlier this season: Bohemians - Shamrock Rovers 1-0. Head-to-head totals (for the last ten meetings): Shamrock Rovers won 3 games, 1 match ended with a draw and Bohemians has 6 wins.Shamrock Rovers missing players
Bohemians missing players
| Shamrock Rovers | Bohemians | |||
| Total | Home | Statistic | Away | Total |
| 12 | 6 | Played | 6 | 11 |
| 21 | 13 | Scored | 5 | 12 |
| 5 | 2 | Conceded | 3 | 4 |
| 92% | 83% | Over 0.5 | 83% | 91% |
| 58% | 83% | Over 1.5 | 50% | 45% |
| 50% | 67% | Over 2.5 | 0% | 9% |
| 17% | 17% | Over 3.5 | 0% | 0% |
| 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | 0% | 0% |
| 33% | 33% | Both teams to score | 0% | 9% |
| 58% | 67% | Clean Sheet | 67% | 73% |
| 17% | 17% | Failed To Score | 50% | 27% |
| 6.3 | 5.7 | Corners For (avg) | 5.5 | 5.1 |
| 2.5 | 2.3 | Corners Against (avg) | 4.7 | 4.6 |
| 1.3 | 1.3 | Yellow Cards (avg) | 1.3 | 1.5 |
| 1 | 0 | Red Cards (total) | 1 | 1 |
- Shamrock Rovers is involved in more matches over 2.5 home, than away.
| 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 | 12 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 16 | 31 |
| 2 | Bohemians | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 23 |
| 3 | Dundalk | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 21 |
| 4 | Derry City | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 20 |
| 5 | St Patrick's | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 15 |
| 6 | Waterford United | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 15 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 13 | 0 | 14 |
| 7 | Cork City | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 16 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 10 | -5 | 11 |
| 8 | Sligo Rovers | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 9 | -7 | 11 |
| 9 | UCD | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 19 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 12 | -7 | 10 |
| 10 | Finn Harps | 12 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 7 | 26 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 14 | -19 | 2 |
