St Patrick's are thought of as probable winners of this home game versus Dundalk, if the league positions are anything to judge by. Or are we in for a surprise?
- St Patrick's have the most scored goals in the second half (32) in Premier Division
- Dundalk have the most dropped points from leading position (19) in Premier Division
It's no vacation for neither Patrick's nor Dundalk 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.
It should be mentioned that Dundalk play their home matches on artifical turf, so they have to adjust for this one as it's played on grass. Does it matter? Recent statistics for Dundalk on grass are 19 victories, 10 draws and 17 defeats from 46 games. In these matches they have a goal statistics scored/conceded: 80-63. You can compare this with overall results below.
Dundalk are still fighting for top positions and their benefits.
St Patrick's form and stats
St Patrick's have performed here at Richmond Park this season with 11 wins from 14 Premier Division matches. Some points have been lost, as they have drawn 0 games and lost 3.
St Patrick's's last game was hosting Dundalk (placed 7th) and winning 3-1.
Heartbreak before that as Patrick's lost 0-1 at Derry City's place.This is expected to be a close game, with St Patrick's perhaps considered small favourites due to their home advantage. Looking back at earlier matches similar to this one (expected to be close with St Patrick's as a small favourite), we find seven games. St Patrick's has won two of these, drawn three and lost two.
There will be little rest for St Patrick's after this match as they are travelling to Longford Town for a Premier Division game in only four days.
A decent goal production from Patrick's in their home games so far, with 25 goals from 14 league matches. From these home matches, St Patrick's have conceded only 11 goals.
Dundalk form and stats
Dundalk have only collected 16 points from their away games in the Premier Division, after 3-7-6 (16 played). Dundalk has drawn their two previous away games.
Dundalk are travelling again after losing away to St Patrick's in their previous match (1-3).
Preceding that game, the 1-1 draw paying a visit to Bohemians.So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Dundalk playing away and similar expectations, we found two relevant matches. Results were one Dundalk win, zero draws and one defeat.
After this away game Dundalk return home for a Premier Division game against Waterford United. That game is only four sleeps after this.
Dundalk find the net regularly in their away games. 19 goals from 16 away fixtures in the league. Dundalk have conceded 23 goals in these away matches.
Head 2 Head
The most recent past result between these teams is the Dundalk - St Patrick's 1-4 played earlier this season. Head-to-head data (for the former ten meetings): Patrick's won three games, three matches ended with a tie and Dundalk got four wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: three / sevenTop Goalscorers
  P. Hoban 11 goals |   C. Forrester 8 goals | M. Smith 8 goals |
St Patrick's missing players
Dundalk missing players
| St Patrick's | Dundalk | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 30 | 14 | 5 | Played | P | 4 | 16 | 31 |
| 16 | 11 | 5 | Won | W | 0 | 3 | 10 |
| 5 | 0 | 0 | Drew | D | 1 | 7 | 9 |
| 9 | 3 | 0 | Lost | L | 3 | 6 | 12 |
| 47 | 25 | 13 | Scored | S | 4 | 19 | 39 |
| 34 | 11 | 4 | Conceded | C | 8 | 23 | 43 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 80% | 79% | 80% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 81% | 77% |
| 47% | 50% | 80% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 75% | 44% | 52% |
| 30% | 14% | 40% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 25% | 25% | 23% |
| 13% | 14% | 40% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 6% | 10% |
| 57% | 43% | 60% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 69% | 71% |
| 30% | 43% | 40% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 19% | 16% |
| 13% | 14% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 12% | 13% |
| 5.6 | 5.1 | 4.6 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 5.8 | 5 | 5.6 |
| 3.9 | 3.3 | 1.8 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 5.8 | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2 | 2.4 | 2.2 |
| 5 | 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 9 | 9.6 | 10.8 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 7.8 | 8.7 | 9.9 |
| 3.6 | 3.7 | 4.8 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| 44% | 48% | 54% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 33% | 33% | 32% |
- Dundalk have the most dropped points from leading position (19) in Premier Division
- Dundalk haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- St Patrick's have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- St Patrick's have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded at home.
- St Patrick's have the fewest conceded goals (11) at home in Premier Division
- St Patrick's have the most clean sheets (6) at home in Premier Division
- St Patrick's have the most scored goals in the second half (32) in Premier Division
- St Patrick's haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Shamrock Rovers | 31 | 20 | 6 | 5 | 49 | 23 | 16 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 27 | 12 | 15 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 22 | 11 | 26 | 66 |
| 2 | St Patrick's | 30 | 16 | 5 | 9 | 47 | 34 | 14 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 25 | 11 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 22 | 23 | 13 | 53 |
| 3 | Sligo Rovers | 30 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 34 | 27 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 20 | 12 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 15 | 7 | 46 |
| 4 | Derry City | 30 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 41 | 36 | 16 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 23 | 19 | 14 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 18 | 17 | 5 | 45 |
| 5 | Bohemians | 30 | 12 | 7 | 11 | 50 | 38 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 32 | 18 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 18 | 20 | 12 | 43 |
| 6 | Drogheda United | 30 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 42 | 36 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 21 | 16 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 21 | 20 | 6 | 40 |
| 7 | Dundalk | 31 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 39 | 43 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 19 | 23 | -4 | 39 |
| 8 | Finn Harps | 30 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 34 | 44 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 19 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 19 | 25 | -10 | 37 |
| 9 | Waterford United | 30 | 11 | 3 | 16 | 30 | 48 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 17 | 24 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 24 | -18 | 36 |
| 10 | Longford Town | 30 | 2 | 8 | 20 | 20 | 57 | 15 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 26 | 15 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 31 | -37 | 14 |