Bohemians v Shelbourne Prediction, Tips & Odds – LOI

We have a Bohemians v Shelbourne prediction for you plus a breakdown of the betting odds, team news and matchups ahead of Friday’s Dublin Derby.

Bohemians are not having the best of campaigns but come into this following a huge Dublin Derby victory over Shamrock Rovers 2-1 last Sunday.

Shelbourne lead the way at the top of the Premier Division and can take a huge step towards a title victory if they can win this game in hand.

How To Watch Bohemians v Shelbourne

When is Bohemians v Shelbourne?

Bohemians v Shelbourne will take place on Friday at 7.45 pm

Stream

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Where is Bohemians v Shelbourne Being Played?

As Bohemians are the home team for this fixture it will be played at Dalymount Park in Phibsborough, Co. Dublin.

Bohemians v Shelbourne Odds

Ahead of the game, the odds market is extremely tight with Bohemians marginal favourites at 8/5. Shelbourne are currently priced at 13/8 and the draw is seen as a 2/1 chance.

Handicap Betting

Bohemians: +1 @ 4/9

Shelbourne: -1 @ 5/1

Handicap Draw: +1 @ 16/5

Bohemians v Shelbourne Preview

Bohemians’s Form

Bohemians league form in 2024 has left a lot to be desired which resulted in Declan Devine being removed from his position early in the season with him replaced by Alan Reynolds. That form hasn’t improved much though they remain 8th in the league and not outside the relegation conversation despite defeating Shamrock Rovers last weekend.

One of the major reasons for their “poor” league performances this season can be attributed to the failure to replace Afloabi along with some generally poor transfer recruitment which on the surface looked chaotic. However, the recent window saw the returns of Ross Tierney and Dawson Devoy which could prove the difference between relegation and no trophies to safety and another Cup run in the final few weeks.

Bohemians have 6 points from their last 5 league games but can take a huge step towards Premier Division safety with a result in this game.

Bohemians’s Last Five Results

Bohemians 2-1 Shamrock Rovers | September 1st | Win

Shelbourne 1-1 Bohemians | August 23rd | Draw

Kerry 2-2 Bohemians (2-4 on Penalties) | August 18th | Draw

Bohemians 2-3 Waterford | August 9th | Loss

Drogheda 2-2 Bohemians | August 2nd | Draw

3 Draws, 1 Win and 1 Loss

Shelbourne’s Form

Ahead of the season, there was a wide range of predictions about how Shelbourne would fare under Damien Duff. However, few would have predicted that they’d lead the Premier Division with 8 games remaining in their season; they would lead by 3 points and look more likely than ever to win their first league title since 2006.

Shelbourne’s “success” so far this season has been building off the bedrock of a solid defensive foundation and the stoic art of grinding out results when things are not going well and that is a testament to the coaching talents of the enigmatic Damien Duff. Although they will need that to continue for the closing weeks and 6 points from their last 5 league games shows that they could be starting to stutter at just the wrong time.

They will take a huge step toward winning the league in this a win would be seismic, a draw would be acceptable while a defeat would blow open the title race.

Shelbourne’s Last Five Results

Dundalk 0-1 Shelbourne | August 30th | Win

Shelbourne 1-1 Bohemians | August 23rd | Draw

Shelbourne 1-1 Galway (5-3 on Penalties) | August 16th | Draw

Sligo Rovers 2-1 Shelbourne | August 10th | Win

Shelbourne 0-0 Derry City | August 5th | Draw

3 Draws, 1 Win and 1 Loss

Bohemians v Shelbourne Weather Forecast

The temperature is expected to be 19 degrees with no rain forecasted.

Bohemians v Shelbourne Predicted Lineups

Bohemians’s Predicted Starting XI (3-4-2-1)

GK: Chorazka

RCB: Smith, CB: Byrne, LCB: Kirk

RM: Kavanagh, CM: Tierney, CM: Devoy, LM: McDonnell

AM: Clarke, AM: Rooney

CF: Grant

Shelbourne Predicted Starting XI (4-4-2)

GK: Kearns

RB: Gannon, CB: Griffin, CB: Barrett, LB: Wilson

RM: Coote, CM: Lunney, CM: Coyle, LM: Wood

CF: Tulloch, CF: O’Brien

Bohemians v Shelbourne Head-To-Head Results & Stats

All-Time Head-To-Head Record (Since 2010)

Bohemians wins: 11

Shelbourne wins: 5

Draws: 8

Head-To-Head Last Five Results

Shelbourne 1-1 Bohemians | Premier Division | August 23rd, 2024

Shelbourne 1-2 Bohemians | Premier Division | April 12th, 2024

Bohemians 0-2 Shelbourne | Premier Division | March 8th, 2024

Bohemians 1-1 Shelbourne | Premier Division | September 25th, 2023

Bohemians 1-0 Shelbourne | FAI Cup | July 21st, 2023

Key Players To Watch

Dayle Rooney – Bohemians

Where would Bohemians be without Dayle Rooney (26)? The former Drogheda United man has been their standout performer for the club this season scoring 7 times and providing 12 assists from 28 games in all competitions. Set Pieces could prove key in this game and there are few better in the country at them than Dayle Rooney.

Aiden O’Brien – Shelbourne

The former Ireland International (30) returned to Ireland to play in the League of Ireland for the first time on the 12th of August signing a multi-year contract. He came into a mixed reaction with some predicting he would be a success and others hypothesising a failure. From his first 3 games for the club, he has 2 goals including the clincher against Dundalk last weekend, his goals could be the difference in the run-in.

Bohemians v Shelbourne Prediction & Best Bet

Prediction: Bohemians 0-2 Shelbourne

Bohemians claimed a huge victory last weekend and there is plenty of talent in their squad now to beat any team on their day.

Shelbourne have sputtered and stalled in recent weeks but you get the feeling that they have enough to get themselves over the line in the league this season.

This could be an extremely tight game, but I think Shelbourne should do enough to win in the end.

Best Bet: Shelbourne Win + Under 2.5 Goals @ 4/1

*Prices are subject to fluctuation.

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