In this post, you can find our League of Ireland First Division betting tips and odds ahead of Gameweek 23 of the season.
Where? Markets Field, Limerick
How To Watch? LOITV.ie
Waterford - 1/4
The draw - 9/2
A win on Friday could bring Treaty up to fifth and put them within touching distance of Athlone.
Waterford comes into this match with three wins, one draw and one defeat in their last five. Last Friday night they had a disappointing 2-2 draw against Longford, missing an opportunity to reduce the gap between themselves and Galway at the top to eleven points.
Despite this, you would still fancy Waterford to be too good for the resurgent Treaty this coming Friday.
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Where? The Carlisle Grounds, Bray
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Wexford - 7/2
The draw - 9/2
Bray needs a victory on Friday with Treaty breathing down their necks. However, if results go their way, they could rise to third and three points off Cobh. An indicator of just how tight the First Division table is.
Wexford are in poor form, despite being in seventh position. Three defeats, one draw and one win in their last five outings means that Longford and Finn Harps are both within touching distance of a side many expected to be playoff bound before the season started.
With that being said, a win could bring Wexford up to sixth and two points behind Bray in the final playoff spot so the table can change quickly.
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Where? Lissywollen, Athlone
How To Watch? LOITV.ie
Galway United - 4/11,
The draw - 7/2
This match will be a free hit for Athlone, with Galway having earned 27 points more this season due to their First Division dominance.
Galway uncharacteristically dropped points against consistent Cobh last Friday Night and will be looking to put that result behind them and maintain their title charge. Victory against Athlone could bring them sixteen points clear at the top of the table.
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Where? Ballybofey, Donegal
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Cobh - 10/11
The draw - 5/2
Cobh are unbeaten in their last five matches with four wins and, arguably most impressively, a 1-1 draw against league leaders Galway last time out.
The Ramblers find themselves comfortably positioned in the second playoff spot, ten points behind Waterford in third but four ahead of Athlone in fourth. Shane Keegan deserves a lot of credit for the job he is doing, considering their 36-point total from 22 games is already 19 points more than their total from 32 games last season.
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Where? Bishopsgate, Longford
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Kerry FC - 15/2
The draw - 7/2
They remain eight points off a playoff spot, and it would take a colossal end-of-season run for them to reverse their fortunes. Although you can never say never as Stephen Henderson is recruiting well recently, with Beineón O'Brien-Whitmarsh scoring five goals in 6 games since signing for the club.
Kerry have lost their last five matches in what's been a difficult first season of League of Ireland football. However, despite the poor results, there remains cause for optimism in the Kingdom as they've lost their last four matches by only a solitary goal.
It's been a case of fine margins, margins that will surely fall in their favour sooner rather than later again, and Longford is a winnable match, even if it is away from home. Leo Gaxha remains in flying form with four goals and four assists in twenty-one matches this season.
For a full breakdown of all the action in this week's Premier Division check out our League of Ireland Premier Division preview post.
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League Of Ireland First Division Table
Here's how the League of Ireland First Division table looks after Round Twenty-Two!TABLE | SSE Airtricity League Men's First Division@TreatyUnitedFC and @AthloneTownAFC were the only winners tonight, as the top two slipped up!#LOI | #LOITV pic.twitter.com/4OPobGbsf4
— League of Ireland (@LeagueofIreland) July 7, 2023""
Treaty United v Waterford FC
When? 7.45 pm, Friday 14th JulyWhere? Markets Field, Limerick
How To Watch? LOITV.ie
Treaty United v Waterford FC Betting Odds
Treaty United - 8/1Waterford - 1/4
The draw - 9/2
Preview
Treaty have been solid in recent weeks with two wins, two draws, and one defeat. That run of form has seen them rise to sixth on the table and only three points behind Bray for the final playoff spot. The form of Enda Curran along with his partnership with Dean George has bee crucial to their season rekindling back to life.A win on Friday could bring Treaty up to fifth and put them within touching distance of Athlone.
Deano ?? Enda https://t.co/mKKoAzZmuo
— Aaron George (@aarongeorge1888) July 7, 2023""
Waterford comes into this match with three wins, one draw and one defeat in their last five. Last Friday night they had a disappointing 2-2 draw against Longford, missing an opportunity to reduce the gap between themselves and Galway at the top to eleven points.
Despite this, you would still fancy Waterford to be too good for the resurgent Treaty this coming Friday.
Prediction
Treaty United 1-3 Waterford FCClick Below For All Our Treaty United v Waterford FC Betting Odds
Bray Wanderers v Wexford FC
When? 7.45 pm, Friday, 14th JulyWhere? The Carlisle Grounds, Bray
How To Watch? LOITV.ie
Bray Wanderers v Wexford FC Betting Odds
Bray - 8/13Wexford - 7/2
The draw - 9/2
Preview
Bray finds themselves in 5th position and currently in the final playoff spot after a season which so far has certainly been more positive than last year. They have two draws, two defeats and one win in their last five. Their most recent result was a 0-0 draw against Finn Harps.Bray needs a victory on Friday with Treaty breathing down their necks. However, if results go their way, they could rise to third and three points off Cobh. An indicator of just how tight the First Division table is.
Full Time at Finn Park.
We share the spoils for the second time this season at the venue.
Three games unbeaten; a first clean sheet since May and still in the play-offs.
On to Wexford at home next week. pic.twitter.com/TNz6KdqghE
— Bray Wanderers FC (@BrayWanderers) July 7, 2023""
Wexford are in poor form, despite being in seventh position. Three defeats, one draw and one win in their last five outings means that Longford and Finn Harps are both within touching distance of a side many expected to be playoff bound before the season started.
With that being said, a win could bring Wexford up to sixth and two points behind Bray in the final playoff spot so the table can change quickly.
Full time here at Ferrycarrig Park. pic.twitter.com/eSDMn0JxTJ
— Wexford FC (@WexfordFC) July 7, 2023""
Prediction
Bray Wanderers 2-1 Wexford FCClick Below For All Our Bray Wanderers v Wexford FC Betting Odds
Athlone Town v Galway United
When? 7.45 pm, Friday, 14th JulyWhere? Lissywollen, Athlone
How To Watch? LOITV.ie
Athlone Town v Galway United Betting Odds
Athlone Town - 11/2Galway United - 4/11,
The draw - 7/2
Preview
Athlone's dominant 1-4 victory over Wexford last Friday Night makes it three wins and two defeats in their last five matches, four points behind Cobh but with Bray breathing down their necks two points behind in fifth place.This match will be a free hit for Athlone, with Galway having earned 27 points more this season due to their First Division dominance.
Congratulations to Dario Castelo who has received the "Manager of The Week" accolade and to Matthew Leal, Jamar Campion-Hinds and Frantz Pierrot who all made the "Team of The Week" for their performances in the 4 - 1 win over Wexford FC.
# PrideOfTheMidlands pic.twitter.com/hIBOISqunz
— Athlone Town AFC (@AthloneTownAFC) July 10, 2023""
Galway uncharacteristically dropped points against consistent Cobh last Friday Night and will be looking to put that result behind them and maintain their title charge. Victory against Athlone could bring them sixteen points clear at the top of the table.
90+5' | United couldn't break through in the end after relentless pressure. 10 man Ramblers hold on.
Safe travels home to all United fans in St. Colman's Park, we'll see you in Athlone next week ?
COB 1-1 GAL#ItsATribalThing | #COBGAL pic.twitter.com/Yllz4xXq9S
— Gaillimh Aontaithe (@GalwayUnitedFC) July 7, 2023""
Prediction
Athlone Town 1-3 Galway UnitedClick Below For All Our Athlone Town v Galway United Betting Odds
Finn Harps v Cobh Ramblers
When? 8.00 pm, Friday, 14th JulyWhere? Ballybofey, Donegal
How To Watch? LOITV.ie
Finn Harps v Cobh Ramblers Betting Odds
Finn Harps - 5/2Cobh - 10/11
The draw - 5/2
Preview
Finn Harps have one draw, three defeats and one win in their last five. They currently occupy second from bottom on the table following their 0-0 draw against Bray last Friday Night. However, a win against Cobh could bring them up to seventh in a packed bottom of the table.A much improved Harps unlucky not to take all three points.
See you back at Finn Park next week for the visit of Cobh Ramblers!#UTH?⚪️ pic.twitter.com/ieQZTauMA6
— Finn Harps FC (@FinnHarpsFC) July 7, 2023""
Cobh are unbeaten in their last five matches with four wins and, arguably most impressively, a 1-1 draw against league leaders Galway last time out.
The Ramblers find themselves comfortably positioned in the second playoff spot, ten points behind Waterford in third but four ahead of Athlone in fourth. Shane Keegan deserves a lot of credit for the job he is doing, considering their 36-point total from 22 games is already 19 points more than their total from 32 games last season.
Two goals in two games for Pierce Phillips ?
The Rams are now unbeaten in five ?#LOITV ? pic.twitter.com/9aJW1KcLMc
— Cobh Ramblers FC (@CobhRamblersFC) July 8, 2023""
Prediction
Finn Harps 0-2 Cobh RamblersClick Below For All Our Finn Harps v Cobh Ramblers Betting Odds
Longford Town v Kerry FC
When? 7.30 pm, Friday 15th JulyWhere? Bishopsgate, Longford
How To Watch? LOITV.ie
Longford Town v Kerry FC Betting Odds
Longford Town - 1/3Kerry FC - 15/2
The draw - 7/2
Preview
Longford have recovered from three defeats on the spin to earn four points in their last two matches, with them getting an impressive 2-2 draw against second-placed Waterford last time out.They remain eight points off a playoff spot, and it would take a colossal end-of-season run for them to reverse their fortunes. Although you can never say never as Stephen Henderson is recruiting well recently, with Beineón O'Brien-Whitmarsh scoring five goals in 6 games since signing for the club.
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Beineon O'Brien-Whitmarsh just can't stop scoring! ??#Town2023 | #LTFC | #CmonDeTown | ?⚫️ pic.twitter.com/LLEx0RZ2M9
— Longford Town FC (@LongfordTownFC) July 8, 2023""
Kerry have lost their last five matches in what's been a difficult first season of League of Ireland football. However, despite the poor results, there remains cause for optimism in the Kingdom as they've lost their last four matches by only a solitary goal.
It's been a case of fine margins, margins that will surely fall in their favour sooner rather than later again, and Longford is a winnable match, even if it is away from home. Leo Gaxha remains in flying form with four goals and four assists in twenty-one matches this season.
What a strike from Leo Gaxha !
A real standout for Kerry Fc in their first year in LOI?? pic.twitter.com/L5Ow1qZkEc
— Rep of Ireland Player Tracker (@reptracker) July 9, 2023""
Prediction
Longford Town 0-1 Kerry FCFor a full breakdown of all the action in this week's Premier Division check out our League of Ireland Premier Division preview post.
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