Football in Ireland

① Athlone Town push forward at home with solid form and crowd support.

② Wexford FC will look to counter, but may struggle to keep up the tempo.

③ A few set-piece moments could decide a narrow 2-1 win for Athlone.

① Cobh Ramblers start at home and look to control the tempo.

② Finn Harps are resilient on the road and can nick a goal.

③ Expect a balanced game with a share of the spoils.

① Cork City enjoy home advantage and a stronger squad depth.

② Bray Wanderers may struggle to breach the home defense.

③ Early pressure could lead to a comfortable 2-0 win.

① Kerry FC show confidence at their home ground with an ambitious forward line.

② Longford Town will push to disrupt and may exploit transitions.

③ A close, open game could end 2-1 with late drama.

① UCD dominate possession but fail to convert several chances.

② Treaty United counter-attacks keep the visitors in the game.

③ A balanced result seems likely despite control in midfield.

① Derry City’s solid home form at the Brandywell gives them the edge.

② Waterford will rely on counter-attacks but may struggle to unlock the defense.

③ Recent meetings favor Derry, suggesting a narrow 2-1 win with both teams scoring.

① Shelbourne's better recent form and league position give them a platform to challenge.

② Drogheda will rely on home grit and counter-attacks, but Shelbourne’s midfield control could decide it.

③ In head-to-heads, Shelbourne have had the edge, making a 1-2 away win plausible.

① Sligo’s attacking threat away from home should expose Galway’s defense.

② Galway United may struggle to create clear chances while Sligo presses high.

③ Recent results favor Sligo; expect a 0-2 away win.

① Dundalk’s depth and away experience give them the edge despite Pats’ home spirit.

② Both teams have capable forwards; the midfield battle will be crucial.

③ Recent head-to-head results lean toward Dundalk; expect a tight 1-2 result.

① Shamrock Rovers' superior squad depth should overwhelm Bohemians on the road.

② Bohemians will push forward and could salvage a goal, keeping the tie open.

③ Head-to-heads show Rovers often prevail in Dublin derbies; expect a 1-2 result.

① St Patrick's Athletic should control the tempo at home and dominate possession.

② Galway United will seek to frustrate and snatch a goal on the break.

③ A home win with a clean sheet is a likely outcome.

① Home momentum continues.

② The hosts are on an impressive winning run.

③ Confidence is high in the home dressing room.