Bohemian FC Dublin
- The top and third-placed sides in the Premier Division 2026 table meet on Friday, when Bohemian FC Dublin will welcome Shamrock Rovers FC to Dalymount Park.
- Bohemians have accumulated 7 points from a possible 9 in their opening 3 games, while Shamrock Rovers sit 3rd in the table with 4 points from 2 matches and are just behind the leaders.
- Alan Reynolds was appointed as Bohemian FC Dublin’s head coach in March 2024, and he has brought an immediate energy and directness to the side.
- His side typically play with wingers in a 4-2-3-1 formation, though they can sometimes be set up as a 4-3-3.
- Bohemians have won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 of their last 5 in all competitions.
Shamrock Rovers FC
- Shamrock Rovers FC are a very different beast, as Stephen Bradley has overseen the development of a tactically versatile, possession-oriented side since he took the helm in 2016.
- They play with two wing-backs and have the capability to play as either a 3-5-2 or a 3-4-2-1 system.
- While Bradley’s men have won 2, drawn 1 and lost 2 of their last 5 in all competitions, Bohemians have won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1.
Head-to-Head
- Shamrock Rovers FC have not won in their last 2 away games against Bohemian FC Dublin.
- Shamrock Rovers FC were the victors in this fixture 2-1 in the Premier Division 2025.
Key Players
- They like to move the ball forward quickly and play physically in midfield, with Colm Whelan their most dangerous attacker - he has scored 3 goals in 3 appearances in the Premier Division 2026, and 4 of Bohemians’ last 11 goals.
- They have a plethora of overloads and can stretch opponents, though their main striker is Adam Brennan - he has 1 goal and 1 assist in 2 Premier Division 2026 appearances.
Betting Insights
- Shamrock Rovers are available at 2.78 and the draw is 3.0.
- Given Bohemian FC Dublin's recent scoring run and Shamrock Rovers will be looking to put on a show in a derby, the Both Teams to Score option looks interesting at 1.83.
Prediction
This match is a derby and has the potential to be a close game, but given Bohemian FC Dublin’s form and home advantage, they are rightful favorites here at 2.66 .
