Bohs (home)
- Bohs have won two and lost one of their last three home games in the Irish Premier Division.
- There have been just 16 points separating these two sides in the Premier Division 2026 standings this season, with Bohs finishing second on 62 points from 34 games and Shelbourne sitting fourth on 46 points from the same amount of games.
- Bohs are in mixed form heading into this one after three wins and two defeats in their last five, although the 2-1 win over Waterford earlier today was a good reset.
- Bohs have won eight, drawn six and lost three of their 17 home Premier Division 2026 games, so Dalymount Park has been a tough place to visit this term.
Shelbourne (away)
- Shelbourne have gone undefeated in their last three away games, winning two.
- Reds have won seven, drawn eight and lost just two of their 17 away games in the top flight, which means their back line is likely to travel well on Friday.
- The Reds have conceded just 19 goals in those 17 away trips, so their defensive stability is the foundation of their success on the road.
- Shelbourne will look to press them and create turnovers in the transition phases, so this is a derby that could open up, and the both teams to score bet at 1.67 has merit.
Head-to-Head
- Bohs won one and drew three of their five games against the Reds in the Premier Division in 2026.
- In the last head-to-head clash in the Premier Division 2026, which took place three months ago, Bohs beat Shelbourne 3-0 away from home, a result which still sends ripples through the Irish football scene.
- However, this is not a one-sided rivalry as Bohs have failed to win either of their two home games against the Reds this season.
Key Players
- Colm Whelan leads the scoring for Bohs with 12 goals from 31 Premier Division 2026 appearances and will be their most reliable finisher on the pitch.
- Ross Tierney has chipped in with two of their last five goals from midfield, while Daniel Kelly has been the main provider for the Reds with four assists in their last 11 goals, although Harry Wood is the club's leading scorer in the league with 11 from 24 appearances.
Betting Insights
- Bohs are the favorites for this one at 1.64, while Reds are 4.6 and the draw at 4.1 looks much too short for this fixture which has seen both teams win once and draw three times.
- However, the best bet here alongside Bohs' odds is the 'over 2.5' option at 1.65, which makes plenty of sense considering the derby nature of this game.
- The both teams to score bet at 1.67 has merit given Shelbourne's pressing and the derby dynamic.
Prediction
However, Bohs have been the more clinical of the two teams all season, so they should edge a tight one, although Shelbourne's unbeaten away form suggests this is more likely to be a grind for Bohs than a stroll in the park.