Bohemians
- Bohemians are further along in their competitive season and are more match fit.
- Bohemians have wins over St Patrick's Athletic and Shelbourne, 2-0 and 3-0, in their last two competitive matches.
- Dalymount Park has been a strong home for them and should be lively on a warm July night.
- Bohemians sit high in the 2026 League of Ireland Premier Division table.
St. Joseph's
- St. Joseph's finished 2nd in the 2025 - 26 Gibraltar Football League.
- St. Joseph's were one of the division's higher-scoring teams and finished their domestic campaign in good scoring form.
- The timing of Gibraltar competitions means St. Joseph's could be a little rusty compared to Bohemians.
- St. Joseph's tend to set up a compact, disciplined block and look to nick counterattacks and set-piece scraps.
Head-to-Head
- This is the first encounter between the two clubs.
- The tie could swing either way because there is no prior head-to-head history.
Key Players
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Bohemians:
- Colm Whelan is their most dangerous player.
- Dawson Devoy and Ross Tierney provide craft, key passes and set-piece quality.
- Kacper Chorazka is the reliable last line for them.
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St. Joseph's:
- Bradley Banda is a powerful stopper with an elite league-leading clean sheet rate for St. Joseph's.
- Javi Forján scored 17 goals in the league.
- Pablo Rodríguez leads the line with 21.
Betting Insights
- Bohemians are clear favorites at odds of 1.25.
- Home advantage, match fitness and recent form tilt the tie toward Bohemians.
- The sharp pick is Bohemians win to nil or a 1-0 / 2-0 correct score.
Prediction
Bohemians are expected to win the first leg, but this is not guaranteed given it is the clubs' first meeting.
