Shelbourne (Home)
- Shelbourne have been in superb form with 3 wins and 2 draws from their last 5.
- The hosts have won 2 of their last 3 home games.
- Shelbourne have a poor home record in the Premier Division 2026 - 2 wins, 5 draws and 4 losses in 11 games.
Bohemian (Away)
- Bohemians have a slightly better recent form with 3 wins and 2 losses from their last 5 matches.
- Bohs' away record has been good this season - 6 wins from 11 games - with a recent 3-1 win at Sligo Rovers being their second win in three away games.
- Bohemians are third in the Premier Division 2026 table on 34 points from 21 games while Shelbourne are fifth on 29 points from 20 fixtures.
Head-to-Head
- The teams drew 2-2 in the last head-to-head meeting at Dalymount Park six weeks ago.
- Shelbourne have failed to win either of their two previous home games against Bohemians this season.
Key Players
- Colm Whelan has scored 7 times in 21 Premier Division 2026 games.
- Harry Wood leads Shelbourne with 8 Premier Division 2026 goals in 20 games.
- Dawson Devoy, the club's creative force and primary conduit, dictates the tempo and flow of the game from his pivot role in midfield.
- A 4-2-3-1 formation with a front three that includes Colm Whelan up front will be deployed by Reynolds, while his team are equally comfortable in a 4-3-3.
- Harry Wood is Shelbourne's most dangerous player and they need to keep him quiet if they are to win.
Betting Insights
- Bohemian's away form and the quality of their midfield are cited as reasons to back the visitors.
- A win for the visitors looks worth backing at odds of 2.7.
Prediction
Bohemians can edge a tight derby .
