Miguel Solomons
Dailysports's expert
Shamrock Rovers hit the road to face Bohemians in a Round 21 clash of the Irish Premier Division. The showdown is set for Monday, June 23, at 20:45 CET. Here’s my betting insight for this highly anticipated encounter.
Bohemians vs Shamrock Rovers: key facts and head-to-head
- Bohemians have won six of their last seven home matches, losing just once.
- Shamrock Rovers are unbeaten in 11 straight games, with eight of those ending in victory.
- On the road, Shamrock Rovers have gone eight matches without defeat, including four consecutive away wins.
- Bohemians have scored in six straight home games. Shamrock Rovers are on a ten-game scoring streak away from home.
- Shamrock Rovers boast the league’s most prolific attack—41 goals scored.
- They also have the tightest defense in the division, conceding just 19 goals.
- Only 5% of Shamrock Rovers’ matches this season have ended in a goalless defeat, compared to 30% for Bohemians.
- Shamrock Rovers have netted over 1.5 goals in 77% of their matches this season.
- In their previous head-to-head, Bohemians edged Shamrock Rovers 3-2. In fact, Bohemians have won four of the last five meetings between the sides.
Bohemians vs Shamrock Rovers: match preview
Bohemians are currently among the frontrunners in the Irish Premier Division, but staying at the top won’t be easy. They sit third in the table with 33 points after 20 rounds—just one point off second place and two ahead of the fourth-placed team. With two games in hand over Drogheda, Bohemians have a real shot at climbing higher and building a cushion. However, recent results have been mixed: two wins and two losses in their last four fixtures.
Last season, Shamrock Rovers missed out on the championship for the first time in five years, and they’re clearly determined to reclaim the crown. Everything is pointing in that direction: they’re unbeaten in 11, with three straight wins. Rovers top the table with 45 points from 22 games, holding an 11-point lead over second place. Add in the best attack (41 goals) and the stingiest defense (19 conceded), and their dominant run makes them deserving leaders at this stage.
Probable line-ups
- Bohemians: Horazka; Morahan, Kavanagh, Cornwall, Flores; Tierney, Devoy, McDonnell; Rooney, Whelan, Brennan
- Shamrock Rovers: MacGinty; Cleary, Lopes, C. O’Sullivan; Grant, J. O’Sullivan, Noonan, Watts, Clarke; Mandroiu, Gaffney
Prediction
Bohemians have won four of their last five matches against Shamrock Rovers. They’re back at home and have a solid chance again. But Rovers are in sensational form and look destined for the title. My tip: both teams to score—at a great value of 1.85.
