Targeting a fourth home win in succession in the League of Ireland Premier Division, Bohemians square off with Sligo Rovers at Dalymount Park on Friday night.
After falling to a 2-1 defeat at Waterford last weekend, Bohemians returned to winning ways with a 2-0 win over Shamrock Rovers on Monday night.
That victory moved Alan Reynolds' side to within nine points of table-topping Shamrock, having played two games fewer.
Seeking to stay within touching distance of the summit, Bohemians will look to bank another three points when Sligo Rovers come to town.
John Russell’s side boosted their bid to avoid automatic relegation thanks to a narrow 2-1 win over Galway United last time out.
Having won two of their last three league matches, Rovers have been on an upward curve of late, so they will arrive in the capital carrying some momentum.
How the bookies view it: Bohemians big favourites
Having toppled league leaders Shamrock Rovers earlier this week, it’s no surprise to see Bohemians chalked up as short-priced 2/5 favourites on Boylesports. Instead, look for the home team to triumph alongside Under 4.5 goals at 4/5 (Boylesports) – this bet would have banked profit from six of Bohemian’s seven league wins at home this season so far.
Despite their recent upturn in form, Sligo Rovers are rank outsiders here at 11/2 on Boylesports, while a point apiece at Dalymount Park is also deemed unlikely at 7/2 with the same firm.
Head to head: Bohemians in the box seat
Bohemians have claimed top honours from each of the previous three meetings between the pair, including this season’s two encounters. The capital club ran out 1-0 winners when the two teams crossed paths last month and that only adds to the appeal of siding with the aforementioned Bohemians win and Under 4.5 Goals angle.
Players to watch: Rooney represents value
Dayle Rooney has hit a purple patch in front of goal recently, making the net bulge in four of his last six appearances for Bohemians. With that in mind, the 27-year-old forward represents terrific value to add to his tally here at 15/8 on Boylesports.
Owen Elding is among the leading goalscorers in the League of Ireland this season, having hit seven goals to date. Thus, the Sligo Rovers striker looks overpriced for an anytime strike here at 7/2 on Boylesports.
Predicted line-ups
Bohemians boast a relatively clean bill of health at the moment, with Alex Lacey and winger Connor Parsons the only absentees. Thus, the hosts could stick with the same set of players that defeated Shamrock Rovers last time out.
Sligo Rovers boss Russell will have to make at least one change to his side after captain John Mahon was sent off in Monday’s 2-1 win over Galway.
Bohemians: Chorazka; Smith, Morahan, Cornwall, Flores; Tierney, Devoy, McDonnell; Rooney, Montney, Clarke
Sligo Rovers: Sargeant; Reynolds, McElroy, Denham, Hutchinson; Manning, Doyle-Hayes, Hakiki, Fitzgerald; Elding, Waweru
Anything else catch the eye?
The 7/4 that can be found in Boylesports' Correct Score Groups Market for Bohemians to win either 1-0, 2-0 or 2-1 holds plenty of appeal.
This bet would have paid out in each of the hosts’ last seven League of Ireland victories.
What’s more, Bohemians have triumphed by one of the three above-mentioned scorelines in six of their seven league wins in front of their own supporters this season.
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