We have a full round of fixtures to enjoy in the League of Ireland Premier Division, including a game between two teams hoping to claim a place in the top three.
The match between Waterford United and Bohemians FC will be played on the 31st of May at the Waterford Regional Sports Centre.
The hosts are currently 5th in the League of Ireland Premier Division on 25 points while the visitors are just one place below on 24 points.
This Week at Waterford FC 📍There’s lots going on across the club this week, with our first-team in action this Friday along with plenty community work taking place including an opportunity to meet some of our players!Find out more below ⤵️#WaterfordFC— Waterford FC (@WaterfordFCie) May 27, 2024
This Week at Waterford FC 📍There’s lots going on across the club this week, with our first-team in action this Friday along with plenty community work taking place including an opportunity to meet some of our players!Find out more below ⤵️#WaterfordFC
Waterford United come into the game on the back of a 4-2 home victory over Drogheda United. However, it was not an easy win for Waterford United and they found themselves 2-0 down after 46 minutes.
Waterford United pulled a goal back in the 55th minute and equalised 4 minutes later. With the momentum in their favour, Waterford United took the lead in the 68th minute and sealed the comeback win with a fourth goal in the 74th minute.
The victory over Drogheda United means Waterford United have won 4 of their 5 most recent league fixtures.
There have been additional wins over Sligo Rovers and Shamrock Rovers away plus Dundalk at home. The only defeat came at the hands of Shelbourne, who are currently clear at the top of the table.
Statistics show Waterford United have won only 2 of their last 6 League of Ireland Premier Division matches at home.
Both teams have scored in 8 of Waterford United’s last 12 league fixtures on home soil and they have defeated Bohemians FC in just 1 of their last 6 home league games.
Bohemians FC make the trip to the Waterford Regional Sports Centre having been held to a 2-2 draw at home by St Patrick's Athletic last time out. It was the visitors who took the lead in the 28th minute but Bohemians FC equalised in the 40th minute.
There was still time for St Patrick's Athletic to score their second goal before the interval but Bohemians FC scored the only goal of the second half to take a point.
The draw with St Patrick's Athletic means Bohemians FC have recorded just a single victory from their 6 most recent League of Ireland Premier Division matches.
The win came at Sligo Rovers but there been defeats at Dundalk and Derry City plus Galway United at home. Bohemians FC picked up a point against Shamrock Rovers at home.
Trends show Bohemians FC have won 3 of their 5 most recent away league games. They have scored at least one goal in 6 of their last 8 league fixtures on the road.
Team news and Waterford United have doubts over the fitness of Barry Baggley and Kacper Skwierczynski.
Bohemians FC travel without the injured trio of Keith Buckley, Rob Cornwall ,and Brian McManus. There are doubts over the fitness of Dayle Rooney, Jordan Flores, and Luke Matheson. James Clarke returns from suspension.
We predict this will be an exciting game to watch, with plenty of goals. Bohemians FC have proved difficult to beat recently for Waterford United and we expect to see both teams scoring and for this match to end level.