With the return of Europe’s elite now just around the corner, clubs from across the continent are putting together their final summer preparations.
While Scottish giants Rangers might open the 2023/24 Premiership campaign this weekend, it will be Ireland’s top-flight that steals most of Friday’s headlines.
With a trio of Premier Division showdowns on the cards throughout Friday night, we have taken a look at some of the most appealing Irish betting markets.
19:45 Dundalk vs Galway
Enduring what has been a major Premier Division nightmare this season, Dundalk certainly face what is a real six-pointer on Friday night. At the heart of a relegation scrap and opening up this weekend’s fixtures sat four points adrift of safety, the Lilywhites will have plenty of pressure when they return to Oriel Park here. However, despite mustering just a single victory from any of their previous five Premier Division matchups, Jon Daly’s side will be excited by their recent success on home soil. Last seen in front of their own supporters securing an action-packed 4-2 victory against Drogheda, Dundalk have suffered just a single defeat at Oriel Park from any of their last 10 matchups across all competitions. With that purple patch stemming all the way back to March 4th, Daly’s men will know the importance of making a statement here.
Making an immediate return to winning ways last week as they fell to a routine 2-0 defeat at the hands of Sligo Rovers, Galway are desperately seeking some much-needed stability. Signing off June with another 2-0 loss away at title contenders Shelbourne, the Tribesman have recorded just a pair of victories from any of their previous seven Premier Division appearances. Almost sat in top-flight limbo, Friday’s guests have also gained an unwanted reputation for their glaring issues on the road. Including a 2-0 defeat against Derry City last month, Galway have lost all of their last four consecutive matchups away from…
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Author : Tom Dunstan
Publish date : 2024-07-31 23:05:14
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