Bitesize Prediction: UC Dublin vs Bohemians – 07/07/22

Competition: Irish Premier Division

Market: Bohemians win

Odds: 8/15 @ 888sport

Desperate to try and find some kind of boost in midweek, Bohemians will make the trip to local rivals UC Dublin on Thursday night.

Starting with the hosts, putting in another nightmare display last weekend, all signs are pointing towards UC Dublin freefalling their way out of the Premier Division this season. Last seen getting hit with a routine 3-0 drumming against Dundalk on the road, the Students already sit rock-bottom of the table and 13 points adrift of safety. Managing to pick up just a single point from any of their last six top-flight outings, a run that stems back to May 13th, Head Coach Andrew Myler has seen his side continue to show a host of issues at both ends of the pitch. In the midst of what has become another Premier Division nightmare, UC Dublin have also gained a reputation for their extended problems on home soil. It should be highlighted, including a 1-0 loss at the hands of Derry City in their last display in Belfield, Thursday’s hosts have failed to record a single victory in front of their own supporters since way back in February.

As for the visitors, also last seen over the weekend getting hit with a 3-2 loss against Derry City, Bohemians really have the feel of a side seeking some kind of boost. Almost finding themselves sat in Premier Division limbo, Keith Long’s men have managed to record just a single victory from their last five top-flight contests. However, while any chance of a late European charge might have been long since taken off the table, they should be smelling the chance to lay collect a morale boost here. Making the trip to their local rivals on Thursday night, it should be noted that Bohemians hold a rather rampant record against the leading relegation scrappers. Including a 3-0 win when the two sides last faced off on April 29th, the midweek guests have lost just a single matchup against the Students since 2013. With that run highlighted by a famous 10-1 romp when they faced off against UC three years ago, we’re backing an away victory here.

Bet: Bohemians 8/15 to beat UC Dublin in Thursday’s Irish Premier Division battle @ 888sport