Bohemians vs Drogheda United — Tips & Analysis

Under 3: These two do not give each other much. The last 20 meetings have averaged just over 2 goals, and only about a third of them had 3 or more. Three of the last five finished 0-0, 1-1 and 2-1. Bohemians are the reason for that at Dalymount Park. They have won 6 of their last nine there and let in a goal a game, so they control games rather than trade punches. They have also had 7 days since their last game, against 4 for Drogheda, so expect the home side to set the pace. Drogheda are not built to break that up. They score just over a goal a game on the road and sit 9th with a goal difference of minus 12. Their last two wins came 2-1 at Shelbourne and 2-0 against Sligo Rovers, both small totals. A tired away side that scores in ones is not the profile of a busy night. A 2-0 Bohemians win is the likely finish, and that keeps the total comfortably low. The warning is real, though. Bohemians score almost 2 goals a game and 12 of their last 20 games had 3 or more. If Drogheda take an early lead and Bohemians have to chase, this opens up quickly. The history between these two still points the other way, so we want the quieter night.