Derry vs. Bohemians (Friday, 7.45pm)
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In a match that could have ramifications in the title race and relegation battle in the League of Ireland, Derry City are set to host Bohemians at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium on Friday.
The home team are in third place with 50 points after playing 31 of 36 league matches and are four points from first-placed Shelbourne but have two games in hand, while the away side are third last in eighth place with 36 points.
We say: Derry City 3-1 Bohemians
Given Friday's clash is a must-win match for Derry, who have a strong home record, it would be surprising if they failed to take all three points.
As for Bohemians, though they have won two of their last five matches in the league, they have struggled for consistency throughout the season, and it is difficult to see how they can achieve victory against their hosts.
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Waterford vs. Drogheda (Friday, 7.45pm)
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Waterford United are set to host relegation-threatened Drogheda United at the Waterford Regional Sports Centre on Friday evening for matchday 33 of the 2024 League of Ireland Premier Division season.
The hosts currently sit seventh in the table, 11 points clear of the drop zone, while the visitors occupy the relegation playoff spot, four points behind eighth-placed Bohemians.
We say: Waterford United 0-1 Drogheda United
The hosts have endured a terrible run of results heading into this game, while the visitors are one of the most in-form teams in the league, leading us to believe the visitors will take all three points here.
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Oliver Thomas
