Shamrock Rovers vs St Patricks
Ireland Premier Division
Date: Friday, 2nd June 2017
Kick-off at 20:00 UK/ 21:00 CET
Venue: Tallaght Stadium, Dublin.
Shamrock Rovers Predicted Starting Line-up
Team News
David McAllister missed the midweek win against Bray Wanderers, but could return in place of Ryan Connolly - back from his loan spell at Galway United -on Friday.
Key Man
Former Notts County striker Graham Burke has netted four times since arriving in February.
Team Form
Shamrock Rovers have won seven of their last 11 games in all competitions, bouncing back from a 4-1 defeat at league leaders Cork City a week ago by beating Bray Wanderers 2-0 at home on Tuesday night.
Expected Line-up: 4-4-2
St Patricks Athletic Predicted Starting Line-up
Team News
Patrick Cregg and Jonathan Lunney returned to the starting line-up to no avail for the 2-0 loss to Dundalk, as St Patrick's Athletic continue to search for the formation that can arrest their slide in form.
Key Man
Chris Fagan has led the line with five goals in 15 games so far this season.
Team Form
A 2-0 home defeat to Dundalk last week was St Pat's second consecutive loss, after a 3-1 loss at Finn Harps the previous Monday, and they have now won just one of their last nine league games - a 2-0 victory against Drogheda United on May 12.
Expected Line-up: 4-4-2
Shamrock Rovers vs St Patricks: Head to Head Stats
St Patricks won this reverse fixture last season 2-1. The last match played here ended 0-0. Shamrock Rovers have no wins against St Patricks at home in the last 5 games. 3 games from the last 5 fixtures have seen the correct score of 1-0 to the team playing away. There is a 60% chance of seeing under 2.5 goals.
Shamrock Rovers vs St Patricks: Prediction
St Patricks love coming here and have such a good record and there is pressure on Shamrock to get all the points. For St Patricks there is very little pressure. We are happy to take a chance for the away win but on the handicap.
Shamrock Rovers vs St Patricks: Betting Tips:
Handicap Betting: St Patricks to beat Shamrock Rovers with a +1 goal start at 13/10
