Competition: Irish Premier Division
Market: Bohemians win
Odds: 19/20 @ 1xBet
Looking to extend on their sensational start to the 2026 campaign, a high-flying Bohemians will travel to Waterford on Friday night.
Starting with the hosts, while Waterford might have eventually dragged themselves over the finishing line last season as they clung to their Premier Division status, the Blues are widely regarded as a standout relegation candidate this time around. Last seen signing off February with an action-packed 4-2 defeat away at Derry City, Jon Daly’s side have failed to win any of their first four appearances and they have put just two points on the board. Expected to spend the 2026 campaign once again scrapping it out at the foot of the Premier Division standings, Waterford have also shipped seven goals since getting proceedings underway last month. Pencilled in as an underdog contender when they return to home soil this weekend, Friday’s hosts should also be concerned by their most recent showdown against Bohemians. Hit with a 2-1 defeat when they travelled to Dublin for a top-flight battle on September 19th, Daly’s downbeat squad should be bracing themselves for another stern examination here.
As for the visitors, although Bohemians might have been left frustrated last season as they eventually missed out on the chance to book a lucrative European ticket, Alan Reynolds’ men haven’t shown any signs of a hangover this time around. Flying out of the traps since opening up the 2026 campaign, the Dublin-based outfit find the mood in their camp at a red-hot high and they will be looking to make another Premier Division statement here. Last seen collecting a heavyweight scalp as they secured a thrilling 3-2 victory at home against reigning Irish champions Shamrock Rovers, the Bohs have registered 10 points from their first four Premier Division showdowns. Likewise, storming their way to a stunning 4-0 romp away at Sligo Rovers on February 14th, Friday’s guests have also won all of their last three straight matchups by an aggregate score of 8-2. Embarking on what has been an astonishing start to proceedings, the Bohs have also found a real clinical edge in the final third.
Bet: Bohemians 19/20 to beat Waterford in Friday’s Irish Premier Division matchup @ 1xBet
