Eircom Leagues
2009-04-24 - Bohemians vs Bray Wanderers
A Sports Betting Pick by Footie Addict
Football: Republic of Ireland, Premier League
Friday 24th April 2009 - Kickoff 19:45
Bohemians are currently top of the table with a record of W5 D2 L1, though they have only won 2 of their last 4 games. Bray are currently 3rd from bottom of the 10 team league, with a W1 D5 L2 record.
Bohemians (1st - 5-2-1 10:2)
Despite the poor recent form, Bohemians, as stated previously, are still top of the league. Bohemians lost their only game of the season to a good Cork City side 1-0, a side that is a lot stronger than Bray.
Here is Bohemians current form, most recent match first;
D 0-0 vs Sligo (Away)
W 3-0 vs St. Patrick's (Home)
W 2-0 vs Galway Utd (Away)
L 0-1 vs Cork City (Home)
W 1-0 vs Drogheda Utd (Away)
W 2-0 vs Shamrock Rovers (Home)
D 1-1 vs Derry City (Home)
W 1-0 vs Dundalk (Away)
When considering the average enough home form of Bohemians, you have to remember that Derry City and Cork City, to whom Bohemians have dropped points are 2 of the stand out challengers for the title, and lie 2nd and 3rd in the league table.
Mid table sides, such as St. Patricks and Shamrock Rovers have been comfortably beaten. These latter sides are more similar to Bray in quality than the more successful sides that gave Bohemians problems.
Bray Wanderers (8th - 1-5-2 8:9)
While Bray have gone and drawn a lot of games in this league (hence potentially busting any Win-Loss bets), these draws have come predominently at home. Bray's W1 D5 L2 record, fades badly to an away record of W0 D1 L2 record.
Here is Bray's form, most recent match first;
D 1-1 vs Derry City (Home)
D 1-1 vs Dundalk (Home)
L 2-1 vs Sligo Rovers (Away)
W 2-1 vs St. Patricks (Home)
L 2-1 vs Cork City (Away)
D 2-2 vs Galway Utd (Home)
D 0-0 vs Drogheda Utd (Away)
D 0-0 vs Shamrock Rovers (Home)
While Bray have drawn a lot of games, it has shown Bray to be incapable of beating the poorest teams in this league, with Bray only getting draws vs Dundalk and Drogheda, the 2 sides at the foot of the table.
Bray's best result of the season came with a 1-1 draw at home to Derry, however away from home Bray have been very poor, with the W0 D1 L2 record reflecting just 1 point vs the bottom of the table side (Drogheda).
THe Betting Verdict
Playing at home, Bohemians should be capable of beating Bray, who despite a large number of home draws, have produced performances that have been consistently poor away from home.
Bohemians will see this as a great chance to keep themselves top at home to the 3rd from bottom Bray.
The Pick :
Bohemians to win
BEST BETTING TIP :
Take Bohemians to win here at 1/3 (1.33).Bohemians tend to win to nil.... worth bearing in mind if you can find it as an option at your bookie.
(Available at 1.80 (4/5) at Paddy Power)
