SSE AIRTRICITY LEAGUE PREVIEWS

BOHEMIANS v BRAY WANDERERS (Dalymount Park, 7.45)

Team news: Derek Pender misses out for Bohs due to an injury sustained against Cork, but Kevin Devaney is set to return. Bray will be without Daniel McKenna, who is on international duty with Ireland’s U-19s.

Talking point: Confidence has been sapped in both camps. Bohs are struggling to score (they have netted in just one of their last five games) but they could get a badly-needed win here against a Bray side in freefall. Ref: Robert Rogers

Odds: Bohs 8/13, Bray 9/2, Draw 14/5 Verdict: Home win

ST PATRICK’S ATH v LIMERICK (Richmond Park, 7.45)

Team news: Killian Brennan is close to his first appearance of the season for the Saints after injury and Thomas Byrne is also in the frame. Eoin Wearen and Mark O’Sullivan miss out for Limerick, while Daniel Kearns and Danny Morrissey are doubts but Barry Maguire and Darren Dennehy could return.

Talking point: One goal in four games is a worrying sign from Pat’s, but the size of the Saints’ squad gives them an edge here over an injury-hit Limerick. Ref: Sean Grant

Odds: Pat’s 6/10, Limerick 5/1, Draw 11/4

Verdict: Home win

WATERFORD v SHAMROCK RVS (RSC, 7.45)

Team news: Bastien Héry and Courtney Duffus could return for Waterford, but Rory Feely, Stanley Aborah and Izzy Akinade are still out. Rovers must plan without the suspended Seán Kavanagh.

Talking point: Hard-earned 1-0 wins have seen Rovers rise up the table so confidence is high and Graham Burke is in the form of his career but Waterford’s home record is impressive so a tight game looks in store.

Ref: Paul McLaughlin

Odds: Waterford 2/1, Rovers 7/5, Draw 9/4

Verdict: Draw

FIRST DIVISION Drogheda United v Galway United United Park, 7.45

Shelbourne v Cobh Ramblers Tolka Park, 7.45

UCD v Cabinteely, UCD Bowl 7.45, Finn Park 8.0

— AIDAN FITZMAURICE