LEAGUE OF IRELAND PREMIER DIVISION PREVIEWS

BOHEMIANS v ST PATRICK’S ATH

(Dalymount Park, 7.45)

Team news: Bohs are again missing Brian McManus, Rob Cornwall and Keith Buckley and James Clarke is suspended. Pat’s lose Conor Keeley to suspension; ever-present Anto Breslin is an injury concern.

Talking point: Bohs have been boosted by goals from different routes with Dayle Rooney on form, but if Pat’s, can sort out their defence, they can grab a point.

Ref: Rob Harvey. Odds: Bohs 7/5,

Pat’s 9/5, draw 21/10

Verdict: Draw

DERRY CITY v SLIGO ROVERS

(Brandywell, 7.45)

Team news: Derry have a full squad for the first time this season. Sligo’s issues remain as they are missing John Mahon, Nando Pijnaker, Simon Power and Will Fitzgerald, while Ollie Denham, Wilson Waweru and Owen Elding will be assessed.

Talking point: City were desperately disappointing in Tallaght on Monday. A shake-up of their starting XI can inflict more woe on Sligo.

Ref: Rob Hennessy. Odds: Derry 2/5,

Sligo 13/2, draw 3/1

Verdict: Home win

GALWAY UNITED v DUNDALK

(Eamon Deacy Park, 7.45)

Team news: Galway were boosted by the return of Garry Buckley last week. Dundalk recall Robbie Benson from suspension. Scott High, Ciarán McGuckin, Dara Keane and Robbie Mahon are injury worries.

Talking point: Dundalk have a new manager in Jon Daly while Galway have the league’s best unbeaten run.

Ref: Mark Houlihan. Odds: Galway 4/5, Dundalk 7/2, draw 23/10

Verdict: Home win

SHAMROCK RVS v SHELBOURNE

(Tallaght Stadium, 8.00)

Team news: Rovers assess Lee Grace, Dylan Watts, Seán Hoare and Richie Towell, but Seán Kavanagh, Gary O’Neill, Rory Gaffney and Darragh Burns miss out. Liam Burt is ineligible for Shels under his loan. Talking point: Shels have lost just once in seven derbies and their squad strength is key. Shels can edge a tense affair.

Ref: Paul McLaughlin. Odds: Rovers

4/6, Shels 4/1, draw 5/2

Verdict: Away win