In one of the matches of the 17th round of the championship of Ireland, Drogheda United will take on Dundalk. We analyze the form of the teams and give a forecast.
Drogheda United"
Drogheda United completes the European Cup top four with 25 points. In the previous match, "Drogheda" not only remained without points, but also lost heavily to one of the competitors for a place in the European Cup zone - 0:5 to "Bohemians". By the way, it is "Bohemians" that comes on the heels of "Drogheda", having a point less. Recently, Drogheda has become too unstable, alternating wins with losses over the course of four rounds.
"Dundalk"
Despite the fact that "Dundalk" is located near the relegation zone - in eighth position, it still retains the chances of a place in the top four. To date, the gap from the fourth line is seven points, and if you can beat Drogheda United, it will be reduced to four. Only with these very victories recently there are difficulties: only one victory in the four extreme rounds.
Statistics and figures:
- Drogheda United have lost two games out of three;
- Dundalk have won once in their last four matches;
- In the eight previous face-to-face battles, Dundalk won.
Forecast
"Dundalk" can still break into the top four, but only on paper, and in practice it will be incredibly difficult to do this, too often there is a loss of points. "Drogheda United" is also not a standard of stability, but still wins more often, and in general demonstrates a higher level of football.