Bohemians face a key Premier Division fixture at home to Waterford on Friday night, needing a result to arrest a slide in form. The Gypsies have lost their last two matches, including a 2-1 defeat to league leaders Shamrock Rovers last weekend and a 2-0 FAI Cup loss to this Friday's opponents just a week ago.
That recent defeat to Waterford at Dalymount Park is a particular concern, as it extended a poor head-to-head run. In the last five meetings, Bohemians have won just once, with Waterford claiming victory in the two most recent contests. The Blues' 2-0 cup win on October 9, with goals from N. Mawene and T. Lonergan, will be fresh in the memory.
Recent form and context
Bohemians sit third in the Premier Division table with 59 points from 33 games, but they now trail Shamrock Rovers by six points. Their recent form shows two wins, one draw, and two losses from the last five outings.
Waterford, currently eighth, have had mixed results but arrive with confidence from their cup triumph. Their last starting XI featured S. McMullan in goal and the goalscoring duo of Mawene and Lonergan up front. A win for Bohemians is essential to keep pressure on the teams above them and to rebuild momentum ahead of the final stretch of the season. Check the upcoming fixtures to see what lies ahead.
The match kicks off at Dalymount Park at 19:45 local time on Friday, October 16.
