Bohemians will fall outside of the League of Ireland's European spots if they suffer defeat against visitors Dundalk on Friday at Dalymount Park. The hosts sit third with 34 points.

Match Preview

Bohemians have lost two of their past three games and have failed to keep a clean sheet in any of their 12 most recent outings. Manager Alan Reynolds will be alarmed that his side conceded two or more goals in seven of those 12 matches. The hosts have played 21 of their 36 top-flight fixtures, one more than Dundalk and fifth-placed Shelbourne.

Team News

Bohemians' recent defensive struggles will mean there will be extra scrutiny on centre-backs Cian Byrne, Patrick Hickey and Sam Todd. Midfielders Dawson Devoy and Sadou Diallo will have to be at their best without the ball. As of 01 Jul 2026, Bohemians are 4th in Premier Division, with 54 pts, 16W-6D-14L from 36 games, and recent form WLDLL. Their goal difference is +9, with 48 scored and 39 conceded. They are 12 points behind leaders Shamrock Rovers.

Prediction

We say: Bohemians 1-2 Dundalk. Dundalk's form has been stronger than their hosts, but they will likely experience some difficulties because of their poor record on the road. It would be surprising if Bohemians prevented the visitors from scoring, and given they have often dropped points at Dalymount Park, they may struggle to take any points from Friday's clash. | Category | Value | | --- | --- | | League Standing | 4th in Premier Division | | Goals This Season | 48 scored, 39 conceded | | Title Race | 12 points behind leaders Shamrock Rovers | | Last Result | Drogheda United 1-4 Bohemians (2025-11-01) | | Recent Form | 2W-1D-2L (WWLLD, most recent first) |