Dundalk vs UC Dublin tips and predictions

Dundalk to show their class

There are 29 points separating the two sides as second place Dundalk get set to host tenth place UC Dublin.

So the feeling here is that Dundalk should have this on a plate. They are levels above UC Dublin and even though they are odds-on favourites, the short price still represents the value. It doesn't matter if they produce their best form. This should be run of the mill for them.

Few could argue with the notion that Dundalk are enjoying better form. The hosts have been a force to be reckoned with in their last 7 home games, winning all of them. Having less success than their rivals the visitors have been defeated in 12 of their last 17 matches home and away. Another defeat beckons for them here.

The home defenders have put in a shift lately and they have conceded no more than once in 17 of their last 18 games. Couple that with speculation that the away team has been looking ragged when under attack. UC Dublin have conceded two or more goals in 11 of their last 14 matches. If these numbers prove significant you are likely to see the home team picking holes in their defence.

Dundalk have won 12 of the last 14 fixtures between these sides before this one. This next meeting is a decent time for them to add to these head-to-head statistics. It is highly unlikely they will fail to do just that.

Only one side is fancied to score during a match that plays out on Dundalk's terms. It's not a strong view but the odds-against for the Yes BTTS bet could be a fun small stakes side bet.