DUNDALK v ST PATRICK’S ATHLETIC
(Oriel Park, 7.45)
Team news: Dundalk have welcomed JR Wilson and Harvey Warren back after spells out through injury while Tyreke Wilson will be assessed, but Keith Buckley is suspended. Pat’s work off the same squad as Friday, with Simon Power and Ronan Boyce absent.
Talking point: Dundalk have already taken four points off the Saints this season and, after positive outcomes in recent away games, they head into a series of three home matches in a row as potential kingmakers. Pats and Bohs both head to Oriel Park before the season ends. With a squad made stronger by players returning from injury, Dundalk can at least get a draw.
Ref: Marc Lynch
Odds: Dundalk 19/10, Pat’s 21/10, draw 5/2
Verdict: Draw
SHELBOURNE v DROGHEDA UNITED
(Tolka Park, 7.45)
Team news: Shels are still missing John Martin and Sam Bone due to injury with Paddy Barrett exiled. Drogheda are boosted by the return from suspension of Shane Farrell and Mark Doyle, while they will assess James Bolger and Keegan Ancelin.
Talking point: Back-to-back games without a goal scored is one sign of Shels’ struggles late on in a forgettable season while Drogheda look as if they’re emerging from their own slump. United can avoid defeat here.
Ref: Aaron O’Dowd
Odds: Shels 7/10, Drogheda 16/5, draw 13/5
Verdict: Draw
SLIGO ROVERS v GALWAY UNITED
(The Showgrounds, 7.45)
Team news: Rovers assess Jeannot Esua, Jack Shorrock and Trey George, with Jad Hakiki and Conor Reynolds out long-term. Galway plan without Axel Piesold.
Talking point: Sligo have now gone four games without a goal scored, a worrying sign of confidence drying up at both ends. They have lost all three meetings with United this season and Galway can get back on track after their unbeaten run came to an end against Bohemians.
Ref: Rob Harvey
Odds: Sligo 21/10, Galway 11/10, draw 23/10
Verdict: Away win
WATERFORD v DERRY CITY
(RSC, 7.45)
Team news: Waterford will give fitness tests to Will Johnson and Sam Glenfield. City are still missing Darragh Markey and Carl Winchester, with James McClean still not involved.
Talking point: It’s a big ask for Derry to deliver in a second away game in four days, and travel fatigue could play a role with Waterford likely to extend their unbeaten run with a win.
Ref: Kevin O’Sullivan
Odds: Waterford 6/4, Derry 13/10, draw 5/2
Verdict: Home win