After last round there is no team that is unbeaten. In a derby of top two teams Shelbourne won vs Dundalk 3:1, bringing them first defeat of the season. It was nervous match that could go either way, with Dundalk taking an early lead in first attack of the match. Shels managed to equalize from free kick, against the run of play. Eventually Dundalk pressure payed up as Keddy got suspended and Dundalk continued to pressure up to half time. In 2nd half, it was almost the same like in first, but Shels proved to be dangerous from set pieces from which they scored their 2nd of the evening. Dundalk then become nervous, especially as they got goal disallowed. Then their David Cassidy and Paul Shiels got suspended with 2nd yellow cards and Shels comfortably scored third from counter attack. Now, it's time for Dundalk to bounce back as they are now only 2 pts above Shels and need to continue their winning ways. So far in the season they look like the best team in First Division, 7 wins in ten games, best attack and 2nd best defense. For this match they will have Cassidy and Shiels suspended.

Mons are team that will end in last four-five places. Their form of late isn't good, they had boost of self-confidence with a point away to Limerick in last round, but all before that was bad. Six of their ten points came in first three rounds, since then they showed worst attacking efficiency, scoring average 0,60 goals per match. They also have worst defense in league, conceding more then two goals in every game. Although their home games look a bit better, against more quality teams they don't stand big chances. For this match they will have first goalkeeper Kennedy and Malone out.

Conclusion: Dundalk is more quality side here, they will look to bounce back after their first loss of the season, as if they would need extra motivation in local derby. Mons are in bad form, and although they are playing at home i don't expect them to even score, and their "swiss-cheese" defense should concede few. They've already met twice this season (league and cup) and Dundalk run out comfortably 3:0 winners in both games. I expect almost the same here.

Predicted score: 0:2

Pick : Dundalk
Odds : 1.83
Stake : 8 / 10
Bookmaker : Stan James
Match Result : 0-0
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