Betting preview and tips for the latest matches in the League of Ireland

From 7pm, Saturday

Just three games take place in the Premier Division this weekend, all held on Saturday due to Ireland's Euro 2020 qualifier against Denmark being played on Friday.

Visitors to Tallaght should see a lively game as Shamrock Rovers host Derry City (7pm).

Rovers begin a tough run of fixtures and should get the job done but Derry are a decent side and they can make a game of it.

Chance a Rovers win by exactly a goal at 5-2. The Hoops have conceded three goals in nine home games, while Derry are conceding an average of just over a goal per match on the road.

It was 1-0 when they clashed at Brandywell earlier in the campaign and it should be close again.

Dundalk are in a different league to Finn Harps and ought to cover the handicap in Donegal (8pm).

Harps can mess around with Finn Park's dimensions and grass length for matches like this clash, but Dundalk score plenty of goals from set-pieces in any event and should be able to get into cruise control.

Sligo Rovers host St Patrick's (7.45pm) with the market struggling to separate the pair which looks like a fair assessment.

In Division One, Drogheda must keep up the pressure on leaders Shelbourne by beating an Athlone team who have lost their way. Take the Drogs minus a goal.

Recommendations
Shamrock Rovers to win by one goal
1pt 5-2 Betway
Dundalk -1
2pts 3-4 BoyleSports, Coral
Drogheda -1.5
2pts 3-4 bet365

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