Expert League of Ireland predictions and football betting tips from Johnny Ward

All the best bets for this weekend's action in the League of Ireland Premier and Division One.

Best bets

Derry City draw no bet
2pts 6-5 general

Dundalk
2pts 3-1 general

Cork City
1pt 3-1 general

Preview

Derry City look a bit of value at home to St Patrick's in an intriguing game at Brandywell, another key contest in the battle for Europe.

There has been little between these sides this season and Derry have a similar record to Saints since they changed manager earlier in the season.

They will be backed by a big home crowd and it seems wrong that they are outsiders in the draw-no-bet market in a fixture which looks close to a 50-50 call.

Dundalk are as good as any other side in the league on recent form bar Shamrock Rovers, who they beat last weekend.

They look too big at 3-1 to defeat Bohemians, who have been really hit and miss over the past month. Dundalk tend to relish a trip to Dalymount and are finishing the season strongly. They still need a win or two to make certain of their safety.

In Division One, Cork City could cause problems for UCD. City gave Wexford a hammering last Friday while Wexford beat UCD the week before.

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