Drogheda United

vs

Bohemian FC Dublin

Predictions & Betting Tips

Gypsies are on the trot

Bohemian FC, who sit third in the Premier Division 2025 with 27 points from 16 matches, are one point better off than Drogheda United in fourth with 26 points from 17 matches. The Gypsies have claimed victory in their last three on the bounce, including a gritty 1-0 away win at Sligo Rovers and a tight 1-0 home win over Shelbourne. Bohemians are on a roll with a possession-based approach to the game that has turned them into a clinical outfit since Alan Reynolds took over as boss in March 2024. Colm Whelan leads the line for the Dublin club with four goals in 16 league games, but Sean Grehan has become a surprising goal threat for them with three in his last five, accounting for half of Bohemians’ seven goals during that run. Our Drogheda United vs Bohemian FC Dublin prediction is that their strong attacking options could again make the difference in this encounter.

Drogheda are a dogged unit

The Drogheda team are a gritty unit who are tough to beat with a well-organised and compact defence, playing in a 4-5-1 or 4-4-2 shape. Head coach Kevin Doherty has instilled that mindset in the players since taking over in December 2021 and they are always in the contest. Warren Davis is the danger man for Drogheda with six goals in 17 league games, but the Drogheda striker is a reliable player who seems to always deliver when his team needs it. According to this Drogheda United vs Bohemian FC Dublin preview, Drogheda’s resilience could play a key role in disrupting Bohemians' recent momentum.

Drogheda can derail Gypsies’ title chase

The visitors are +135 favorites for this game with Drogheda at +200 and the draw at +250, but the value could be found elsewhere. This local rivalry has a long history and the hosts will be eager to derail the Gypsies’ title hopes with a tough defensive performance. Drogheda are in average form with one win, three draws and one defeat in their past five games in all competitions, but they have held tough in consecutive draws with Derry City (1-1 home) and Shelbourne (0-0 away). A head-to-head record that is perfectly balanced at three wins apiece with two draws in their most recent eight Premier Division 2025 meetings suggests there will be little between these two clubs on Friday. The Drogheda United vs Bohemian FC Dublin prediction for this clash is a closely fought battle with minimal separating the two sides.