Friday 04/07/2014, 20:30, Ireland Premier League, Round 18, Bray Wanderers vs Drogheda United
Bray Wanderers vs Drogheda United Betting Preview
The Irish Premier League has resumed and the second half of the season didn't bring positive results to those teams struggling in the second half of the standings. Those at the bottom are trying to leave the relegation area, while Bray Wanderers and Drogheda United who sits just a few points above the danger area are hungry for points. This is a match of critical importance for both teams, as the one who loses tonight will have a hard time avoiding the playoffs.
Bray Wanderers vs Drogheda United Betting Odds
At Ladbrokes
Bray Wanderers 2.30, Draw 3.40, Drogheda United 3.00
Bray Wanderers vs Drogheda United Betting Tips
Bray Wanderers earned a valuable point on the road at UCD one month ago and as a result, they tied the Bohemians for the eighth place. It wasn't much for a team that hasn't won since early May, but it was just enough to end a two games losing streak.
Eventually, they lost three games in a row and tonight they will be aiming for more than a scoreless draw, against another relegation threatened team. Settling for one point tonight is not an option, given the fact that Drogheda United goes through a rough stretch and they are just two points behind them. The hosts will be fielding an aggressive starting formation, with Kelly spearheading the attack, after the striker scored twice on the road at St. Patrick's.
The visitors won their last match 1 1/2 months ago, when they scored four times against the Bohemians, but they still trail their opponents by two points. A victory tonight against Bray Wanderers will have a two-pronged effect, because those three points will allow them to leapfrog two teams while tying Derry City for the seventh place.
Drogheda United is unlikely to push for a straight victory, not because the hosts are a formidable opponent, but due to the fact that their road record is terrible. They have scored just six goals this season and allowed a massive 29 goals, which explains why they won just once in nine matches.
Key Facts
- Drogheda United lost the last six games on the road and conceded 26 goals, while scoring none in four straight defeats.
- The head to head record favors Drogheda but it was Bray Wanderers who won the last match by 2-0
Bray Wanderers vs Drogheda United Betting Prediction
The hosts have a golden opportunity to greatly improve their position in the standings and put some distance between them and the bottom teams. They will use a 4-4-2 starting formation and come out firing on all cylinders, in an attempt of taking an early lead. Odds of 2.30 with Ladbrokes are more than punters would've hoped for and that's why they should place the wagers today instead of waiting for the kickoff.
Bet: Bray Wanderers @ 2.30 with Ladbrokes
