Predictions & Statistics

Operating from 3 place with 42 points from 24 games, St Patrick's Athl. bring one of the stronger season profiles into this match. The return of 12 wins, 6 draws, and 6 defeats, together with goals at 39:20, reflects good form over their recent run. Much of their attacking edge comes through K. Leavy (4 goals), Ryan Edmondson (4 goals), Zac Elbouzedi (3 goals), with creative support from Zac Elbouzedi (3 assists), L. Turner (3 assists), J. Redmond (2 assists), while their defending has remained very solid. At home, the split of 9 wins, 1 draws, and 2 losses supports the view of a very strong split record. They are competing near the top and remain under pressure to hold that position. Their football identity still points toward balanced attacking football.

With 35 points from 24 games and a place of 4, Dundalk still have clear room for improvement in overall consistency. Across the season they have posted 9 wins, 8 draws, and 7 defeats, and the 38:36 goal record continues to suggest mixed form and are going through a difficult losing run. Their attacking burden often falls on D. Horgan (4 goals), Tyreke Wilson (4 goals), G. Arubi (4 goals), with creative support from D. Horgan (3 assists), Eoin Kenny (3 assists), Tyreke Wilson (2 assists), while at the back they have been fairly stable. Away from home, the split record of 3 wins, 6 draws, and 3 losses points to a balanced but draw-heavy split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. Their broader football approach still suggests balanced attacking football.