UCD FC vs Bohemian FC Prediction: UCD’s woes will continue

Friday's forthcoming match at the UCD Bowl promises to be an enthralling contest as Bohemian FC and relegated UCD gear up for an exciting clash. UCD's struggles persist as they faced yet another heavy defeat in the league, with their most recent 6-0 loss at the hands of Derry City. In stark contrast, Bohemian FC is enjoying excellent form and has even secured a place in the FAI Cup finals. Anticipating victory from Bohemian in this encounter, here are meticulously crafted tips for your consideration.

Form in all competitions: LDLLL

Relegated UCD, despite managing to hold off Shamrock Rovers, couldn't replicate their success in the most recent league game against Derry City, resulting in a resounding 6-0 defeat. Throughout the season, UCD has grappled with significant challenges, particularly in defense, where they've conceded 34 goals in their last ten matches. As they approach their forthcoming match against Bohemian FC, UCD FC finds themselves facing a formidable challenge, and the prospect of another defeat looms large.

Form in all competitions: WWDDW

Bohemian FC is currently enjoying an unbeaten streak in their last 5 games across all competitions. They have recently secured a place in the FAI Cup Final, where they will face St Patrick's Athletic. Their most recent league game against Sligo Rovers culminated in a 3-1 victory, with Jonathan Afolabi finding his scoring touch and netting a brace. As they prepare for their upcoming match on Friday, Bohemians are determined to uphold their impressive form and aim for victory.

The team's resilience is evident in their efforts to secure a strong position in the top half of the league. Throughout the season, out of the 32 league games played, they have notched 14 wins, experienced 8 losses, and achieved 10 draws. Notably, Jonathan Afolabi has consistently excelled, serving as the leading goal-scorer for Bohemians this season.

A critical look at the last 8 games between them produced 6 wins for Bohemian and 2 draws. It is clear that Bohemian has gotten the better of UCD and UCD hasn’t won a duel against Bohemian in their last 8 encounters.

This match is of utmost importance for Bohemian FC, and they hold a significant advantage entering the contest. UCD's current poor form and their winless streak in the last 8 encounters against Bohemian further favor the latter. UCD's defense has been vulnerable, having conceded over 30 goals in their last 10 games. As such, it's highly likely that Bohemian will score at least 2 goals in this match. Our prediction strongly leans towards Bohemian securing a victory with a total of over 1.5 goals.

There's a strong belief that Bohemian can take control of the game from the beginning, potentially sealing their victory in the first half. Our prediction suggests a first-half win for Bohemian, with a high probability of them finding the net during the opening 45 minutes. All signs point to Bohemian securing a comfortable win in this encounter. Moreover, Jonathan Afolabi, who has been a standout performer in front of goal this season for Bohemian, is expected to have a successful outing against UCD, with a high likelihood of scoring a goal. For those willing to take a high risk, betting on Jonathan Afolabi to score two goals in this match at 3.75 odds could be an enticing option.