Dundalk vs Bohemians: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Dundalk welcome Bohemians to Oriel Park for a Premier Division fixture on Friday 8 May (19:45 WAT). In the table, Dundalk are 6th, lower half, on 45 points after 36 matches; Bohemians are 2nd (among the top four) with 65. There are 20 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Dundalk, last 5: DLWDW Their latest outing: 3–3 draw with Waterford, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 4. The attack is flying at 2.2 goals per game.
Bohemians, last 5: DDLLL Their latest outing: 2–2 draw with Shelbourne, at home. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 1.8 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Dundalk, collecting 1.8 points per game to 0.5 for Bohemians.
Head to head
When they last met (20 Mar 2026) it ended Bohemians 1–1 Dundalk.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Dundalk 1.4 xG, Bohemians 1.5 xG – a total near 3.0. That is an open game on paper: 54% for three or more goals, 60% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Dundalk 37%, draw 24%, Bohemians 39%.
GG/NG: GG (60%) at 1.67.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (77%, odds 1.28). Most likely score in line with that pick: Dundalk 1–1 Bohemians. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Dundalk37%fair 2.72 · @2.58
Draw24%fair 4.20 · @3.45
Bohemians39%fair 2.53 · @2.55
2.99Expected goals
1.44Dundalk xG
1.55Bohemians xG
60%Both score
54%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–111%
1–29%
2–18%
0–18%
1–07%
2–26%
From our goals model: Dundalk 1.4 – 1.5 Bohemians expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win Dundalk vs Bohemians?
On our numbers Dundalk have a 37% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Bohemians 39%.
How many goals will there be in Dundalk vs Bohemians?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 54% likely and both teams score 60% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Dundalk vs Bohemians?
Our predicted score is Dundalk 1–1 Bohemians, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is Dundalk vs Bohemians?
Dundalk vs Bohemians (Premier Division) kicks off on Friday 8 May 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at Oriel Park.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
