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Finn Harps vs Shelbourne Prediction & Betting tips
Finn Harps and Shelbourne meet forces at Finn Park, in a match for the 3rd round of the Premier League. In this stadium, the history of direct confrontations is favorable to the home team, which has recorded 2 wins and 2 draws in the last 4 games. However, the last time these two teams played a match at this stadium was on 20‑07‑2018, in a match for the Primera División that ended in a draw by (0‑0). The home advantage may play an important role in this match, since Finn Harps presents considerable differences in results at home and away.
Finn Harps :
The home team is currently in 3rd place, with 4 points won. In its debut, it won at home against Sligo Rovers, by (1‑0). On Matchday 2, they tied in an away match against Derry City, by (1‑1). This is a stronger team with the support of their fans, since in the last 30 games they have recorded 2 wins, 3 draws and 10 losses as a visitor; against 8 wins, 2 draws and 5 losses in his stadium. In their last 10 home matches Finn Harps has recorded 5 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses.
Finn Harps comes to this match unmotivated, after a 3-1 loss at the Shamrock Stadium visit. Shamrock. The home club should line up in a tactical system at 5-3-2, channeling their play, preferably, through the center zone. In this tactical design, the two most advanced players will be Coyle and Kogler. Connolly, Donnellan and O’Sullivan are believed to be performing in the mid ground, the latter being the head of the midfield. Coach Ollie Horgan must have all players at his disposal.
Shelbourne :
The visiting team is currently in 6th position, with 3 points won. In its debut, it won out against Cork City by (0‑1). On Matchday 2, they lost at home to Dundalk by (1‑2). This is a team that presents similar results at home and away, so it is not usually affected by the home factor, since in the last 30 matches it has 9 wins, 1 draw and 5 losses as a visitor; against 8 wins, 4 draws and 3 losses in his stadium. In the last 10 away matches for all competitions, Shelbourne have won 8 and lost 2. Their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 8 of the last 10 matches. In the last 18 away matches for all competitions there is 1 period that stands out: they have conceded 8 of their 14 goals between minutes (76′ ‑ 90 ‘).
Shelbourne comes into this match unmotivated, after a 0-1 loss at home to Waterford. The visiting club’s main attack reference is Irishman Alex Cetiner. Therefore, the visiting team usually acts in a tactical system at 4-4-2. In this tactical drawing the player responsible for serving the two forwards is Irishman Gary Deegan. In any case, when he chooses to attack from the flanks he is expected to do it through the right flank, taking advantage of the depth offered by the lateral Aidan Friel. Coach Ian Morris should have all players at his disposal.
Finn Harps vs Shelbourne head to head matches
20.07.18 DIV Finn Harps Shelbourne 0 : 0
11.05.18 DIV Shelbourne Finn Harps 0 : 0
09.03.18 DIV Finn Harps Shelbourne 1 : 1
14.08.15 DIV Finn Harps Shelbourne 1 : 0
26.06.15 DIV Shelbourne Finn Harps 3 : 2