Monday's League of Ireland Premier predictions including St Patrick's vs. Derry

Cork City vs. Bohemians (Monday, 5.00pm)

Cork City will be bidding to make it four straight wins in the League of Ireland Premier Division when they welcome Bohemians to Turner's Cross on Monday evening.

The home side are currently ninth in the table, just two points behind eighth-placed Drogheda United, while Bohemians are third, three points behind leaders Shamrock Rovers.

We say: Cork City 1-1 Bohemians

Cork's recent form has been excellent, and the hosts will be full of confidence entering this match. Bohemians have been one of the best sides in the division this term, though, and we are therefore struggling to back the hosts to win, ultimately settling on a low-scoring draw.

Dundalk vs. UCD (Monday, 5.00pm)

University College Dublin will be bidding to end a run of six straight defeats in the League of Ireland Premier Division when they travel to Dundalk on Monday evening.

The visitors are currently rock bottom of the table, picking up only six points from their opening 18 matches, while Dundalk sit sixth, collecting 26 points from their 19 league games this term.

We say: Dundalk 2-0 University College Dublin

UCD are a difficult team to back at the moment, and it is tough to know where their next win is coming from. Dundalk's recent form has also been disappointing, but we are expecting the home side to claim an important three points on Monday night.

Sligo vs. Shamrock (Monday, 6.00pm)

Reigning League of Ireland Premier Division champions Shamrock Rovers continue the defence of their crown with a trip to Sligo Rovers on Monday evening.

The teams reconvene at The Showgrounds on the back of contrasting results on Friday, as John Russell's men were seen off 2-0 by Bohemians, while the visitors beat Dundalk by the same scoreline.

We say: Sligo Rovers 0-2 Shamrock Rovers

Lacking a recipe for attacking success and constantly welcoming more and more players into their overcrowded medical room, the stage is set for another miserable Sligo Rovers outing this weekend, in spite of their recent shock win over Derry City in front of their own fans.

Shamrock Rovers' own reverse at the hands of Cork City may raise a few eyebrows too, but Bradley's side have otherwise been a tough nut to crack on the road and should continue their bid for a fourth successive title with a routine victory.

St Patrick's vs. Derry (Monday, 6.45pm)

St Patrick's Athletic and Derry City are separated by two places in the League of Ireland Premier Division table heading into Monday's encounter at Richmond Park.

St Patrick's are in red-hot form and could move level with the visitors if they secure maximum points in the round 19 encounter.

We say: St Patrick's Athletic 1-2 Derry City

Despite Derry's recent wobble, they are backed to claim maximum points against a side they have not lost to since July 2021.

St Pat's have claimed two straight wins under Daly since his permanent appointment, but that run could end on Monday.

Shelbourne vs. Drogheda (Monday, 7.45pm)

Both teams will be looking to return to winning ways in the Irish Premier Division when Shelbourne host Drogheda United on Monday.

Shelbourne have drawn each of their last two matches, while Drogheda were defeated by Cork City last time out.

We say: Shelbourne 0-0 Drogheda United

After suffering a bitter defeat last time out, we would not be surprised if Drogheda rock up at Shelbourne with the mentality of avoiding a second successive loss first and foremost.

Shelbourne are clearly struggling to create chances having failed to score in each of their last three games, so another goalless draw could be on the cards for Duff's side.