Dundalk 2/9 to beat Wexford in Friday’s FAI Cup tie

Competition: FAI Cup

Market: Dundalk win

Odds: 2/9 @ 888sport

Hoping to book their spot in the semi-finals of this year’s FAI Cup. Dundalk will make the trip to Wexford on Friday night.

Starting with the hosts, while Wexford might have their sights set on making a charge for the play-off places, they are enduring a recent wobble. In their 26 First Division matchups so far this season, they have recorded eight wins, eight draws and 10 defeats, scoring 37 and conceding 41 in return. Managing to muster a points tally of 32, they currently find themselves sat sixth in the standings and four points adrift of finding a route into the top-five. However, as for their recent run of results, last seen getting hit with a 1-0 loss away at Longford, Wexford have managed to win just one of their previous five matchups across all formats. Likewise, it should also be highlighted, Friday’s hosts have won just a pair of their previous eight home fixtures.

As for the visitors, after watching their extended unbeaten run come to an abrupt end last time out, Dundalk should be smelling a real chance for an immediate response here. In their 27 Premier Division matchups so far this season, they have recorded 13 wins, 10 draws and four defeats, scoring 37 and conceding 20 in return. Managing to muster a points tally of 49, they currently find themselves sat second in the top-tier standings and seven points adrift of league leaders Shamrock Rovers. As for their recent run of results, despite being last seen getting hit with a 3-0 defeat away at their main title rivals, that was the first loss that Dundalk have suffered from their previous six matchups across all formats. Given the huge recent gulf in class between Friday’s opponents, we’re backing an away victory here.

Bet: Dundalk 2/9 to beat Wexford in Friday’s FAI Cup tie @ 888sport