Dundalk 2/1 to beat UCD and over 3.5 goals in Friday’s Premier Division contest

Competition: Irish Premier Division

Market: Dundalk win and over 3.5 goals

Odds: 2/1 @ Bet 365

Within touching distance of reclaiming their Premier Division title, Dundalk will travel to a struggling UCD on Friday night.

Starting with the hosts, continuing on what has been a woeful return to the Premier Division, UCD have all but confirmed relegation for this year. In their 29 matches this season, they have recorded just five wins, two draws and 22 defeats, scoring 21 and conceding 65 in return. Now sat 10 points adrift of top-flight safety with four games remaining, they also hold the worst defensive record in the division. As for their recent run of results, UCD have lost each of their last five Premier Division matches, conceding 25 goals on that losing run.

As for the visitors, continuing to shine in Ireland’s top-tier, Dundalk have all but confirmed another Premier Division title for this year. In their 27 matches this year, they have recorded 20 wins, five draws and just two defeats, scoring 55 and conceding 13 in return. Now sat seven points clear at the top of the table, it is also worth noting that the Reds hold both the best attacking and defensive record in the division. As for their recent run of results, Dundalk are enjoying a four-match winning run across all competitions and have bagged three or more goals in each of those victories.

Bet: Dundalk 2/1 to beat UCD and over 3.5 goals in Friday’s Premier Division contest @ Bet 365