Dundalk play host to bottom club Waterford in the League of Ireland on Friday evening and will be aiming to earn a fourth straight victory.
The Lilywhites were struggling at the start of May with three defeats in four but have enjoyed an upturn in form, winning four of their last five games.
Waterford have also improved, claiming two victories in five, but remain in 10th place after enduring a 16-game wait for a first win of the League of Ireland campaign.
Dundalk v Waterford Tips Summary
Best Bet: Dundalk to win @ 1/2
Alternative Bet: Over 2.5 goals @ 1/2
Bet Builder: Both teams to score, Daryl Horgan anytime goalscorer & Over 9 corners @ 6/1
Dundalk v Waterford Prediction
Best Bet: Dundalk to win @ 1/2
Something has clicked at Oriel Park and Dundalk have picked up 13 points from a possible 15. With two games in hand, Ciran Kilduff's side are plotting to close the gap on League of Ireland leaders Shamrock Rovers.
Currently nine points off top spot, the Lilywhites are big favourites to defeat Waterford and earn a fourth straight win on Friday.
The Blues finally won a game last month, beating Drogheda, after a nightmare start to the season.
Following that up with a 4-0 victory over Sligo Rovers, Waterford were brought back down to earth by a 2-0 defeat by leaders Shamrock Rovers last week.
However, new boss Graham Coughlan has overseen a turnaround and his players are playing with more confidence.
Dundalk should prove too strong with home advantage though and know a win could see them leapfrog Bohemians into third place.
Alternative Bet: Over 2.5 goals @ 1/2
Dundalk have scored in all of their League of Ireland home matches this season and that run is likely to continue against Waterford.
The Blues have conceded more than any other team this season, letting in 42 goals in 21 matches.
Keeping only two clean sheets all campaign, both Waterford shutouts were recorded against Sligo Rovers.
Taking on Dundalk, the Blues have conceded a total of eight goals in just two matches, losing 5-0 away before drawing 3-3.
With an open game expected at Oriel Park, backing over 2.5 goals could prove a smart play.
Dundalk v Waterford Bet Builder Tip
Both teams to score
Daryl Horgan anytime goalscorer
Over 9 corners
Pays @ 6/1
While Dundalk have scored in eight straight games, the Lilywhites have also conceded in nine of their last 11 matches, so Waterford should get opportunities.
The Blues have failed to score only once since the start of May and will be confident they can get on the scoresheet at Oriel Park.
Daryl Horgan is Dundalk's top scorer with six goals and the veteran winger will be involved in plenty of the attacking play on Friday night.
Scoring the opener in the recent victory over Derry City, the former Preston North End and Wycombe Wanderers midfielder will be looking to add to his total.
Matches featuring Dundalk have more than 11 corners on average and the same total applies to Waterford games, therefore, backing over nine corners here may be a wise move.
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Key Match Stats
Dundalk have scored eight goals across two matches against Waterford this season
The Blues have conceded more goals than any other team, letting in 42 in 21 games
Dundalk have won four of their last five games to climb to fourth in the table
Waterford went 16 games before recording their first league victory of the season
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