League of Ireland leaders Shamrock Rovers host Galway United at Tallaght Stadium on Friday evening.
The Hoops are on a stuttering run of form at the moment, winning only three of their last seven games and needing a late leveller to draw with Derry City on Monday.
Galway United come into the match with just two victories in 10 games, though they did win last time out to move to within two points of sixth place in the League of Ireland table with three games in hand.
Shamrock Rovers v Galway United Tips Summary
Best Bet: Both teams to score @ 19/20
Alternative Bet: Shamrock Rovers to win @ 19/50
Bet Builder: Over 2.5 goals, Shamrock Rovers Halftime/Full-time & Michael Noonan anytime goalscorer @ 7/1
Shamrock Rovers v Galway United Prediction
Best Bet: Both teams to score @ 19/20
Rovers remain top of the League of Ireland Premier Division, but must improve on their recent patchy form if they are going to stay in first place.
One of the Hoops' issues which has led to dropped points has been the side's lack of clean sheets.
In the nine matches played since the first week of May, Stephen Bradley's side have recorded only two shutouts.
They have had no issues scoring, firing a blank only once in 10 games and will be confident of scoring again on Friday.
Taking on Galway United, the Tribesmen have conceded 11 goals in six and haven't kept a clean sheet since February.
Eleven of the last 12 games involving United have seen both teams score and this is a scenario that looks like it could play out again at Tallaght Stadium on Friday.
The two sides each found the net when they last met as Rovers earned a 3-1 victory at Eamonn Deacy Park.
Alternative Bet: Shamrock Rovers to win @ 19/50
While Rovers have struggled to maintain their usual top form, the Hoops should get back to winning ways against United.
Despite losing to Dundalk, Sligo Rovers and Shelbourne since the middle of May, Rovers remain at the top of the table which should give the side confidence.
Bradley's men have actually won three of their last five games, while they showed character and fight to level late on against Derry City late on.
St Patrick's Athletic are six points behind in second with two games in hand, so the Hoops have to put a run together to ensure they maintain top spot.
United have won two of their last five matches, but have picked up just 10 points from a possible of 30 and should find it difficult at Tallaght Stadium.
The Tribesmen's last visit in March ended in a 2-0 defeat and John Caulfield's side may have to leave with no points again on Friday.
Shamrock Rovers v Galway United Bet Builder Tip
Over 2.5 goals
Shamrock Rovers Half-time/Full-time
Michael Noonan anytime goalscorer
Pays @ 7/1
With both sides scoring but struggling to keep clean sheets, Friday night's game is likely to feature over 2.5 goals as Rovers will probably need to score more than once to win.
Four of the last six United matches have seen three or more goals scored, while five of the most recent Hoops games have also had three or more shots hit the back of the net.
In six of the last seven matches Rovers have won Bradley's team have led at half-time and look good to be ahead at the interval against United, who have found themselves trailing in four of their last six games.
Young striker Michael Noonan has scored four goals this season and netted to seal the 2-0 victory at Waterford last week.
Being handed opportunities off the bench, the former St Pat's forward scoring anytime could prove a smart play.
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Key Match Stats
Shamrock Rovers have won both matches against Galway United this season
Eleven of the last 12 matches featuring the Tribesmen have seen both teams to score
Shamrock Rovers are the joint-second top scorers in the League of Ireland with 35 goals - Bohemians have netted 36
Galway United have only played 20 matches so far this season, having three games in hand on some clubs
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