St Joseph’s vs Bohemians Preview
St Joseph’s lacked the quality to compete with in-form Bohemians in the Conference League Qualifier first leg. The Bohs win games, score goals and an away victory with over 2.5 goals has value.
Bohemians on a 4 Match Winning Streak
- St Joseph’s have lost 2 of their last 3 matches.
- Bohemians have won 4 matches in a row.
- Bohemians have seen over 2.5 goals in 8 of their last 9 away games.
H2H
Bohemians beat St Joseph’s 2-0 in the only previous meeting.
St Joseph’s Struggle to Keep the Goals Out
Gibraltarian team St Joseph’s are out of form and haven't won in their previous four games, losing twice. They have conceded two or more goals in their last three fixtures.
The Saints downturn in form started with a 0-0 draw against Europa FC. A 3-2 loss to Mons Calpe and a 3-3 stalemate with Lions Gibraltar followed.
Javi Munoz’s outfit lost again on Thursday after a 2-0 Conference League defeat to Bohemians. St Joseph's had two shots on target and conceded twice in the second half.
Bohemians Are a Team on the Up
Alan Reynolds’ Bohemians have hit top form recently and secured four consecutive wins in all competitions, scoring nine.
The Irish side started their winning run with a 3-0 triumph against Shelbourne. Bohemians also beat St Patrick's and Drogheda 2-0, attempting 1.78 XG or more in each victory.
The Bohs made it for wins in a row following a 2-0 home triumph over St Joseph's. Douglas James-Taylor and Connor Parsons scored and Bohemians had five shots on target.
Predicted Starting Lineups & Team News
St Joseph’s (4-3-3): Bradley Banda; Kingsley Fobi, Geovanni Barba, Javi Paul, Sebastien Lauture; Marco Rosa, Juanma, Bakary Essamay Diedhiou; Francis, Alvaro Cascajo, Julian Valarino
St Joseph’s have no injuries or suspensions.
Bohemians (4-3-3): Paul Walters; Darragh Power, Patrick Hickey, Sam Todd, Senan Mullen; Dawson Devoy, Jordan Flores, Ross Tierney; Harry Vaughan, Colm Whelan, Markuss Strods
Colm Whelan has scored and assisted twice in his last four appearances. The attacker is expected to start against St Joseph’s.