"Last seen putting in another concerning display as they slumped to a deserved 3-1 defeat at home against Bohemians, the Lilywhites have come tumbling down the Premier Division standings and they have sacrificed their spot in the European spots. Likewise, getting May underway with a 2-1 loss at the hands of Shelbourne, the former top-flight champions have now put just a single point on the board from any of their previous four consecutive Premier Division appearances. Likewise, landing just a sole win since the start of April, Dundalk have also showed some concerning defensive issues."
"Including a thrilling 3-3 stalemate away at Waterford earlier in the month, Friday's hosts have shipped 10 goals on their four-match winless rut. It should also be highlighted, Kilduff's camp have mustered just a single clean sheet from any of their last nine straight attempts - a run that stems all the way back to March 16th."
"As for the visitors, reclaiming their Premier Division crown last season, it is no secret that Shamrock are once again pencilled in as a landslide title contender this time around. Last seen securing a routine 3-1 victory away at Galway, Stephen Bradley's side are leading the chase at the top of the table and they will simply be looking to make another domestic statement here."
"Enjoying yet another top-flight purple patch, the Rovers have won six of their previous seven Premier Division appearances - a run that stems back to a 1-1 stalemate against Waterford on April 3rd. Likewise, with their stellar run highlighted by a 4-1 romp at home against Drogheda earlier in the mo"
Dundalk enter the match after a poor run that has dropped them out of European positions. They suffered a 3-1 home defeat to Bohemians and have managed only one point from their previous four Premier Division games. They have also recorded just one win since early April and have conceded heavily, shipping 10 goals across a four-match winless stretch. Dundalk have produced only one clean sheet in their last nine attempts, dating back to March 16. Shamrock Rovers are leading the title race and have been in strong form, winning six of their last seven league matches. They recently won 3-1 away at Galway and will look to make another attacking statement at Oriel Park.
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