Dundalk vs Finn Harps Match Analysis and Prediction

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Dundalk will be looking to get back to winning ways, following consecutive game without a win, when the take on Finn Harps at Oriel Park on Friday.

The teams are currently sitting at poosite ends of the Ireland Premier table with the visitors looking to move out of the relegation playoff spot right now.

Dundalk suffered disappointment during their most recent match against St Patrick’s Athletic when they were held to a 1-1 draw, which marked their second game in a row without a victory.

As a result, they have dropped out of the top two places in the division down to third, but a victory on Friday has the potential of seeing them leapfrog Derry City, especially since their game has been postponed.

A 77th-minute goal from Daniel Kelly helped pull the team back into the game last weekend, which saved them from a back-to-back defeat after losing to Drogheda United in their previous match.

Despite those setbacks, Dundalk should be full of confidence when playing at Oriel Park on Friday, as they are currently unbeaten at home in the league this season.

Meanwhile, Finn Harps will be hoping they can push their opponents for a game as close as their last meeting, particularly since only once club have conceded more than them this season in the Ireland Premier.

That side happens to be UCD, who sit below them at the foot of the table, but currently there is only goal difference separating them, putting real pressure on Finn Harps.

The Harps’ most recent game almost saw them earn a result as Robert Jones’s goal appeared to be enough until Derry City responded eventually responded twice to win the game.

Ollie Horgan will be desperate for a change of fortunes, but having won just twice all season, it could proof a toll order.

Dundalk vs Finn Harps head to head

The two teams have previously met on 48 occasions across all competitions, where Dundalk have claimed 23 victories while Harps have won 12, and they have drawn in 13. Harps have scored 45 goals and conceded 78. In their last five meetings, Dundalk have won three while they have drawn twice.

Finn Harps 3-3 Dundalk 17/09/21

Dundalk (E)3-1 Finn Harps 21/09/21

Finn Harps 2-2 Dundalk 01/10/21

Dundalk 3-0 Finn Harps 28/02/22

Finn Harps 0-1 Dundalk 23/05/22

Dundalk latest home form

Dundalk have recently been on a good run of form at home, and they have won each of their nine most recent matches. They defeated University College Dublin 3-0 in their last home game in the league. In their last five matches, they have scored 10 goals and conceded just two.

Dundalk 3-1 Bohemians 13/05/22

Dundalk 1-0 St Patrick’s Athletic 27/05/22

Dundalk 1-0 Shamrock Rovers 17/06/22

Dundalk 2-1 Larne 18/06/22

Dundalk 3-0 UCD 01/07/22

Dundalk latest away form

Dundalk have recently been on a relatively good run of form on the road, having lost just one of their six most recent matches. They drew 1-1 with St Patrick’s Athletic in their last away game in the league. In their last five matches, they have scored four goals and conceded three.

Derry City 1-2 Dundalk 20/05/22

Finn Harps 0-1 Dundalk 23/05/22

Shelbourne 0-0 Dundalk 24/06/22

Drogheda United 1-0 Dundalk 08/07/22

St Patrick’s Athletic 1-1 Dundalk 15/07/22

Finn Harps latest home form

Finn Harps have recently failed to keep a good run of form at home, having won just one of their six most recent matches. They lost 2-1 to Derry City in their last home game in the league. In their last five matches, they have scored three goals and conceded seven.

Finn Harps 0-1 UCD 13/05/22

Finn Harps 0-1 Dundalk 23/05/22

Finn Harps 2-2 St Patrick’s Athletic 24/06/22

Finn Harps 0-1 Shamrock Rovers 01/07/22

Finn Harps 1-2 Derry City 17/07/22

Finn Harps latest away form

Finn Harps have recently been on a poor run of form on the road, having failed to win any of their seven most recent matches. They lost 3-1 to Shelbourne in their last away game in the league. In their last five matches, they have scored five goals and conceded 14.

Shamrock Rovers 3-1 Finn Harps 06/05/22

Drogheda United 3-1 Finn Harps 20/05/22

Derry City 2-2 Finn Harps 27/05/22

Sligo Rovers 3-0 Finn Harps 18/06/22

Shelbourne 3-1 Finn Harps 08/07/22

Dundalk news

Daniel Kelly has proven himself to be a goal threat throughout this season, including in the hosts’ most recent game.

Dundlak will also be looking to make the most out of Mark Connolly while they still have him, as his future remains unclear as he is only on loan from Dundee United.

Finn Harps news

Finn Harps were without Eric McWoods and Dylan Duncan in their most recent game, while David Webster is another injury concern that they are currently dealing with.

However, Filip Mihajevic was able to make his return to the squad from the bench, and he could be an option in the starting XI.