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Weekly soccer forecast

by Conall Collier  Updated: Wednesday, 4th January, 2012 9:30am

Navan Cosmos take on OMP Utd in Division 1 on Sunday at 11.45am.

Clash of the week - Div 1 - Navan Cosmos v OMP Utd: Lots of local pride on the table as two of Navan's top teams get ready to settle a few scores. Plenty of goals in prospect with Cosmos tipped to score more than OMP. Verdict - Navan Cosmos.

CHALLENGE CUP

Kells Celtic v Quay Celtic: Difficult to see Kells Celtic getting a victory in this one as Dundalk side Quay Celtic are currently enjoying a good run in the Premier and will probably pose too many questions for the Meath men. Verdict - Kells Celtic.

Slane Wanderers v Woodview Celtic: Another tie where it's not going to be easy for the Meath side, even with home advantage. Slane will make Woodview work hard for victory. Verdict - Woodview Celtic.

BJD Celtic v Kingscourt Harps: This all-Cavan clash will produce plenty of goalmouth action with Kingscourt most likely to advance to the next round. Verdict - Kingscourt Harps.

Duleek v Torro Utd: Visitors Torro will view this as a game they can win, but that perspective might be changed after 90 minutes. Verdict - Duleek.

PREMIER

Clones Town v Trim Celtic: A long trip for Trim Celtic to the border town of Clones, they should return with three points. Verdict - Trim Celtic.

DIVISION 1

Drogheda Crescent v Longwood: Likely to be a bit tough for Longwood on this trip across the Boyne into the Wee County. Verdict - Drogheda Crescent.

Navan Town v Knightsbrook: Pointless and in apparent freefall, Navan Town's descent looks set to continue. Verdict - Knightsbrook.

Cavan Town v Kentstown Rovers: A must-win game for Kentstown Rovers and they have the ability to negotiate Cavan Town. Verdict - Kentstown Rovers.

DIVISION 2

Black Bull v Athboy Celtic: Looks like Athboy will continue to nose-dive towards the lower grade for next season, no gains to be expected in Drogheda unless they visit the nearby shopping centre on the way home. Verdict - Black Bull.

Chord Celtic v Robinstown: Robinstown can maintain a challenge for the title with a victory against Chrod. Verdict - Robinstown.

Skryne/Tara v Kells/Blackwater: The visiting combination will pose too many questions for the host combination. Verdict - Kells/Blackwater.

DIVISION 3A

Bohermeen Celtic v Rossin Rovers: This could end in a high-scoring draw if Rossin can convert some of the chances thast they create. Verdict - draw.

Enfield Celtic v Donore: Enfield could challenge for the title if they win their back games, that could start against Donore. Verdict - Enfield Celtic.

Boca Rovers v Trim Town: Navan side Boca Rovers are unlikely to lose any ground after the visit of Trim Town, only one result possible. Verdict - Boca Rovers.

DIVISION 3B

BMC Utd v Bailieboro Celtic: Expect the struggle for points around the Thomastown area of Crossakiel to continue unabated in 2012. Verdict - Bailieboro Celtic.

Oldcastle Utd v Virginia Celtic: Local pride will have to be salvaged and the most logical outcome is that Oldcastle will be smiling when Virginia head home. Verdict - Oldcastle Utd.

DIVISION 4

Dyn Drogheda v Rathkenny Rovers: A top of the table clash that could produce some fireworks, Rathkenny will take the points home regardless. Verdict - Rathkenny Rovers.

Kilmessan v Glen Abbey: The bet of the week, Kilmessan to win by at least two goals, get the money on early. Verdict - Kilmessan.

O'NEILL SHIELD

Electro Celtic v Balrath: New boys Balrath lost the only point they managed on the pitch when Carlingford withdrew this week from Div 4 and all the results were declared void. They won't get much out of this game either. Verdict - Electro Celtic.