Weekly Soccer Forecast
Duleek v Rock Celtic: This used to be one of the top trophies in the MDL, not anymore, but still worth winning. Tough one for Duleek. Verdict - Rock Celtic. PREMIER Square v Torro: Can Torro do the impossible? They did it last year when they put in late surge to avoid the drop. Last Sunday's win over Woodview was a real shock. Can lightning strike twice? Unlikely. Verdict - Square. Woodview v Trim Celtic: Last week's defeat to Carrick scuppered any realistic chances Trim Celtic had of claiming the big prize. Woodview will be eager to make up for the Torro setback. Verdict - Woodview. DIVISION 1 Bellurgan v Bohermeen: Bohermeen have still the spectre of relegation hanging over them and that could be motivation enough to win here. Verdict - Bohermeen. Robinstown v Marsh Celtic: There seems to be no stopping Marsh. Robinstown badly need the points, but have they got the firepower to punch holes in the league leader's defence? The evidence suggests not. Verdict - Marsh. Cavan Town v Navan Town: Navan Town desperately seek a victory to stave off relegation. It's not a happy scenario for the Navan side especially as Cavan Town are still in with a shout for the title. Verdict - Cavan Town. Dromin v Longwood - For so long anchored at the bottom of the table Longwood are making a valiant attempt to pull away from the relegation mire. They could yet do it although they are unlikely to get much joy from this encounter. Verdict - Dromin. DIVISION 2 Kells Celtic v Rossin: Kells Celtic are safe from relegation while Rossin are already consigned to the lower division for next season. The Kells side should pick up three points from this meaningless encounter. Verdict - Kells Celtic. Black Bull v Kentstown: A victory here for Black Bull would certainly ensure that they will be crowned champions. Kentstown can dig out a valuable point. Verdict - draw. Boyne Harps v Parkvilla: Parkvilla could do with taking something from this game if only to help the morale of their young, developing side. Boyrne Harps have nothing to play for yet they are unlikely to yield the points. Verdict - Boyne Harps. Electro v Park Celtic Summerhill: Two sides with very similiar formcards. That suggests one outcome. Verdict - draw. OMP v BMC: With just two victories all season BMC have clearly struggled to put teams away. They are also the MDL's draw specialists, with more than any other side. However, OMP are on a good run and will surely shade this one. Verdict - OMP. St Laurence's v Kells/Blackwater: Big game for both sides as they go chasing for a promotion place and maybe even the title. A defeat for either outfit would be a huge blow to their ambitions. Caution the keyword. Verdict - draw. DIVISION 3A Boca Rovers v Chord: Remarkably Chord have lost only one game in the league all season yet still find themselfves in mid-table. Boca are on a roll and can copperfasten top spot. Verdict - Boca Rovers. Johnstown v Kingscourt: A real six-pointer for two teams who look very even in terms of strengths and weaknesses. This will be a tight, uncompromising affair and points to one outcome. Verdict - draw. DIVISION 3B Fordrew v Trim Town: Trim Town can pick up victory here to consolidate their mid-table postion against struggling Fordrew. Verdict - Trim Town. Sheelin v Enfield: Unlikely to be much between these two teams although Enfield's superior form suggests they can edge it. Verdict - Enfield. Knightsbrook v Castle Villa: Back to bread and butter fare for Knightsbrook after their exciting cup exploits. Tired or not, Knightsbrook should still prevail. Verdict - Knightsbrook.