{"id":2144,"date":"2026-07-07T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/bohemians-vs-st-josephs-fc-predictions-picks-odds-09-07-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-07-07T17:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T17:00:00","slug":"bohemians-vs-st-josephs-fc-predictions-picks-odds-09-07-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/bohemians-vs-st-josephs-fc-predictions-picks-odds-09-07-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Bohemians vs St Josephs FC Predictions, Picks & Odds – 09\/07\/2026"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n \"\"\n Europa Conference League<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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\n \"Bohemians\"\n Bohemians<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
\n 09 Jul 2026<\/span>\n 18:00<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
\n \"St\n St Josephs FC<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n Prediction:<\/span>\n
\n Bohemians to win<\/span>\n 1.20<\/span><\/span>\n <\/div>\n View Odds\"Stake\" ><\/a>\n \n <\/div>\n
\n Pick your prediction<\/span>\n
\"\" Bohemians<\/a>Draw<\/a>\"\" St Josephs FC<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>

Bohemians vs St Josephs FC Predictions, Picks & Odds – 09\/07\/2026<\/h1>
\"\"Europa Conference League · 1st Qualifying Round<\/div>
<\/rect><\/line><\/line><\/line><\/svg> 09 Jul 2026<\/span>\n<\/path><\/circle><\/svg> Dalymount Park<\/span>\n<\/path><\/circle><\/svg> Louis Hecq<\/span><\/div>
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Bohemians vs St Josephs FC – Best bets of the match<\/h3>\n
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Bookmaker<\/th>1<\/th>X<\/th>2<\/th>Bonus info<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n
Stake<\/strong><\/td>1.20<\/span><\/td>6.10<\/span><\/td>12.50<\/span><\/td>View Odds<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>
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<\/polygon><\/svg> Our prediction<\/div>\n
1: Bohemians to win<\/div>\n
\n 1.20<\/span><\/span>\n on Stake\"Stake\"<\/span>\n · Confidence High<\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n
<\/circle><\/polyline><\/svg> Odds recorded on 08 Jul 2026 at 00:00 · Odds are subject to change<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/path><\/path><\/path><\/path><\/path><\/path><\/svg>Competition:<\/strong> Europa Conference League<\/span><\/div>
<\/path><\/line><\/svg>Stage:<\/strong> 1st Qualifying Round<\/span><\/div>
<\/rect><\/line><\/line><\/line><\/svg>Date:<\/strong> 09 Jul 2026<\/span><\/div>
<\/circle><\/polyline><\/svg>Time:<\/strong> 18:00 BST<\/span><\/div>
<\/path><\/circle><\/svg>Stadium:<\/strong> Dalymount Park<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Bohemians vs St Josephs FC Preview<\/h2>

Bohemians return to European competition for the first time since 2021, and their timing could hardly be better. Alan Reynolds' side have hit a rich vein of form, rattling off three consecutive wins with three clean sheets in the League of Ireland Premier Division. Their most recent outing, a composed 2-0 victory over Drogheda United on July 3, underlined growing defensive solidity. Sitting second in the table, Patrick Hickey's return from suspension further strengthens the squad for this Conference League opener at Dalymount Park.<\/p>

St Joseph's FC arrive in Dublin as heavy underdogs, a part-time Gibraltar outfit facing a professional Irish side in peak mid-season rhythm. Their last competitive fixture came back in April, raising serious questions about match sharpness. The club will look to deploy a disciplined, low-possession counter-attacking approach, hoping to frustrate Bohemians before striking on the break. Ambition is not lacking; the Gibraltarian side have spoken of causing a seismic shock, though bridging the gap in quality and fitness represents a formidable challenge.<\/p>

Bohemians deserve strong backing at 1.20<\/span> in this Europa Conference League first qualifying round tie at Dalymount Park. They sit second in the League of Ireland Premier Division, boasting 40 goals scored across 25 matches. Three consecutive wins with three clean sheets heading into this fixture demonstrate a squad firing on all cylinders under Alan Reynolds.<\/p>

St Joseph's, a part-time Gibraltar outfit, have not played a competitive match since April. That two-month gap raises serious concerns about match sharpness against a professional side in mid-season rhythm. Bohemians' possession-based approach should dominate proceedings, starving the visitors of the ball they need for their counter-attacking style to function.<\/p>

The under 2.5 goals market at N\/A also warrants attention. Bohemians have kept three straight clean sheets, and St Joseph's lack the quality to trouble a well-organised defence consistently. Patrick Hickey's return from suspension strengthens Reynolds' options further. A comfortable home win with limited goals looks the likeliest outcome. Odds correct at time of publication.<\/p>

Trends to Know about Bohemians vs St Josephs FC<\/h2>
  • Bohemians riding three consecutive clean sheets<\/li>
  • St Josephs inactive since April competitively<\/li>
  • Bohemians scored 40 league goals this season<\/li><\/ul>
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    Form & Statistics: Bohemians vs St Josephs FC<\/h3>\n
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    Bohemians<\/h4>\n \n

    Season statistics<\/p>\n

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    2.6<\/span>Total goals<\/span><\/div>\n
    57%<\/span>Both teams score<\/span><\/div>\n
    1.5<\/span>Goals scored<\/span><\/div>\n
    1.1<\/span>Goals conceded<\/span><\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>
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    St Josephs FC<\/h4>\n \n

    Season statistics<\/p>\n

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    4.1<\/span>Total goals<\/span><\/div>\n
    31%<\/span>Both teams score<\/span><\/div>\n
    3.6<\/span>Goals scored<\/span><\/div>\n
    0.5<\/span>Goals conceded<\/span><\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>
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    Statistic<\/th>Bohemians<\/th><\/th>St Josephs FC<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n
    Last 5 results<\/td>·<\/td>·<\/td>·<\/td><\/tr>
    Avg goals scored<\/td>1.5<\/td>·<\/td>3.6<\/td><\/tr>
    Avg goals conceded<\/td>1.1<\/td>·<\/td>0.5<\/td><\/tr>
    Under 2.5 (last 5)<\/td>·<\/td>·<\/td>·<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n<\/div>
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    \n Probable lineup<\/span>\n

    Lineups: Bohemians vs St Josephs FC<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n
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    Bohemians<\/h4>
    4-3-3<\/div>

    Starters<\/p>

    1. 1<\/span> Paul Walters<\/li>
    2. 2<\/span> Darragh Power<\/li>
    3. 3<\/span> Cian Byrne<\/li>
    4. 4<\/span> Ryan Burke<\/li>
    5. 5<\/span> Patrick Hickey<\/li>
    6. 6<\/span> Dawson Devoy<\/li>
    7. 7<\/span> Sadou Diallo<\/li>
    8. 8<\/span> Harry Vaughan<\/li>
    9. 9<\/span> Ross Tierney<\/li>
    10. 10<\/span> Colm Whelan<\/li>
    11. 11<\/span> Josh Harpur<\/li><\/ol>

      Bench<\/p>

      • Kacper Chorążka<\/li>
      • Niall Morahan<\/li>
      • Adam McDonnell<\/li>
      • Connor Parsons<\/li>
      • Zane Myers<\/li>
      • Hugh Martin<\/li>
      • Christopher Conlan<\/li><\/ul>

        Absent<\/p>

        • Alex Lacey (injury)<\/span><\/li>
        • Kian Best (injury)<\/span><\/li>
        • Sam Todd (Hamstring injury (late June 2026))<\/span><\/li>
        • Senan Mullen (Knock injury)<\/span><\/li>
        • Markuss Strods (Knock injury)<\/span><\/li>
        • Jordan Flores (Unknown injury)<\/span><\/li>
        • Dayle Rooney (Knee injury (March 2026))<\/span><\/li>
        • Douglas James-Taylor (Knock injury (June 2026))<\/span><\/li>
        • Dominik Plestil (Injury)<\/span><\/li>
        • Benson Sakala (Injury)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>

          St Josephs FC<\/h4>
          4-4-2<\/div>

          Starters<\/p>

          1. 1<\/span> Banda<\/li>
          2. 2<\/span> Olivero<\/li>
          3. 3<\/span> Barba Jimenez<\/li>
          4. 4<\/span> Martínez Montesinos<\/li>
          5. 5<\/span> Cardozo<\/li>
          6. 6<\/span> Sánchez López<\/li>
          7. 7<\/span> Volz<\/li>
          8. 8<\/span> González Pérez<\/li>
          9. 9<\/span> Forján Gutiérrez<\/li>
          10. 10<\/span> Gibson<\/li>
          11. 11<\/span> Juanfri<\/li><\/ol>

            Bench<\/p>

            • Gato Romero<\/li>
            • Fobi<\/li>
            • Valarino<\/li>
            • Marco Rosa<\/li>
            • Rey<\/li>
            • J. Coombes<\/li>
            • Francis Ferrón<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n

              Low confidence<\/p>\n<\/div>

              Both lineups carry a speculated tag here, so treat the tactical picture as provisional rather than settled. That said, Bohemians appear to be shaping up in a 4-3-3, with Dawson Devoy<\/strong> expected to pull strings in midfield as the Dublin side look to press high on home turf in this Conference League opener.<\/p>

              St Josephs arrive from Gibraltar in a compact 4-4-2, a shape designed to absorb pressure and hit on the counter. The 4-3-3 versus 4-4-2 contest sets up as a classic width-versus-solidity battle, and with both XIs drawn from speculative sources, the actual tactical picture on the night could shift meaningfully before kick-off.<\/p>

              How to Watch Bohemians vs St Josephs FC Match?<\/h2>

              What time is Bohemians vs St Josephs FC?<\/h3>

              Bohemians host St Josephs FC at Dalymount Park on 9 July 2026, with kickoff scheduled for 18:00 local time.<\/p>

              Where is Bohemians vs St Josephs FC being played?<\/h3>

              This match will be played at Dalymount Park<\/strong> in Dublin, the historic home ground of Bohemians.<\/p>

              How Can I Watch Bohemians vs St Josephs FC on TV and Live Stream?<\/h2>

              Check local listings for Europa Conference League qualifier broadcast details in your region.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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