Both Teams To Score Accumulator Tips: BTTS Action at 20/1 Across Irish Friday Showdowns

Friday’s League of Ireland card provides a goldmine of BTTS potential, with mismatched defences, attacking threats and managerial shifts. Our five-match Both Teams To Score accumulator features expert BTTS calls on the key games, drawing on current form, injury updates, and head-to-head trends. Expect end-to-end action – and goals at both ends.

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🧠 Derry City vs Drogheda United

John Pentin; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
Rationale:
The Brandywell plays host to a European six-pointer, but this isn’t one where goals are expected to rain down from both sides. Derry City have notably tightened their rearguard recently, conceding just once in their previous two outings following a spell of poor form defensively. Under Tiernan Lynch, they’re rediscovering their organisation, and with home advantage and better fitness across the backline, they look prepared to suffocate a limited Drogheda threat.

As for the visitors, injuries have gutted Kevin Doherty’s options in attack. With multiple absentees including Elicha Ahui and Joshua Thomas, Drogheda are forced into makeshift line-ups up front, and have often lacked bite on the road – scoring just once in their last three away fixtures.

With both clubs aware of the stakes, caution is likely to override ambition, especially from Drogheda. Derry will dominate the ball, but may find it tough to score freely. That said, a clean sheet looks very plausible.

Best Bet – Both Teams To Score: No

🧠 Galway United vs Shelbourne

Herrin Kendrick; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
Rationale:
A match that screams inconsistency and unpredictability often delivers goals – and Galway versus Shelbourne is shaping up exactly that way. Galway’s defence has cracked in three straight outings, and they now face a Shelbourne side under interim leadership, with Joey O’Brien attempting to stabilise after Damien Duff’s shock exit.

Shels remain offensively capable, with Mipo Odubeko and Harry Wood forming an effective pairing in the final third. Despite their erratic campaign, they’ve scored in six of their last seven. Galway, meanwhile, are missing top scorer Moses Dyer but will rely on Patrick Hickey and Stephen Walsh to find a route through.

Given Galway’s porous defence and Shelbourne’s recent tendency to concede late, BTTS looks a wise angle. Expect nervy defending and late drama – ideal for a goals-at-both-ends scenario.

Best Bet – Both Teams To Score: Yes

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🧠 Cork City vs St Patrick’s Athletic

Tyler Morris; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
Rationale:
Friday’s clash at Turner’s Cross has all the ingredients for goals on both sides. Cork have been woeful at the back all season, with both teams scoring in 18 of their 21 league games. It’s a remarkable strike rate, and they’ve become the go-to side for BTTS wagers.

Despite being near the foot of the table, Cork still offer attacking threat through the likes of Djenairo Daniels and Seani Maguire. Meanwhile, St Pat’s have endured a tough patch under Stephen Kenny, but continue to generate big chances – only to be thwarted by inspired goalkeeping.

Eventually, the law of averages suggests St Pat’s finishing will come good, especially against such a vulnerable backline. Cork are scrappy and can nick a goal themselves, especially at home. The combination of fragile defences and desperate need for points suggests we should see both sides on the scoresheet.

Best Bet – Both Teams To Score: Yes

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🧠 Bohemians vs Sligo Rovers

Steve Harrington; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
Rationale:
Dalymount Park is a fortress once again. Bohemians have shut out three consecutive visitors at home and are building momentum in the title race. Their style is measured, defensively solid, and grounded in control rather than chaos. Against a struggling Sligo side, a clean sheet looks well within reach.

Sligo arrive short on confidence and form, having lost seven of ten on the road. They struggle to create away from home, and with John Mahon suspended, they’ll be stretched defensively too. However, their bigger concern lies in front of goal – they’ve blanked in four of their last seven away matches.

With Bohs content to win efficiently, likely 1-0 or 2-0, this looks a mismatch both in quality and confidence. Expect another composed display from the hosts – and a Sligo side that barely threatens the scoreboard.

Best Bet – Both Teams To Score: No

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🧠 Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford

Gram Dodd; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
Rationale:
This one’s a perfect storm for BTTS punters. Shamrock Rovers, the division leaders, have been free-flowing at home – but also showed vulnerabilities in last week’s loss to Bohemians. They’ll look to bounce back and with Graham Burke and Aaron Greene both in strong form, the hosts should be good for at least one, if not two.

Waterford, meanwhile, are on a roll. A win over Bohemians and a draw against Shelbourne have injected confidence into their campaign. With Padraig Amond and Tommy Lonergan in sharp form, they carry plenty of attacking threat – even on the road.

The past four meetings between these two sides have produced goals for both, including a 3-1 win for Rovers earlier this season. Add to that Waterford’s desperation to push into the top half, and we’ve got a match ripe for BTTS backers.

Best Bet – Both Teams To Score: Yes

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