St Joseph’s vs Bohemians – predictions and odds – Conference League (16 July 2026)

Bohemians to win at 4/7 (1.57) is my preferred bet for the second leg against St Joseph’s in Gibraltar on Thursday in the Conference League first qualifying round.

The League of Ireland side hold a two-goal advantage from the first leg in Dublin and are in the driving seat to reach the next round against a St Joseph’s side that now have to go all out to turn the tie around.

While the 2-0 first-leg scoreline perhaps flattered the hosts, they did create the better chances throughout and deserved their win.

The situation now plays perfectly into the hands of Alan Reynolds’ side, as they can wait for their opponents to push forward, with Bohemians picking their moments to exploit the spaces on the counter-attack

The bookmakers also reflect the difference between the two teams, making Bohemians clear favourites to win the match as well as qualify for the next round. Current prices of around 4/7 (1.57) for an away victory look fair given the first-leg performance and the overall balance of the tie.

If you’re looking for a slightly bigger price, Bohemians to win to nil is also appealing. St Joseph’s will inevitably take more risks than they did in Ireland, but that could leave them exposed against a side with more quality.

With the 2-0 aggregate lead, Bohemians can afford to stay compact, frustrate the hosts and capitalise on the spaces that should open up as the game progresses.