Published: Wednesday, 10th March, 2010 4:56pm

Weekly Soccer Forecast

by Conall Collier

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LEINSTER JUNIOR SHIELD

Lakelands v Knightsbrook: The Meath men handle knock-out fare well and could advance to the next round. Verdict - Knightsbrook.

PREMIER

Albion v Duleek: This is a must-win game for Duleek on Thursday night, they have games in hand, but a draw is the best they can hope for. Verdict - draw.

Torro v Rock Celtic: No joy anticipated for Torro Utd in this one. Verdict - Rock Celtic.

Square v Trim Celtic: The men from Tully Park can keep the pressure on at the top with maximum points in Ardee. Verdict - Trim Celtic.

Carrick v Duleek: After crashing out of the cup the Monaghan side will bounce back against Duleek. Verdict - Carrick.

DIVISION 1

Bellurgan v Skryne/Tara: Two-in-a -row on the horizon for Skryne / Tara. Verdict - Bellurgan.

Longwood v Navan Town: Cannot understand Longwood's revival and Navan Town can halt it. Verdict - Navan Town.

Marsh Celtic v Navan Cosmos: Cosmos are either in or out on the form front - out this week. Verdict - Marsh Celtic.

Newtown v Slane: Slane will target Newtown as a team they can beat. Verdict - Slane.

Cavan Town v Robinstown: Consistency is Robinstown's problem, they lose every week. Verdict - Cavan Town.

Bohermeen v Dromin: Slightly more difficult for Dromin this week. Verdict - draw.

DIVISION 2

Parkvilla v Kentstown: Another defeat likely for Parkvilla. Verdict - Kentstown.

BMC Utd v OMP Utd: The Navan side will pose one or two tough questions. Verdict - OMP Utd.

Electro v Black Bull: The journey to Nobber might unsettle the Drogheda men. Verdict - Electro.

Kells / Blackwater v Boyne Harps: Expect Kells / Blackwater to bounce back to winning ways. Verdict - Kells / Blackwater.

Park Celtic Summerhill v Rossin Rovers: Upward momentum to be maintained in Summerhill. Verdict - Park Celtic Summerhill.

DIVISION 3A

Johnstown v Rathkenny: Rathkenny unlikely to win two-in-a-row. Verdict - Johnstown.

Donacarney v Boca Rovers: Boca unlikely to lose two-in-a-row. Verdict - Boca Rovers.

DIVISION 3B

Castle Villa v Inny Wdrs: Castle Villa can get back to winning ways on Friday night against the bottom team. Verdict - Castle Villa.

Athboy v Enfield: Athboy can move closer to the title with a narrow win. Verdict - Athboy.

Sheelin v Fordrew: Fordrew are not expected to take anything from this game. Verdict - Sheelin.

Trim Town v Oldcastle: Both won last week and Trim appear to be improving. Verdict - draw.

ST PATRICK'S DAY

DIVISION 1

Robinstown v Longwood: Likely to be a parade towards the Robinstown penalty area. Verdict - Longwood.

Slane v Navan Town: The second meeting in 10 days, scores to be settled. Verdict - Navan Town.

DIVISION 2

Kentstown v Park Celtic Summerhill: Home advantage could be the difference. Verdict - Kentstown.

DIVISION 3A

Boca Rovers v Johnstown: Local rivalry will add to the tension and an away win likely. Verdict - Johnstown.

Rathkenny v Bailieboro: The Cavan side can certainly score goals and that will help them here. Verdict - Bailieboro.

DIVISION 3B

Enfield v Knightsbrook: Another big test for Enfield which they are not expected to pass. Verdict - Knightsbrook.