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Published: Wednesday, 31st March, 2010 4:59pm

Weekly Soccer Forecast

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CHALLENGE CUP

OMP Utd v Dromin Utd: A big test for the Navan side, but the prospects of facing Knightsbrook in the semi-final might help them raise their game against last season's beaten semi-finalists. Verdict - OMP Utd.

PREMIER

Torro v Clones Town: Clones need a few more points to secure their status, but Torro must win this one to have any chance of survival. Verdict - Torro Utd.

Trim Celtic v Woodview: Trim Celtic can expect another tough game from Woodview, but it should yield three points. Verdict - Trim Celtic.

DIVISION 1

Navan Cosmos v Robinstown: The Cosmos could win again and get into the frame for promotion. They might even score six? Verdict - Navan Cosmos.

Navan Town v Marsh Celtic: Looks like Navan Town are on the slide into Div 2 for next season. Marsh will pose too many problems. Verdict - Marsh Celtic.

Newtown v Skryne/Tara: Skryne / Tara can get a little run going here after last week's victory. Verdict - Skryne / Tara.

Slane v Cavan Town: Slane can expect a backlash from Cavan Town in this one. Verdict - Cavan Town.

Bohermeen v Bellurgan: A leaky defence might be the downfall of Bohermeen who have the worst goals against in the division. Verdict - Bellurgan.

DIVISION 2

Boyne Harps v Parkvilla: No chance for Parkvilla who are on the way to a lower grade. Verdict - Boyne Harps.

Kells Celtic v Electro Celtic: Kells had a good win last week and the challenge will be to repeat that result. Verdict - Kells Celtic.

Black Bull v Kentstown: This will test Kentstown's title credentials, they could cause a surprise. Verdict - Kentstown.

DIVISION 3A

Rathkenny v Johnstown: The Navan side may have too much firepower for Rathkenny. Verdict - Johnstown.

DIVISION 3B

Enfield v Athboy: This result could go a long way to determining the destination of the title. Verdict - Athboy.

Fordrew v Castle Villa: The Moynalty side have been unlucky in recent weeks and could get it right here. Verdict - Castle Villa.

Inny Wanderers v Knightsbrook: Inny will still be without a league win after 90 minutes here. Verdict - Knightsbrook.

Sheelin v Oldcastle: Difficult to make a prediction on this one with two inconsistent teams. Verdict - draw.

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