Weekly Soccer Forecast 15/5/10

Newtown v Navan Town: Crunch game for both sides who will be eager to finish off their respective campaigns with a win. Both can still stave off relegation although prospects look bleak for Newtown. Verdict - draw. DIVISION 2 Black Bull v OMP Utd: OMP Utd simply have to take something from this game to keep their rapidly flagging promotion hopes alive. It may be a tall order to eke out a win against a team above them. Verdict - draw. Bellurgan v Robinstown: A twist of fate could provide Robinstown with a vital boost in their struggle to avoid relegation. It looks certain that they will get the points from their game with Marsh Celtic. They will still need to take something from this encounter and they could do just that against a side with nothing to play for but pride. Verdict - Draw. SUNDAY PREMIER Duleek v Carrick Rovers: Carrick Rovers have the scent of a Premier crown in their sights but Duleek will make it difficult for the visitors from Monaghan. Verdict - draw Rock Celtic v Trim Celtic: The title is gone as far as Trim Celtic are concerned. They will be eager to finish off their league campaign with a win. Rock will be motivated by the prospect of claiming the league crown with a win here. They are unlikely to be stopped. Verdict - Rock Celtic. Torro v Ardee: We have been praising the dogged resistance displayed by Torro for some time now. They just don't know when to give in. That bulldog spirit has meant they avoided an immediate relegation to the lower division. We think they can sidestep the drop. Verdict: Torro. FITZSIMONS CUP Kells/Blackwater v Chord Celtic: Having ensured that they will remain in the race for the Div 1 title with a number of good results recently, Kells/Blackwater turn their attention back to winning a cup. They look to have too many aces for their opponents in this quarter-final tie. Verdict: Kells/Blackwater. DIVISION 2 Kentstown v Black Bull: Kentstown tapped into a rich vein of form just at the right time. They look destined to maintain the momentum right to the finish and claim the glory. Verdict: Kentstown. DIVISION 3A Boca Rovers v Kingscourt: Boca have had their share of ups and downs this season. With home advantage they can enjoy one of the good days and take some joy from this play-off contest. Verdict: Boca. WEDNESDAY, 19th MAY DIVISION 2 Kells/Blackwater v Park Celtic Summerhill: Kells/Blackwater haven't given up on the divisional title and they look certain to pick up a victory in this encounter. Verdict - Kells/Blackwater. DIVISION 3A Johnstown v Boca Rovers: Cup final time has arrived for both these teams. Okay, there's no cup up for grabs at the end of this promotion play-off, but the efforts of a season hang in the balance. Verdict - Johnstown.