There’s a full round of games down for decision this weekend and by the end of it the playoff and promotion and relegation issues should be much clearer.

In Division 1A Clare, Waterford, Cork and Wexford all sit on 4 points. Cork and Wexford meet in Cork so that will remove one of them from the race. You’d have to expect Cork to win that one with home advantage. Waterford should comfortably account for Down in Waterford and no doubt give their scoring difference a boost in the process to move them closer to Clare who have a significant advantage in that regard. The banner men travel to Offaly where the home team desperately need a win to avoid getting dragged into the relegation battle. Clare seem to have shaken off most of their injury worries while Offaly seem to have developed a few so the Clare men should be able to get another 2 points there.

It’s equally tight in division 1B where Galway and Tipperary have 4 points, Kilkenny and Dublin have 3 and Limerick have 2. Galway and Tipp meet in Galway in what should be the game of the weekend. Ger Loughnane will no doubt have given his charges a roasting (and 50 laps of the nearest bog or sand banks) after their defeat to Dublin so I’d expect them to come out with all guns blazing and edge that one. Kilkenny should be able to build on their big win over Limerick and dispatch Antrim, although they do have to make an extra long journey to Ballycastle rather than the usual Casement Park. Limerick and Dublin should be a fascinating game. Dublin will be hugely confident of continuing their great start to the league while Limerick badly need to get back on track after two defeats. Limerick have home advantage and the Dubs 2 good results have come at home in Parnell Park so i’ll have to go with Limerick in that one.

In division 2A leaders Wicklow should solidify their advantage by beating bottom team Armagh. The two teams immediately behind them, Laois and Meath, meet in Portlaoise and Laois should be able to win that and keep the pressure on Wicklow.

In division 2B it’s very tight with Westmeath, Kildare and Mayo all on 3 points and Kerry on 2. Kildare travel over to London for a tricky assignment while Westmeath should be too strong for Mayo.

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