Michael Duignan says he wouldn't be surprised if Carlow beat Dublin in the Leinster SHC on Sunday.

Last year's Joe McDonagh Cup champions have defied the odds this season and with home advantage, Duignan reckons they will fancy their chances against Mattie Kenny's charges.

"This is massive because whoever loses it is in dire straits, Carlow have lost two and Dublin have only one point," the former Offaly star said on RTÉ Radio 1's Morning Ireland.

I think when the draw was made, I think Carlow would have targeted this match as a real possibility. They have competing brilliantly and they had a great run in the league as well.

I think a lot will depend on how Dublin set-up, if they go and play defensively and with Sean Moore dropping back, that’s going to allow Carlow to attack them. Carlow are physically strong in the forwards, they’re good in the air and they won’t particularly mind that system and they’ll find a way of breaking it down.

"I think Dublin would want to be very, very careful here and I won’t be surprised if the shock of the championship happens on Saturday, I think Carlow have a really good chance."

Duignan is also predicting wins for Limerick and Tipperary in the Munster SHC this weekend.

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