Sligo Rovers take on the visitors St. Patricks in the round 26 match of Irish Premier Division. The match will be played on Friday, August 4th at Showgrounds (Sligo).
Last season, Sligo Rovers finished in fifth place in the championship. Currently, they are in seventh place, performing below their expectations. It should be noted that in their home matches, John Russell's team has not been losing frequently lately, and in the 12 league matches played at home, they have suffered only four defeats. In the last four home games, Sligo lost only once to the country's best team, Shamrock Rovers. In the other matches during this period, they secured three victories: against Derry City (1-0), Bohemians (3-1), and Cork City (1-0).
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Winning on the opponent's field will be quite challenging for The Saints; they certainly won't have an easy time against the second-ranked team in Sligo. Away from home in the current season, St. Patrick's Athletic won less frequently than they lost, with five wins and seven losses. In their last two away league matches, the team couldn't secure a win, drawing with Dundalk (1-1) and suffering a defeat against Drogheda (1-2). Moreover, in their recent home match in the championship, the Saints dropped points, drawing with Cork City (1-1). It's worth mentioning that the players also participated in the UEFA Europa Conference League qualifiers in July, where they unexpectedly lost twice to Dudelange (1-2 and 2-3).
The Saints are not in their best form currently, so I believe it is wise to place a bet on Sligo not to lose in this match. The guests have been losing points frequently in the league lately, and they have recently played in European competitions, which may also affect the players' physical fatigue. Moreover, in recent encounters, Sligo Rovers have shown good performances against St. Patrick's Athletic, often giving them a tough challenge rather than conceding defeat. In their last two meetings on their home ground, Sligo even came out victorious against the higher-ranked opponents with scores of 1-0 and 2-1. Even the most recent encounter at the opponent's field ended in favor of Sligo as they defeated The Saints in their home ground (0-1) in the current season's May fixture. Therefore, my prediction for this match is 1X, and the hosts are more than capable of securing at least a draw this time.
Prediction for the match: Sligo Rovers not to lose (1X).
