Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock Rovers Live Stream & Predictions – Hosts are Underestimated in the Premier Division
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- Sligo have lost just one of their last five home games vs Shamrock
- They are in solid form, so we are backing them to remain unbeaten
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Sligo Rovers have stepped up their game recently, claiming seven points from their last four matches. Shamrock Rovers have struggled at The Showgrounds over the past two years, so I’m backing the hosts to claim at least a point.
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Stats
- Sligo Rovers are unbeaten in 4 of their last 6 home matches.
- Sligo Rovers are unbeaten in 4 of their last 5 home matches against Shamrock Rovers.
- Sligo Rovers have seen BTTS in their last 2 matches.
- Shamrock Rovers have seen BTTS in 6 of their last 7 away matches.
HTH
Shamrock Rovers have a 39-18 advantage against Sligo Rovers with 17 draws in 74 matches.
They last met in May, the game being won by Shamrock Rovers 2-0.
Sligo Rovers Form
Sligo Rovers have been struggling in the Irish Premier Division this season, grabbing just 19 points in 22 matches and sit in the red zone.
John Russell’s side had solid results throughout June though, beating Waterford 1-0 at home, followed by a 1-0 defeat at Drogheda.
Next was a 2-1 home victory against Galway, while they snatched a point last weekend at Bohemians 1-1.
Youngster Owen Elding has been their key player so far this season, recording eight goals and two assists in 21 league appearances.
Shamrock Rovers Form
Runner-ups from the last season Shamrock Rovers are on a great path to reclaim the Premier Division title, collecting 48 points in 24 rounds and sit at top 11 points clear of Derry City.
Stephen Bradley’s men earned three straight victories in June against Shelbourne 2-1, Drogheda 2-1 and Cork City 4-1 before suffering a 2-0 loss at Bohemians.
They returned to winning ways instantly, beating Waterford 1-0 in front of the home crowd last weekend. Shamrock had 2.52-0.28 expected goals, 64% possession and 23-6 shots, while the only goal was scored by Rory Gaffney in the 74th minute.
Team News
Ronan Manning and Gareth McElroy are confirmed to miss this match for the home team due to injuries, while Conor Reynolds and Wilson Waweru have recovered and expected to start.
As for the visitors, Adam Matthews is recovering from a knee injury, while Lee Grace is serving a one-match suspension.
Predicted Starting Lineups
Sligo Rovers: Sergeant, Hutchinson, Denham, Reynolds, McDonagh, Patton, Hayes, Hakiki, Elding, Fitzgerald, Waweru
Shamrock Rovers: McGinty, Lopez, Cleary, O'Sullivan, Honohan, Watts, Healy, Grant, Mandroiu, Noonan, Burke
Verdict
Shamrock Rovers have struggled in their trips to Sligo, winning just one of the last five encounters at The Showgrounds. The hosts have been in decent form recently, so I’ll back them with a double chance here. BTTS is also tipped since I don't believe in goalless draw for this fixture.
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1-1 Draw
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