Miguel Solomons
Dailysports's expert
On Friday, May 23, as part of Matchday 17 in the Irish Premier Division, Shelbourne will face off against Sligo Rovers. Kick-off is set for 20:45 Central European Time. Here’s my betting tip for this clash.
Shelbourne vs Sligo Rovers: match facts and head-to-head
Shelbourne have already played 17 matches this season and currently sit sixth in the standings with 23 points. That's a noticeable drop compared to last season, when they were crowned champions of Ireland. They’re now nine points adrift of the leaders and four off third place, so the race for European qualification is still on. However, they need to find some consistency: just two wins, three defeats and five draws in their last ten games.
Sligo Rovers are in even deeper trouble. Over their last ten matches, they’ve also managed only two wins, but have suffered six losses and drawn twice. Sligo Rovers are currently bottom of the Premier Division table, but are only separated from ninth place by goal difference. Plus, they have a game in hand, so their chances of avoiding direct relegation or even making the play-offs are still alive.
Probable lineups
- Shelbourne: Kearns, Gannon, Wilson, Ledwidge, Chapman, McEnroe, Lanny, Norris, Wood, Keffrey, Odubeko
- Sligo Rovers: Sargent, Reynolds, Mahon, Hutchinson, McElroy, Wolfe, Fitzgerald, Doyle-Hayes, Kavanagh, Elding, Hakiki
Prediction
Shelbourne are playing at home and, considering their shaky start to the season, will be fully focused on taking all three points. Their opponents are vulnerable, given Sligo Rovers’ current position in the table. That’s why backing a home win at odds of 1.49 looks like a solid choice.
