Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock Rovers prediction and betting tips - June 28, 2024
One of the fixtures of the 22nd round of the Irish Premier Division will be played on Friday at the "Showgrounds," where Sligo Rovers will host Shamrock Rovers. Here is the prediction for this match from the experts at Dailysports.
Sligo Rovers
"The Bit O' Red" are engaged in a battle to maintain their place in the elite division and currently sit seventh in the league table. In 21 matches, Sligo Rovers have accumulated 25 points, six points clear of the relegation zone. Additionally, John Russell's team has a game in hand. In their last Premier Division match, Sligo Rovers played away against Dundalk and narrowly lost 0-1, conceding the only goal early in the second half. This defeat marked their second consecutive loss. In 10 home games, "The Bit O' Red" have secured just three victories, losing three matches.
Shamrock Rovers
"The Hoops" are having an excellent season and are in contention for the championship title. Currently, Shamrock Rovers are in third place in the league table after 21 matches, with 31 points. They trail the league leaders, Shelbourne, by 12 points. In their last match, Shamrock Rovers played away against St Patrick's Athletic and lost 1-2. Despite scoring first, the hosts turned the game around after the break, with the winning goal coming in the 90+6 minute. This defeat was their third in the last five rounds, with two victories.
Interesting facts about the match and head-to-head history
- Shamrock Rovers are unbeaten against this opponent in 12 consecutive meetings, securing eight wins.
- The "Both teams to score" bet has only been successful once in the last four encounters.
- The "Total over 2.5" bet has been successful in four of the previous five matches.
Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock Rovers Prediction
Shamrock Rovers have been strong contenders in the championship race, but they have been slipping and losing points in recent matches. We believe it is wise to bet on "Shamrock Rovers win and Total under 3.5" with odds of 2.0.
