Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock Rovers tips and predictions

Sligo Rovers won't have it all their way

With 8 points between them, it's third placed Sligo Rovers versus first placed Shamrock Rovers in this Premier Division clash.

Shamrock Rovers have plenty of reasons to think they can win. Their price doesn't represent any great value though. This preview looks at the main metrics in order to make the best value prediction; an away win.

There's not that much separating these sides so the hosts could still be frustrated by some of their recent displays. Sligo Rovers have been all over the shop in terms of value for bettors. They've lost 7 of their last 10 matches. A look at some of the visitors' results provides some clues for what to expect.

Shamrock Rovers have won 13 of their last 20 trips away. Impressively, they've scored at least once in 18 of their last 20 away fixtures. If they don't put out their best starting eleven they still have goal scorers to add to this run of form. In defence they have also posted some good numbers. They've kept a clean sheet in 9 of their last 20 away matches. If the away side puts in a repeat of what they are capable of they should prevail.

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The head-to-head shows that Sligo Rovers have only won once in the last 7 matches between the teams.