SLIGO ROVERS VS DUNDALK PREVIEW & PREDICTION
Sligo Rovers and Dundalk meet at The Showgrounds, in a match for the 8th round of the Premier League. The record of direct confrontations in this stadium is favorable to the visiting team, which in the last 7 matches won 5 and tied 2. but the last time these two teams met in this stadium was on 07-29-2017, for the Premier League League, which ended in a draw by (1-1). B. Igiehon (24 ‘) scored the goals of the match, for Sligo Rovers, and N. Vemmelund (10′), for Dundalk. Attention to the house factor, since the Sligo Rovers usually conquer different results at home and abroad.
Sligo Rovers:
After 2 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses, the home team is currently in the 8 th position, with 7 points won. In their last match, they tied with the Bohemians out by (2-2), after in the previous match they won by (1-2) out in a match against Bray Wanderers. This is a team that, oddly enough, has had better results in away matches than at home, since in the last 30 matches they register 7 wins, 5 draws and 3 losses in away matches; against 5 wins, 6 draws and 4 losses at their stadium. For the league, Sligo Rovers won 3 points out of 12 possible points, after 1 win and 3 losses in the last 4 matches they played in their stadium. They have not been very strong defensively, since they have suffered goals in the last 6 matches, but their attack has scored frequently, since they have scored goals in 5 of the last 6 matches for this competition. In the last 5 away matches for all competitions there is 1 period that stands out: they have conceded 3 of their 8 goals between minutes (76’-90 ‘).
The Sligo part for this game with a tie to two against the Bohemians, adding in this way according to the game followed without losing in the Irish championship. Of note that the landlords are still in the bottom of the leaderboard, that is, a win would be very important. In this game against his fans, coach Gerard Lyttle must not make major changes compared to the previous starting eleven, with McCabe being the main responsible for organizing the offensive process. On the other hand, Adam Morgan is the best score of Sligo in the championship, with 4 goals scored. Without great surprises, the local team exhibits some difficulties in the maintenance of possession and completion of the ball. For this game the coach does not have the injured Patrick McClean.
Dundalk:
After 3 wins and 3 draws, the away team is currently in the 3 rd position, with 12 points won. In the last match, they have won at home against Waterford United by (1-0), after in the previous match they have tied tied in an away match against St Patrick’s, by (0-0). This is a team that usually maintains its competitive levels in home and away matches, since in the last 30 matches they register 9 wins and 6 draws as a visitor, with 34 goals scored and 9 conceded; against 10 wins, 4 draws and 1 loss at their stadium, with 30 goals scored and 7 conceded. In the last 10 away matches Dundalk has 7 wins and 3 draws. The team has presented great defensive solidity, as they have not suffered a goal in the last 6 matches in this competition. There is 1 period that stands out in the last 8 away matches for all competitions: they have scored 5 of their 12 goals between minutes (76’-90 ‘).
The Dundalk arrives at this motivated day, after having won a home victory over Waterford, by 1-0, continuing in this way without losing in this championship. Despite playing away from home, coach Stephen Kenny must maintain his usual tactical scheme, that is, the 4-2-3-1, benefiting possession of the ball and attacks organized by the flanks. It is important to emphasize that the great highlight of this team is striker Patrick Hoban, who scored 3 goals. For this game the foreign trainer has all its players.
PREDICTION: Dundalk to win @ 1.45
