Bray Wanderers and Sligo Rovers face off at Carlisle Grounds, in a match for the 24 th round of the Premier League. Sligo Rovers won out (1-2) the last time they met in this edition of the league, on 03-12-2018. In this stadium, the history of direct confrontations is favorable to the home team, which records 4 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in the last 7 matches. However, the last time these two teams played a match at this stadium was on 03-12-2018, in a match for the Premier League that ended with a Sligo Rovers victory by (1-2). The goals of the match were scored by P. O’Conor (64 ‘), for Bray Wanderers, and C. McAleer (21’ and 28 ‘), for Sligo Rovers. In this game the home factor may be decisive, since both teams present considerable differences in the results achieved at home and as a visitor.
Bray Wanderers:
The home team is currently in the 10 th position of the league, with 12 points won, after 3 wins, 3 draws and 18 losses. In the penultimate match, they tied in a home match against Waterford United, by (0-0). In the last match, they lost in an away match against Limerick, by (2-1). This is a team that usually makes good use of the home advantage, stronger with the help of its supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 1 draw and 14 losses in away matches, with 4 goals scored and 44 conceded; against 4 wins, 4 draws and 7 losses at their stadium, with 15 goals scored and 24 conceded. In the last 10 home league matches Bray Wanderers has a record of 3 wins, 2 draws and 5 losses, so they have won 11 points out of 30 possible. In their home league matches the most frequent final result at halftime was 0-0 (5 out of 11 matches). The team allowed goals to the opponent in 9 of the last 10 matches for this competition, so it has not been very strong defensively. This is a team that usually scores a few times first: it only opened the scoring in 4 of its last 24 games for the Premier League, and never reached halftime advantage. In 24 matches in this tournament, he suffered the first goal 18 times and never got the comeback. There is 1 period that stands out in the last 11 home matches for this competition: they have suffered 6 of their 17 goals between minutes (61’-75 ‘).
The Bray Wanderers is still going through great difficulties this season and currently occupies one of the last positions, with 23 points won. It is important to note that the locals lost in the previous day, against Limerick, by 2-1. In this game against the fans, coach Martin Russell should opt for the usual 4-2-3-1, Coughlan being the most offensive reference of this formation. The defensive sector is one of its weakest points, as it suffered on average 1.64 goals per game. Ronan Coughlan is the best scorer of this team, with 4 goals scored. Craig Walsh is out of injury.
Sligo Rovers:
After 6 wins, 5 draws and 12 losses, the away team is currently in the 7 th position of the league, with 23 points won. In the penultimate match, they won in an away match against St Patrick’s, by (0-3). In the last match, they lost in a home match against Waterford United, by (2-3). This is a team that, oddly enough, was better outside than at home, as in the last 30 matches they register 8 wins, 2 draws and 5 losses in away matches; against 3 wins, 4 draws and 8 defeats in their stadium. For the championship, Sligo Rovers won 14 points out of 30 possible, after 4 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses in the last 10 home matches. In their home league matches the most frequent result at half-time was the 0-0 (4 out of 10 matches). In 23 games in this tournament, he suffered the first goal 14 times and never got the comeback. In the last 10 away matches for this competition there is 1 period that stands out: they have conceded 4 of their 11 goals between minutes (76’-90 ‘).
The Sligo is one of the teams that are going through difficulties in this Irish championship. The visiting team occupies one of the last positions of the qualifying table and in the last game lost against Waterford, by 2-3, adding in this way the rejection in the last three games played. Despite playing away from home, coach Gerard Lyttle must play with the same tactical system of the last game, privileging the maintenance of ball possession and organized attacks: Wixted is a very fast player and exempt in the offensive transition. On the other hand, Adam Morgan is the best score of Sligo, with 4 goals scored. There are no absences of weight for this game.
PREDICTION: Sligo Rovers to win @ 1.65
