On July 19, at 19:45, Derry City receives Sligo Rovers’ visit in the 26th round of the Irish Football Championship. The hosts are favorites after an exhilarating season, but Sligo is far from being an easy to beat team.
Brandywell Stadium in Derry meets two of the Irish league’s quality bands. After 24 matches, Derry City is on the 4th place and has a long series of invincibility, but also three consecutive draws at the go (36-24). With a very good attack, the hosts could wreak havoc with Sligo, who was in the spot (25-30 golaver) with 25 matches.
Last season, both bands drew white: Derry made 0-0 at home with modest UC Dublin, in a notable semi-surprise of the championship. Sligo Rovers only scored a point in the Waterford dispute and the white-red offensive problems are obvious. Sligo scored one goal in the last three games, but lost one match in the previous seven! Derry has five draws in the last six official matches, being also a hard-to-beat band.
At the last direct duel, equality continued until the end (0-0), after Derry won the previous two disputes with 2-0 and 1-0. Derry is in a slight loss of speed and although he has a good lot, he will not have an easy match on Friday.
PREDICTION: Derry City to win @ 1,68
