Derry City vs Sligo Rovers predictions for Friday’s Irish Premier Division affair. Derry City will try to get a win over Sligo Rovers to close the gap with the top of the table. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.
Match Live Friday, 7th July at 7:45 pm In:
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Derry City vs Sligo Rovers Predictions
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A Clash of Home Dominance and Away Struggles
Key Stats
– Sligo Rovers have struggled on their travels, managing to score only two goals in their last four away matches.
– Derry City, on their home turf, have been unbeaten in five matches, demonstrating their dominance at home.
As the Irish Premier Division edges towards its crescendo, we turn our focus to the high-stakes encounter between Derry City and Sligo Rovers. Derry City, displaying strong performances on their home turf, are eager to tighten their grip on the top spot, while Sligo Rovers, suffering a series of away defeats, are striving to break the chain.
A Tale of Two Teams
Derry City have enjoyed a commendable streak of home matches. They have been unbeaten in five home league games, with a notable average of 1.8 goals per game. Their strong defence has managed to keep four clean sheets, pointing to their control and assertiveness on home ground.
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On the flip side, Sligo Rovers’ away form paints a contrasting picture. They have managed to secure just one point from their last four away matches. Despite snapping a four-match winless streak against Bohemians, their torrid away record projects a challenging scenario for them in the upcoming face-off against Derry City.
Sligo Rovers: A Struggle to Find the Net
With just two goals in their last four away games, Sligo Rovers’ offensive shortcomings have been apparent. Despite their impressive attacking record at home, their away form has lacked the necessary firepower. Their average of 1.1 goals per game, and a relatively low percentage of successful dribbles per game (6.5), underpins their struggles in front of goal during away matches.
Defensively, Sligo has been susceptible, conceding 1.4 goals per game. Their limited number of clean sheets (2) throughout the season compared to Derry’s more impressive defensive stats (11 clean sheets) portrays a frailty that Derry could exploit.
Derry City: Home Comforts and Defensive Might
In stark contrast, Derry City have been formidable at home. Their five-game unbeaten streak, complemented by an impressive average of 1.3 goals per game, showcases their offensive prowess. Their defensive solidarity, evidenced by a whopping 11 clean sheets and an average of 0.8 goals conceded per game, points to a well-drilled unit that will pose a tough challenge for the struggling Sligo attack.
Derry’s possession stats (56.7%) also indicate their ability to control the game, creating more opportunities for themselves and limiting those of their opponents. Their shot accuracy (3.9 shots on target per game) further demonstrates their efficiency in front of goal.
Predictions: Goals Galore and a Win for Derry City
Despite the contrasting forms and performances of both teams, this encounter is predicted to witness a flurry of goals, more specifically over 3.5 goals. This might seem surprising given Sligo’s poor away scoring record and Derry’s defensive prowess. However, Sligo’s desperation for points and Derry’s strong scoring record at home suggest that both teams will look to take the game to their opponent, creating opportunities for a goal-fest.
Moreover, with Derry’s firm defensive record, an assertive midfield controlling possession, and their attacking line’s potential to be clinical in front of goal, we predict a 3-1 win for Derry City in the correct score market. Sligo’s need to attack might leave them exposed at the back, allowing Derry to capitalise and score. However, Sligo could also find the back of the net as they throw everything into their attack and they do have an average of around a goal per game.
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