Can Sligo Rovers put a dent in Derry City’s title charge when the teams meet at The Showgrounds in the Irish Premier Division fixture on Thursday, 4 July? View our betting tips for the contest below.
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Sligo Rovers vs Derry City prediction: Derry’s away form a worry
Key Stats
- Derry City have failed to win eight of their last 11 away games in the league.
- Sligo have won three of their last four assignments on home soil.
- Sligo scored twice in each of their last two matches at The Showgrounds.
- Both teams scored when these teams last crossed paths in May.
Correct score prediction: Sligo Rovers 2-1 Derry City
Sligo beat current champions Shamrock Rovers in their last home fixture, scoring twice along the way. That was their second brace in as many home fixtures, while Derry have been averaging 0.90 goals per away game this term.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Sligo dangerous underdogs
- HOME: 9/2 (5.50) – 18.2%
- DRAW: 11/4 (3.75) – 26.7%
- AWAY: 8/13 (1.62) – 61.9%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Despite dropping plenty of points on the road this season, City remain 8/13 favourites to win at Sligo on Thursday, however, Rovers have won three of their last four home games and they should pose a tricky test for the title hopefuls. Sligo have just an 18.2% chance of success according to the latest probability figures, though that looks on the low side. If you’re on the lookout for more Irish football predictions, head over to our football betting tips page.
Last five H2Hs: Recent results have been mixed
Sligo and Derry City drew 2-2 when they last met in May and Rovers have lost only one of their last seven meetings with the Candystripes overall.
Republic of Ireland Premier Division 24/05/24
Derry City
Sligo Rovers
Republic of Ireland Premier Division 24/02/24
Sligo Rovers
Derry City
Europe Friendlies 18/01/24
Sligo Rovers
Derry City
Republic of Ireland Premier Division 22/09/23
Sligo Rovers
Derry City
Republic of Ireland Premier Division 07/07/23
Derry City
Sligo Rovers
Sligo Rovers preview: Rovers missing two
Conor Reynolds and John Mahon are both out injured for Sligo and will sit Thursday's game out. Rovers produced an excellent display to beat Shamrock Rovers 2-0 in their last runout, so confidence in their camp should be high.
Predicted lineup: McGinty (GK), Wilson, Denham, Pijnaker, Hutchinson, Malley, Morahan, Power, Chapman, Fitzgerald, Waweru
Republic of Ireland Premier Division 31/08/24
W
Waterford FC
0
Sligo Rovers
2
Republic of Ireland Premier Division 23/08/24
L
Drogheda United
7
Sligo Rovers
0
Republic of Ireland FAI Cup 17/08/24
L
UCD
2
Sligo Rovers
0
Republic of Ireland Premier Division 10/08/24
W
Shelbourne
1
Sligo Rovers
2
Republic of Ireland Premier Division 04/08/24
L
St Patricks
3
Sligo Rovers
2
Derry City preview: McEleney and McEneff injured
Injured pair Patrick McEleney and Jordan McEneff are two big-name absentees for Derry ahead of Thursday's game. City blitzed bottom club Drogheda 5-1 in their last assignment, though the going should be much tougher at Sligo.
Predicted lineup: Maher (GK), Dummigan, Connolly, S. McEleney, Doherty, Diallo, O'Reilly, Kelly, Patching, McMullan, Hoban
Republic of Ireland Premier Division 30/08/24
L
Galway United
1
Derry City
0
Republic of Ireland Premier Division 23/08/24
W
Waterford FC
0
Derry City
1
Republic of Ireland FAI Cup 16/08/24
W
Cork City
0
Derry City
1
Republic of Ireland Premier Division 09/08/24
D
Dundalk
1
Derry City
1
Republic of Ireland Premier Division 05/08/24
D
Shelbourne
0
Derry City
0
Player to watch – Simon Power
Simon Power had an afternoon to remember last week when he came off the bench to score both of Sligo’s goals in their monumental 2-0 win over defending Premier Division champions Shamrock Rovers.
Power could earn a starting spot
Attacking midfielder Power was visibly elated following his brace against former club Shamrock Rovers last week and his impact as a substitute might earn him a starting berth on Thursday against Derry City.
