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Sligo Rovers vs Finn Harps: Today's Best Bets
Sligo Rovers sit 14pts above their guests Finn Harps in the Premier Division table ahead of the pair's clash this weekend. The visitors have only managed to secure 11pts from 18 matches so far this season and sit 9pts behind third from bottom Drogheda United. Sligo are the favourites to win this game and need to if they want to push for the European places.
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Sligo Rovers to Win
Sligo Rovers have won their last two encounters with Finn Harps, most recently a 1-0 away win back in April. The hosts head into this weekend's match on the back of a win and a draw from their last two league games, while Finn Harps have lost four of their last five outings in the Premier Division.
Over 2.5 Goals
At least three goals have been scored in three of the last six meetings between these two clubs and their form and performances heading into Saturday's latest encounter suggest that we will be treated to over 2.5 goals in this game. Over 2.5 goals have been scored in four of Sligo Rovers' and three of Finn Harps' last six outings in the Premier Division, adding further weight to our prediction.
All you need to know ahead of Sligo Rovers vs Finn Harps
Last Five - Sligo Rovers
19/05/23
Republic of Ireland Premier Division RIP
Cork City
Sligo Rovers
1
0
L
13/05/23
Republic of Ireland Premier Division RIP
Shelbourne
Sligo Rovers
3
0
L
06/05/23
Republic of Ireland Premier Division RIP
Dundalk
Sligo Rovers
1
0
L
01/05/23
Republic of Ireland Premier Division RIP
St Patricks
Sligo Rovers
0
1
W
28/04/23
Republic of Ireland Premier Division RIP
Shamrock Rovers
Sligo Rovers
2
1
L
Last Five - Finn Harps
22/01/23
UK Friendlies UK
Derry City
Finn Harps
6
0
L
20/01/23
Europe Friendlies Europe
Dundalk
Finn Harps
0
0
D
06/11/22
Republic of Ireland Premier Division RIP
Drogheda United
Finn Harps
2
0
L
28/10/22
Republic of Ireland Premier Division RIP
UCD
Finn Harps
3
1
L
21/10/22
Republic of Ireland Premier Division RIP
Bohemians Dublin
Finn Harps
2
2
D
Sligo expected to beat their struggling guests
Before the international break, Sligo Rovers were away at struggling UCD. The first half between the two clubs was tight and tense, ending goalless, but early in the se4cond forty-five, O'Sullivan fired Sligo in front. The visitors probably should have gone on to win the game but UCD forced an equaliser in the 69th-minute and held on to secure a point.
Sligo Predicted Lineup: McGinty, Horgan, Buckley, Kirk, Blaney, Bolger, McDonnell, Fitzgerald, Morahan, Keena & O’Sullivan
Finn Harps were also away from home in their last league game against Derry City where a goal from Mihaljevic in the 8th-minute put the visitors in front. Derry responded well though and went in at the break level thanks to an equaliser from Patching. McWoods put Finn Harps back in front in the 61st-minute but the visitors failed to hold onto their lead once again as Derry equalised deep into stoppage-time to make the final scoreline 2-2.
Finn Harps Predicted Lineup: McGinley, Carrillo, Donelon, Boyle, Slevin, Connolly, Héry, Rainey, Tourish, Mihaljević & McWoods
Team News
Sligo Rovers: Max Mata is the main injury concern for the hosts this week.
Finn Harps: Elie N'Zeyi, Barry McNamee and David Webster could all miss out through injury.
Sligo Rovers vs Finn Harps: Q&A
- Who are the favourites to win? – Sligo Rovers are the bookmaker's tip to win.
- What was the score when these two teams last met? – Finn Harps 0-1 Sligo Rovers.
- What time is kick-off? – 19:45 GMT, 20:45 CET.