St. Patrick’s Athletic welcome in-form Sligo Rovers to Richmond Park in the Irish Premier Division on Sunday, 4 August. View our betting tips for the clash below.
Contents
- 1 St. Patrick’s Athletic vs Sligo Rovers prediction: Rovers to avoid defeat?
- 2 Pre-game odds and win probability: Rovers a very attractive price
- 3 Most recent H2Hs: Results have been mixed
- 4 St. Patrick’s Athletic preview: Fatigue could be a factor
- 5 Sligo Rovers preview: In-form Rovers could be unchanged
- 6 Player to watch – Ellis Chapman
St. Patrick’s Athletic vs Sligo Rovers prediction: Rovers to avoid defeat?
Key Stats
- Sligo Rovers managed to win each of their last five competitive fixtures.
- St. Patrick’s Athletic failed to win four of their last five matches in all competitions.
- Sligo found the net exactly twice in four of their last five assignments.
- Four of St. Patrick’s Athletic’s last five home games in the Premier Division featured goals at both ends.
Correct score prediction: St. Patrick’s Athletic 2-2 Sligo Rovers
St. Patrick’s Athletic registered twice in three of their last four home matches, though they failed to win two of those and Sligo, who have the edge in terms of momentum, can match their hosts in Dublin. Rovers rattled the net twice in three of their last five away games and they can repeat that feat in the capital.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Rovers a very attractive price
- HOME: 7/10 (1.70) – 58.8%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- AWAY: 10/3 (4.33) – 23.1%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The bookies have priced St. Patrick’s Athletic as 7/10 favourites to make home advantage count on Sunday, though Pats were involved in a taxing continental test in Liechtenstein against Vaduz on Thursday and they could be jaded on Sunday as a result. Sligo, who have won four times on the bounce in the Premier Division look way overpriced at 10/3 to win here. Read more of our top Irish football predictions on our latest football tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Results have been mixed
Sligo Rovers beat St Pats 1-0 when the teams last met in May, though the last six encounters between the clubs have produced three wins apiece overall.
Republic of Ireland Premier Division 06/05/24
Sligo Rovers
St Patricks
Republic of Ireland Premier Division 01/04/24
St Patricks
Sligo Rovers
Republic of Ireland Premier Division 23/10/23
St Patricks
Sligo Rovers
Republic of Ireland Premier Division 06/10/23
St Patricks
Sligo Rovers
Republic of Ireland Premier Division 04/08/23
Sligo Rovers
St Patricks
St. Patrick’s Athletic preview: Fatigue could be a factor
St. Patrick's Athletic have few personnel issues to contend with ahead of Sunday's game though manager Stephen Kenny might be tempted to shuffle his pack to keep things fresh following the club's involvement in the Conference League qualifiers in midweek.
Predicted lineup: Anang (GK), Breslin, Redmond, Grivosti, Sjoberg, Forrester, Mulraney, Elbouzedi, Lennon, Palmer, Melia
Republic of Ireland Premier Division 09/05/25
L
Shelbourne
2
St Patricks
1
Republic of Ireland Premier Division 05/05/25
L
Derry City
1
St Patricks
0
Republic of Ireland Premier Division 02/05/25
W
Galway United
0
St Patricks
2
Republic of Ireland Premier Division 25/04/25
L
Bohemians Dublin
2
St Patricks
1
Republic of Ireland Premier Division 21/04/25
D
Drogheda United
0
St Patricks
0
Sligo Rovers preview: In-form Rovers could be unchanged
Sligo will be without the services of Conor Reynolds and John Mahon for their trip to Dublin this weekend. Head Coach John Russell won't want to rock the boat after a run of four straight wins for his team, so expect minimal changes to his XI.
Predicted lineup: McGinty (GK), Wiggett, Denham, Pijnaker, Hutchinson, Morahan, Malley, Power, Chapman, Fitzgerald, Waweru
Republic of Ireland Premier Division 10/05/25
L
Bohemians Dublin
1
Sligo Rovers
0
Republic of Ireland Premier Division 05/05/25
L
Shamrock Rovers
2
Sligo Rovers
0
Republic of Ireland Premier Division 02/05/25
D
Drogheda United
2
Sligo Rovers
2
Republic of Ireland Premier Division 26/04/25
D
Cork City
1
Sligo Rovers
1
Republic of Ireland Premier Division 22/04/25
L
Derry City
3
Sligo Rovers
0
Player to watch – Ellis Chapman
Attacking midfielder Ellis Chapman has made a terrific impression since moving across from Cheltenham to join Sligo in the Republic of Ireland and the 23-year-old has already plundered seven goals during his maiden Premier Division campaign.
Chapman playing with plenty of confidence
Chapman has been particularly potent in recent weeks, hitting three goals in his last four appearances for Rovers. The schemer has always been a clever passer, though the goals he has added to his game has armed him with a new dynamic and he could be a game-changer again on Sunday.