Tournament: Premier Division Ireland
Venue: Richmond Park (Dublin)
Game Time: August 4, 2024, 13:00
On August 4, 2024, in the 26th round of the Irish Premier Division, St. Patrick's Athletic will face Sligo Rovers. The visitors still have a chance to fight for a place in the top three, but only if they can win against mid-table teams like the current hosts.
Key Statistics and Trends
- St. Patrick's Athletic:
- Lost in both the cup and the league but started well in international competitions.
- Scored 25% of their goals between the 31st and 45th minutes – the best percentage in the league.
- Wins the first half in 27% of matches.
- The most common scoreline between the clubs is 1-1 (ten times).
- Sligo Rovers:
- Won four consecutive official matches.
- Scored 28% of their goals between the 16th and 30th minutes.
- Wins the first half in 37% of matches.
Team Analysis
St. Patrick's Athletic: The "Red Army" had a strong season last year, finishing third and securing a spot in the Conference League, where they performed well against Vaduz. However, their league form has dipped, and they now sit comfortably above the relegation zone, averaging just over a point per game.
Sligo Rovers: "The Bit O'Red" have improved significantly this season after narrowly avoiding relegation last year. They are currently in the leading group, challenging for higher positions. Their recent form has been impressive, with three consecutive wins in the league, including a 2-0 victory over Galway.
Team News
St. Patrick's Athletic:
- Turner is doubtful for the match.
Sligo Rovers:
- Mallon will return after suspension.
Possible Starting Lineups
St. Patrick's Athletic (possible lineup):
- Anang - Breslin, Grivosti, Redmond, Sheberg - Lennon, Forrester, Mulraney, Cavanagh, Melia - Keating
Sligo Rovers (possible lineup):
- McGinty - Hutchinson, Pynacker, Denham, Wiggitt - Malli, Morahan, Chapman, Mallon, Fitzgerald - Waweru
Head to Head Matches
The "Saints" had three consecutive wins, but the May match in Sligo ended 1-0 in favor of the home team.
Free Prediction for the Match: St. Patrick's Athletic vs Sligo Rovers
While the home team is traditionally strong, the visitors are in excellent form and should not lose.
Prediction: Sligo Rovers to win or draw (double chance) (odds – 2.23).
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