Sligo Rovers FC vs Saint Patr. Prediction
🔊 We're on the brink of an intriguing clash in the Premier Division as Sligo Rovers host St. Patrick's Athletic. The home side are not in the best form, with just three wins this season and nearly out of the relegation battle. The visitors, however, comfortably sit in fifth place, keeping their hopes alive for a spot in European competitions. The teams have contrasting styles: the hosts aim for attacks through ball control, while the visitors favor a defensive approach with quick counterattacks. The question remains: can the Saints continue their successful run, or will the Red-and-Whites surprise their opponents?
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 28 February 2025 and ended with a score of 4:3. Let's compare the statistics from that encounter (home team - Saint Patrick´s Athletic):
- ball possession percentage: 62% vs 38%;
- corner kicks: 9 vs 2;
- yellow cards: 5 vs 3.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Sligo Rovers and Saint Patrick´s Athletic:
- played 52 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 14, for the away team - 23, draws - 15;
- number of goals - 53 against 65;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.04, in the 2nd half - 1.23;
- average total goals in the match - 2.27.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Sligo Rovers Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Premier Division tournament (home team - Shelbourne, away team - Sligo Rovers). The match concluded with a scoreline of 3:2.
Here's the game statistics (Sligo Rovers vs Shelbourne):
- ball possession: 47% vs 53%;
- corner kicks: 9 vs 8;
- fouls: 7 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 3;
- shots on target: 4 vs 6.
Sligo Rovers continue to struggle this season. The team sits in tenth place in the standings and desperately needs points to avoid the relegation zone. They primarily play defensively, attempting to control possession, but their average of 1.94 goals conceded per match highlights defensive issues. Over the last five matches, they've managed just one win and two draws, reflecting the instability of John Russell's side. In their most recent clash with St Patrick's, they suffered a 4-3 defeat-a tense home match that ended in a disappointing loss.
Match Results: Sligo Rovers
Saint Patrick´s Athletic Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Premier Division tournament (home team - Saint Patrick´s Athletic, away - Waterford United). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:2.
Here are the match stats (Saint Patrick´s Athletic vs Waterford United):
- ball possession: 45% vs 55%;
- corner kicks: 1 vs 11;
- fouls: 8 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 4;
- shots on target: 2 vs 5.
St Patrick's Athletic sit fifth in the table, vying for a spot in European competitions. Their style of play revolves around quick attacking transitions and precise forward passes. They average 1.39 goals per match, while their defense is solid, conceding about 1.22 goals per game, making them a formidable opponent for any club in the league. The Saints have been showing decent form with three wins and three draws in their last ten games, highlighting their stability and confidence.
Match Results: Saint Patrick´s Athletic
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 52;
- home team wins - 14, away team wins - 23, draws - 15.
Statistics: Sligo Rovers vs Saint Patrick´s Athletic
- matches played in the tournament: 17 vs 18;
- wins: 3 vs 7;
- win percentage: 18% vs 39%;
- losses: 11 vs 6;
- draws: 3 vs 5.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 2 vs 3;
- losses: 6 vs 4;
- draws: 2 vs 3.
- Sligo Rovers have not won in 10 of last 11 home games.
- Sligo Rovers have not won in 9 of last 10 home games (Premier Division).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.02, the guests - 1.25;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.27;
- both teams scored: overall - 22; at the home team's field - 13.
Statistics: Sligo Rovers vs Saint Patrick´s Athletic
- average total in the tournament: 3.24 vs 2.61;
- average total goals scored: 1.29 vs 1.39;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.53 vs 0.83;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.76 vs 0.56;
- Sligo Rovers: average total at home in the tournament - 1.13;
- Saint Patrick´s Athletic: average total away in the tournament - 0.78;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.3 (home - 1) vs 1.3 (away - 0.67).
- Saint Patrick´s Athletic have scored under 2.5 goals in 11 of last 12 games (Premier Division).
- Saint Patrick´s Athletic have scored under 2.5 goals in 10 of last 11 away games (Premier Division).
Prediction on corners
Sligo Rovers: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.53; at home field - 4.63;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.9; at home field - 4.75.
Saint Patrick´s Athletic: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.67, away - 5.22;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.7; away - 5.
- Over 8.5 corners in 10 of last 11 Sligo Rovers games (Premier Division).
- Over 8.5 corners in last 5 Sligo Rovers home games (Premier Division).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 3.08 (1.54 for home team and 1.54 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 2.32 (1.28 for home team and 1.04 for away team).
Sligo Rovers: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.47; at home - 3.5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.5; at home - 3.
Saint Patrick´s Athletic: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.11, away - 2.22;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.3; away - 2.5.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 52;
- both teams scored all-time - 22 times;
- on the home team’s field - 13 times.
Statistics: Sligo Rovers vs Saint Patrick´s Athletic
- number of matches played in the tournament: 17 vs 18;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 10 vs 8;
- number of BTTS matches for Sligo Rovers at home - 6 (75%);
- number of BTTS matches for Saint Patrick´s Athletic away - 4 (44%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Sligo Rovers at home - 3 (75%);
- BTTS matches for Saint Patrick´s Athletic away - 2 (33%).
Editor's Prediction
Based on current data, a bet on 'both teams to score' in the clash between these teams seems like a reasonable choice. Both sides tend to show this pattern: Sligo Rovers have seen both teams score in six of their last eight home games; similarly, the visitors have achieved this result in three of their last five matches. Additionally, consider the motivation of the teams to improve their standings-one is fighting to escape the relegation zone, while the other aims to climb higher in the table.
Betting Tips: Sligo Rovers - Saint Patrick´s Athletic
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