Derry City FC vs Sligo Rovers FC Prediction: At least Derry will not lose

Derry City is still without a win in their last 4 league games and they’ll be hoping for a win as they prepare to take on Sligo Rovers at the Brandywell stadium for their outstanding game. Derry City was held down to a draw in their most recent league game against Bohemians while Sligo Rovers held Shelbourne down to a goalless draw. A win or draw for Derry City is our best bet here. Please see the carefully prepared tips. 

Form in the League: DLDLW

Derry City has been displaced from the top of the league table and they are without a win in their last three league games. However, they are still in the race for the top spot in the league as they are only 3 points behind league leaders Shelbourne and a win in this game will take them back to the top of the league. Their most recent league game against Bohemians ended in a 1-1 draw and they are now third-placed in the league with only a win, 2 draws, and 2 losses from their last 5 league games. 

Parick Hoban remains the man for Derry City this season with 14 goals. Their overall league statistics are impressive with 13 victories, 7 losses, and 12 draws from 32 games. 

Form in the League: DWLWL

Sligo Rovers continue to fight for a top 3 position in the league this season with only 4 games left to the end of the season. Sligo Rovers put up a sensational performance against league leaders Shelbourne in their most recent league game which ended in a goalless draw. 

Sligo Rovers have won two, lost two, and settled at a draw in their last five league games and they are currently occupying the 6th position in the league table, they boast 13 wins, 8 draws, and 11 losses from the 32 games played.

A critical look at the last 20 games between them produced 6 wins for Derry, 8 wins for Sligo Rovers, and 6 draws.

The teams have met thrice this season and Derry City has not lost any game to Sligo Rovers with a win and 2 draws. Derry City are still the favorites for the win and we can bank on Derry for a win or draw. We also expect a minimum of two goals from either team and the most likely team to get two goals here is Derry. Please see some of their head-to-head streaks below;

• Derry City has not lost to Sligo Rovers in their last 3 meetings
• More than 4.5 cards in 4 of their last 5 meetings
• Less than 10.5 corners in 4 of their last 5 meetings