Shelbourne FC vs Sligo Rovers FC Prediction: Shelbourne is fighting strongly to stay on top of the league

The upcoming 20th round of the League of Ireland Premiership match at Tolka Park between Sligo Rovers and league leaders Shelbourne promises to be a tough game. Shelbourne is in good form as they are top of the league with an unbeaten record in their last eight league games while Sligo Rovers continue to face inconsistencies in the league. We expect Shelbourne to uphold their unbeaten record. Please see the carefully prepared tips for you. 

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Shelbourne have now secured three consecutive league victories after their 0-2 victory against Shamrock Rovers in their last league game. Will Jarvis was the man of the game as he got a brace in that game to give Shelbourne the victory. Shelbourne is now unbeaten in their last 7 league games with three victories and four draws in those games and they’ll most definitely extend their unbeaten run as they take on Sligo Rovers on Friday. 

They are still top of the League with 6-points between them and their closest rivals Derry City, but they still need to be careful as a loss in this game will be costly to their current position. Shelbourne will aim for victory in this game and their overall league records are 10 wins, 7 draws, and 2 losses from a total of 19 league games.

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Sligo Rovers continue to dip in form as they have now won only a single game from their last six league games with three defeats, a win, and two draws. They were held down to a 2-2 draw in their most recent league game against Derry City.

Sligo Rovers started the season in incredible form but they are struggling at the moment. Currently occupying the 8th position in the league table, they boast four wins, seven draws, and six losses from the 17 games played.

A critical look at the last 8 games between them produced 5 wins for Shelbourne and 3 wins for Sligo Rovers.

Shelbourne hasn’t lost a game in their last 8 league games and they’ll most definitely keep up the momentum. Sligo Rovers on the other hand are currently facing inconsistencies and they’ll have a tough time against Shelbourne on Saturday. We predict a win or draw for Shelbourne.

There has been a minimum of 2 goals from either team in 5 of their last 7 games and we should see a similar result here at 1.77 odds.