Sligo Rovers FC vs Shamrock Rovers FC Prediction: The noisy neighbors meet for the third time this season

The upcoming 22nd round of the League of Ireland Premiership match at Ryan McBride Brandywell stadium between neighbors Sligo Rovers and Shamrock Rovers. Both teams are not in their best form but we do not expect any less from them in this derby game. Our prediction is for goals to flow and a probable win for Shamrock Rovers. Please see the carefully prepared tips.

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Sligo Rovers continue to dip in form with two consecutive league losses in their last two league games. Their most recent league game against Dundalk ended in a narrow 1-0 defeat and they’ll most likely be edging towards another defeat as they take on Shamrock Rovers on Friday. 

Sligo Rovers started the season in incredible form but they are struggling at the moment. Currently occupying the 7th position in the league table, they boast 6 wins, 7 draws, and 8 losses from the 21 games played.

Shamrock Rovers have recently dipped in form as they are without a win in their last three league games plagued with two consecutive league losses. They were pegged and defeated in their most recent league game against St Patrick’s Athletics even though they got on the scoresheet first with the game ultimately ending in a 2-1 defeat to Shamrock Rovers. They are currently third placed in the league with 8 wins, 7 draws, and 6 losses from the 21 league games played this season.

A critical look at the last 15 encounters between them produced 9 wins for Shamrock, a win for Sligo Rovers, and 5 draws.

Despite Shamrock Rovers' current poor form, they are still the favorites for the win here as Sligo Rovers are also in bad shape. Both teams have met twice this season with the first leg ending in a goalless draw while the second leg ended in a 3-0 victory to Shamrock Rovers. We can bank on a win or draw for Shamrock Rovers here.