Sligo Rovers FC vs St Patrick’s Athletic Prediction: Sligo Rovers cannot hold down the Supersaints

In the 26th round of the League of Ireland Premiership, St Patrick's will face Sligo Rovers at the Showgrounds, aiming to narrow the gap on Shamrock Rovers at the top of the league table. Domestically, St Patrick's has been performing exceptionally well. However, their European campaign in the Conference League qualifiers ended in disappointment as they failed to advance. Here are some carefully prepared tips for the upcoming match.

Form in all competitions: DLWWL

Sligo Rovers avoided back-to-back defeats against Drogheda United by holding on to a valuable point in their last league match, which concluded in a 2-2 draw. Over their last five games in various competitions, Sligo Rovers have achieved 2 wins, and 1 draw, and suffered 2 losses.

Throughout the season, Sligo Rovers began with a draw and have maintained a steady, average performance so far. Out of the 25 games they've played, they have secured 8 wins, 6 draws, and faced 11 losses. A notable standout in the team's attacking efforts has been the 23-year-old Max Mata, who has played a pivotal role, scoring over 10 goals this season.

Form in all competitions: WLLDW

St. Patrick's Athletic is currently displaying sensational form in the league, despite facing disappointment in the Europa Conference League qualifiers and being eliminated by Dudelange last week. Nonetheless, they are now fully focused on the race for the Ireland Premiership title.

Under the guidance of Thomas Clancy's leadership, the team seems to be heading in the right direction. However, to secure the top position in the league, they must maintain this momentum and continue their impressive performances. Their overall league statistics stand at 13 wins, 4 draws, and 8 losses from the 25 games they have played so far.

A critical look at the last 11 games between them produced 6 wins for Sligo Rovers, 2 for St Patrick’s, and 3 draws.

While Sligo Rovers may have had historical advantages against St Patrick's, the current situation is different, and St Patrick's is no longer the same as usual. With their excellent form in the league, they managed to secure the second position before their involvement in European games. As a result, we predict that St Patrick's will either win or draw this match, as it is unlikely for them to lose to a struggling Sligo Rovers. Expect a highly competitive and tough game, with goals coming from both teams, at odds of 1.80.

In St Patrick's last four games, there have been at least 10 corners, and their previous encounter produced over 12 corners. Therefore, it is reasonable to anticipate at least 9 corners in this upcoming match.