Sligo Rovers vs Derry City Predictions

Derry to maintain momentum

Derry City had a decisive win in their last Premier Division game and they should be backed to pick up where they left off away to Sligo at The Showgrounds on Saturday.

Derry City dominated possession in their 7-0 win against Waterford last Friday, having 66.6% of the ball. They have won 11 of the 14 games in which they’ve scored first this season (79%).

Derry City are second in the Premier Division, seven places and 20 points above ninth-placed Sligo. Derry have 12 wins, four draws and seven defeats from their 23 games this season, while Sligo have won five, drawn five and lost 13.

Sligo’s struggles up front are a concern. They have scored just 14 goals at home in the league this season, averaging just over a goal per game from their 12 matches.

Derry City are in form, going for a fifth successive Premier Division win. They have won their last two games on the road and have lost just one of their last six meetings with Sligo.

Sligo’s defence has been far from solid, with the hosts failing to keep a clean sheet in 16 of their last 19 Premier Division home games. They have conceded an average of 1.42 goals per game at home this season.

A 2-1 away win for Derry City looks a decent correct-score bet. Both teams have scored in Sligo’s last three Premier Division games and eight of Derry City’s 12 wins this season were by a single goal.

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Edited by Mark Langdon