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Dundalk Sligo Rovers betting prediction


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Looking at recent matches between these teams, you can expect a very open game with clear goalscoring chances. Dundalk have a better-quality squad, but Sligo Rovers have a competent counter attack and should create a few chances. That said, and taking into account all the details of this analysis, betting on the "Both teams score - Yes" market is a great option.
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Preview
Dundalk and Sligo Rovers face at Oriel Park, in a match for the 10th round of the Premier Division. In the last head‑to‑head for this edition of the league, played on 20‑03‑2021, these teams have tied (1‑1). The head‑to‑head history at this stadium, favours the home team, since in the last 7 head‑to‑heads they won 4, tied 1 and lost 2. Nevertheless, in the last head‑to‑head played at this stadium, for the Premier Division, on 09‑11‑2020, Sligo Rovers won by (0‑2). R. Coughlan (90' ) and J. Devers (10' ) scored the goals of the match for Sligo Rovers. Dundalk registers significant differences between home and away results, so the home/away factor is worth special attention.

Analysis Dundalk

The home team is currently in the 6th position of the league, with 10 points won, after 2 wins, 4 draws and 3 losses. In the penultimate match, they won in an away match against Waterford United, by (0‑3). In the last match, they tied in an away match against Longford Town, by (2‑2). This is a team that, oddly enough, has had better results in away matches than at home, since in the last 30 matches they register 5 wins, 5 draws and 5 losses in away matches; against 4 wins, 4 draws and 7 losses at their stadium. In the last 4 home league matches Dundalk has a record of 1 win, 1 draw and 2 losses, so they have won 4 points out of 12 possible.

They haven’t lost any of the last 5 matches for this competition. Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 8 of the last 9 matches, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 8 of the last 9 matches for this competition. In 9 matches for this competition, they have conceded the first goal 5 times and have never been able to turn the score around. there is 1 period that stands out in the last 15 home matches for all competitions: they have scored 3 of their 8 goals between minutes (76'‑90').

Dundalk come into the match on the back of a 2-2 draw at Longford Stadium, making it the fifth consecutive unbeaten game in the Irish Championship, the goals being scored by Junior Ogedi-Uzokwe and Chris Shields. The home side usually play a 4-3-3 tactical system, favouring a more cautious style of play, attacking down the flanks. Junior Ogedi-Uzokwe is the team's top scorer with 3 goals. All players are available for this match.

Confirmed Lineup: Peter Cherrie, Dan Cleary, V. Adedokun, Raivis Jurkovskis, Andy Boyle, Sean Murray, Wilfried Aimeric Zahibo, Chris Shields, Jeong-uh Han, Michael Duffy, Junior Ogedi-Uzokwe.
Coach: S. O'Donnell.

Analysis Sligo

The away team is currently in the 3rd position of the league, with 16 points won, after 4 wins, 4 draws and 1 loss. In the penultimate match, they tied in an away match against Drogheda United, by (1‑1). In the last match, they tied in a home match against St Patrick's, by (1‑1). This is a team that usually maintains its competitive level in home and away matches, since in the last 30 matches they register 6 wins, 3 draws and 6 losses in away matches, with 15 goals scored and 18 conceded; against 7 wins, 4 draws and 4 losses at their stadium, with 19 goals scored and 15 conceded. In the last 4 away league matches Sligo Rovers has a record of 3 wins and 1 draw, so they have won 10 points out of 12 possible.

In this competition, they haven’t lost any of the last 4 away matches. Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 7 of the last 9 matches, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 8 of the last 9 matches for this competition. In 9 matches for this competition, they have conceded the first goal 4 times and have only turned the score around in 1.

Sligo Rovers come into this game on the back of a 1-1 draw with St. Patrick's, recording their third consecutive winless game in this competition, the only goal being scored by Jordan Gibson. For this game against Dundalk, manager Liam Buckley should stick to his usual 4-3-3 tactical system, with Jordan Gibson, Walter Figueira and Romeo Parkes being the team's front men, the former being the team's top scorer with 3 goals. There are no key absentees for this match.

Confirmed Lineup: Ed McGinty, G. Buckley, John Mahon, Robbie McCourt, Lewis Banks, Jordan Gibson, Niall Morahan, Greg Bolger , Romeo Parkes, Johnny Kenny, Walter Figueira.
Coach: L. Buckley.

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Frequently asked questions

The tip and bet suggestion for the Dundalk vs Sligo match, on 7 May 2021, of the preview written by the editors of Betting Academy Nigeria, goes to: Both teams score? Yes ⇒ bet available on bet365.

The Dundalk vs Sligo on 7 May 2021 will be played at Dundalk, Oriel Park.

The most voted bet by tipsters at Betting Academy Nigeria, for the Dundalk Sligo match, on the "match odds" market, was a win by Dundalk at with 44% of the tips.

 

Premier Division - 2021

  • 100% 180 / 180 Games

  • Home team wins 42.22%
  • Draws 24.44%
  • Away team wins 33.33%
  • Over 1.5 74.44%
  • Over 2.5 47.22%
  • Over 3.5 22.22%
  • Goals 458
  • Goals /match 2.54
  • Goals /match home 1.39
  • Goals /match away 1.16
  • Both teams score 55%
  • Goals after 80' 17.47%
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