Read our prediction for Sligo Rovers vs Longford below. This preview was written by a sport journalist who is specialised in betting tips and predictions.
Sligo Rovers vs Longford Prediction & Betting tips
Sligo Rovers and Longford Town meet at The Showgrounds, in a match for the 12th round of the Premier League. Sligo Rovers won away by (0‑1) the last time they met in this edition of the league, on 02‑04‑2021. The record of direct confrontations of the last 3 years is favorable to the home team, which in the last 4 games won 2, tied 1 and lost 1. Longford Town presents considerable differences in their results at home and away, therefore that in this game the home factor may be decisive.
Sligo:
Sligo Rovers come into this match after a 0-1 win at Dundalk, ending three straight games without a win in this competition: the only goal of the match was scored by Jordan Gibson. Coach Liam Buckley is expected to focus on maintaining ball possession and slow attacks, but he will have to give up the initiative at some points in the game. Left winger Jordan Gibson is Sligo Rovers’ top scorer, with 4 goals scored. For this game, the local coach will not be able to count on Garry Buckley and Greg Bolger, both sanctioned.
Longford :
Longford Town come into this game after losing 2-0 at home to Bohemians, ending two straight games without losing in the Irish championship. The visiting team usually plays in a 4-3-3, in which the three most advanced players are Dean Byrne, Rob Manley and Dylan Grimes: the last player mentioned is the top scorer of this team, with 3 goals. The brain of the team is midfielder Aaron Bolger, the player in charge of defining and directing his team’s attacks. For this match, the coach can count on all his players.
Sligo Rovers vs Longford head to head matches
02.04.21 PD Longford Sligo Rovers 0 : 1
11.08.18 FAI Sligo Rovers Longford 0 : 1
12.08.17 FAI Longford Sligo Rovers 4 : 2 (2 : 2)
31.01.17 CF Longford Sligo Rovers 3 : 2
14.10.16 PD Sligo Rovers Longford 1 : 0
* Our advice is: Sligo Rovers to win
* Selection odd for this bet is: 1.53
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