Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock Rovers Prediction 05.06.2023

• Competition: Ireland - Premier Division
• Date: Monday, 5th, June 2023
• Kickoff: 18:00 UK / 19.00 CEST
• Venue: Showgrounds (Sligo)

Not wanting to let go of their leading position just like that, Shamrock Rovers will try to add another three points in an unpleasant away game to Sligo Rovers on Monday.

The club from the west of Ireland cannot be satisfied with their flow of the season, as they have collected just 22 points after 18 rounds, which leaves them just four points above the danger zone. Shamrock, who have collected 36 points so far, currently hold the first place in the table, but they must be careful, because Derry City is seriously breathing down their necks with only a point behind.

Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock Rovers Betting Tips: Team2 to Win

Apart from the undeniable quality, the tradition also announces the triumph of Shamrock on Monday. The Hoops have gone unbeaten in their previous eight meetings against Sligo, winning five times in that period. One of those victories happened this season, in late April, when the current champion celebrated at home with a lonely 2-1.

Sligo Rovers, the club with the fourth biggest budget in the Irish Championship, have been going through a terrible results crisis in recent weeks. What can they hope for against the current leaders and champions of Ireland, if we say that their 0-2 loss against Bohemian last time was their fourth in the previous five league appearances.

To make matters worse, we notice that The Bit O'Red have lost their goalscoring feel. Their attack seems harmless - and the goal they scored in the 1-0 win over Derry City was their only during the last five rounds of top-tier Irish football. With such a performance behind them, it is difficult for them to upset the defending champions Shamrock.

The failure of Derry City (a goalless draw 0-0 against Shelburne), Shamrock accepted with open arms and managed to take the leading position in the Premier Division table with a routine 2-0 victory over Dundalk. It was the 10th overall triumph for The Green and Whites of the season and the first after two consecutive defeats.

Furthermore, Stephen Bradley's men have looked strong on their travels of late, claiming five triumphs from their last six visits. The fact that in each of those five victories they scored at least two goals and at the same time kept a clean net is particularly impressive. We are of the opinion that Sligo at the moment do not have the strength to wrestle with the high-flying Shamrock, so the victory of the visitors should be taken into account.