St Patrick’s Athletic FC vs Sligo Rovers FC Prediction: A must-win for St Patrick’s

Monday's match at Richmond Park will showcase a contest between Sligo Rovers FC and St Patrick's Athletic. St Patrick's Athletic has displayed remarkable form, notching consecutive victories in their recent league matches. They are eager to secure another victory in this encounter as they aim to secure a spot in European competitions for the next season. The game is anticipated to be highly competitive, and it could very well culminate in a victory for St Patrick's Athletic, especially considering Sligo's less-than-ideal form. Here are meticulously crafted tips for your consideration.

St Patrick’s Athletic FC (3rd)

Form in all competitions: WWWDW

St. Patrick's Athletic is currently in outstanding form in the league, boasting consecutive victories in their recent league matches. In their most recent league game against rivals Bohemians FC, St. Patrick’s secured a convincing 0-2 victory. As they gear up to face Sligo Rovers on Monday, they are determined to continue their winning streak and keep their European qualification hopes alive.

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 if they intend to secure a spot in Europe next season. Their overall league statistics stand at 18 wins, 5 draws, and 10 losses from the 33 games they have played.

Sligo Rovers (8th)

Form in all competitions: LLWWL

Sligo Rovers have been struggling to secure favorable results recently, notably losing their most recent game against Dundalk with a score of 0-2. Out of their last 5 matches, they have suffered 3 losses and secured 2 victories. Looking ahead to their Monday matchup against St. Patrick’s Athletic, they may face further challenges, especially considering St. Patrick’s impressive form.

Out of the 33 games they've played, they have secured 10 wins, 6 draws, and faced 17 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.

Head-To-Head Statistics

A critical look at the last 12 games between them produced 6 wins for Sligo Rovers, 3 for St Patrick’s, and 3 draws.

Expert Betting Tips

Despite Sligo Rovers' historical advantages over St. Patrick's Athletic, the current scenario favors St. Patrick's due to their outstanding form in the league. St. Patrick's is no longer the same team, and they have progressed to the FAI Cup Finals while maintaining the third position in the league. Their previous encounter in late August resulted in a convincing 0-2 victory for St. Patrick's. Considering their form and current momentum, we anticipate at least a win or draw for St. Patrick's in this upcoming match.

Moreover, in St. Patrick's last four matches, they have consistently produced a minimum of 8 corners, with their previous encounter yielding over 10 corners. Thus, it's reasonable to expect a similar performance with at least 9 corners in this forthcoming match.