UCD v Sligo

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At the halfway stage of this season's Irish Premier Division campaign, Friday night's hosts, UCD, already look to be deep in trouble at the foot of the table as they trail their closest rivals, Cork City, by a significant 15-point margin and having picked up just a total of six points to date, the hosts look to have their work cut out here.

UCD therefore find themselves stranded at the base of the Premier Division table and little wonder as the hosts have been handed no fewer than 16 defeats in their 20 matches played so far this season along with losing six of their nine home games played so far this season as well.

This upcoming clash with Sligo Rovers is against a team sitting third from bottom in the division but UCD have lost their last eight matches on the trot so there appears to be little hope for the home side even in this encounter.

Interestingly, five of UCD's nine home games to date have resulted in Under 2.5 goals which has been helped by the fact that UCD have also failed to score in five of these games as well.

Sligo Rovers occupy third from bottom place in the Irish Premier Division table as they too have stumbled upon tough times in the domestic top flight, gaining just one win from their last seven matches overall, which came in the shape of a 1-0 home win against Derry City.

However, five defeats within this worrying period have seen the visitors dealt defeats at the hands of Dundalk, Shelbourne, Cork City, Bohemians and Shamrock Rovers but it's also interesting to note that five of Sligo Rovers' last seven games have also resulted in Under 2.5 goals too.

Sligo Rovers do look as though they are more likely to perhaps collect the three points here at the UCD Bowl as the visitors have picked up three wins on their travels so far this season with victories picked up at UCD, Dundalk and St Patrick's Athletic while six of Sligo Rovers' 10 away games to date have also produced fewer than three goals so far this term.

UCD v Sligo Rovers Verdict

UCD can't seem to find a win from anywhere at the moment in the Premier Division and confidence must be at an all-time low amongst the students in the University College of Dublin camp.

Sligo Rovers have had their struggles on the road this term so it may be wise to delve into the goal markets here as both UCD and Sligo Rovers have been involved in a number of low-scoring games of late, but the visitors should find a way to come out on top in this one.

Therefore, our main bet will be Sligo Rovers win & Under 2.5 goals @ 3.20

Other side bets worth considering:

Sligo Rovers win & Both Teams To Score NO @ 2.20

Correct score: Sligo Rovers 1-0 @ 6.00