Sligo v Galway Utd

Sligo Rovers vs Galway United Preview

There is only one fixture in the Irish Premier Division on Saturday night but nevertheless an important one as mid-table teams, Sligo Rovers and Galway United, go head-to-head at The Showgrounds with a precious three points at stake and both teams vying for a place in the coveted top three of the domestic top flight division.

Sligo Rovers collected a third league win on the trot last time out in the Irish Premier Division when they registered a 2-0 win away from home at Bohemians, while Galway United also picked up all three points by way of a 1-0 home win against Waterford.

Sligo Rovers currently occupy sixth place in the Irish Premier Division standings and bring a useful three-match winning streak into this clash at their Showgrounds having previously collected wins against Shamrock Rovers and Derry City, both of which were achieved on home soil.

However, before we get too carried away, Sligo Rovers had slipped to back-to-back losses at the hands of Waterford and Dundalk, while the bigger picture shows Sligo Rovers have managed to capture just six wins in their last 17 matches overall in the domestic top flight, including seven defeats as well.

In addition, six of Sligo Rovers' last 10 games have resulted in Under 2.5 goals being scored.

Galway United currently occupy fifth place in the Irish Premier Division and level on points with their upcoming hosts, Sligo Rovers, ahead of this trip to The Showgrounds and although the visitors have ben handed recent defeats by the likes of St Patrick's Athletic, Derry City and Shelbourne, these have been the only three defeats inflicted upon Johnathan Caulfield's side in their last 15 matches in the Irish top flight.

Seven wins and six draws within these previous 15 games suggest Galway United may be a tough nut to crack here on Saturday night but it is worth noting that all three of their recent defeats were incurred on their travels, while the prospect of another stalemate may be on the cards as well.

Results away from home have been stubborn rather than inspirational as Galway United have lost just four of their previous 15 outings on the road in the Irish Premier Division but this sequence includes collecting only five wins, so the goals market may be the better option for this fixture.

Indeed, goals have been something of a rare species where Galway United have been concerned especially away from home as eight of the visitors' last 10 outings have resulted in Under 2.5 goals.

Sligo Rovers v Galway United Verdict.

Four out of the last five meetings between Sligo Rovers and Galway United have produced Under 2.5 goals and another low-scoring affair looks set to unfold at The Showgrounds on Saturday night.

Therefore, our main bet will be Under 2.5 goals @ 1.57

Other side bets worth considering:

Draw @ 3.10

Correct Score: 1-1@ 6.00