Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Irish Premier Division match.
Sligo Rovers
Sligo Rovers have become a side that’s increasingly difficult to break down. Their recent form mirrors that of Bohemian, who currently occupy third place in the standings: two wins, two draws, and one defeat over their last five matches. One of those draws came in a 1:1 result against Bohemian themselves. In the previous round, the team even managed a 2:2 draw against league leaders Shamrock Rovers.
Derry City
Derry City enter this contest riding a wave of momentum, with four straight wins and an unbeaten streak stretching five games. Their attacking output has grown considerably with each match. It all began with consecutive 1:0 away victories over Shelbourne and St. Patrick's Athletic. Back at the Brandywell, the squad found another gear, cruising past Drogheda United (3:0) before dismantling Waterford in a stunning 7:2 victory. That result stands as the most dominant scoreline of the entire season—across the entire league, not just for Derry City.
Sligo Rovers vs Derry City Prediction
Can Derry City be stopped? Sligo Rovers have already tried and failed on home turf. In the reverse fixture earlier this season, they fell 0:1 at home, followed a month later by a 0:3 defeat on the road. We expect Derry City to come away with at least a narrow win once again. Even a recent uptick in form is unlikely to rescue the hosts this time.
