Sligo Rovers 8/11 to beat Drogheda in Saturday’s Irish Premier Division matchup

Competition: Irish Premier Division

Market: Sligo Rovers win

Odds: 8/11 @ 888sport

Looking to extend on what has been a purple patch on home soil, Sligo Rovers will host Drogheda on Saturday night.

Starting with the hosts, managing to make a welcomed return to winning ways last weekend, Sligo Rovers have continued to shine on home soil. In their 27 Premier Division matchups so far this season, they have recorded 10 wins, eight draws and nine defeats, scoring 37 and conceding 31 in return. Managing to muster a points tally of 38, they open this weekend’s fixtures sat fifth in the standings and holding a five-point buffer from dropping out of the top-half. As for their recent run of results, last seen picking up an eye-catching 2-0 victory at home against Dundalk, Sligo Rovers have won three of their last five matchups across all formats. Likewise, it should also be highlighted, Saturday’s hosts have won four of their last five home fixtures, including three victories on the spin.

As for the visitors, after watching their FAI Cup run come to an abrupt end earlier in the week, Drogheda have continued to struggle with their consistency. In their 28 Premier Division matchups so far this season, they have recorded seven wins, 10 draws and 11 defeats, scoring 29 and conceding 43 in return. Managing to muster a points tally of 31, they open this weekend’s fixtures sat down in eighth and seven points adrift of breaking into the top-half. As for their recent run of results, last seen getting hit with a 2-1 loss at home against Shamrock Rovers, Drogheda have recorded just a single victory from their last five domestic contests. However, it should be noted, with Saturday’s guests failing to win any of their previous eight straight away fixtures, we’re backing a home victory this weekend.

Bet: Sligo Rovers 8/11 to beat Drogheda in Saturday’s Irish Premier Division matchup @ 888sport