UCD vs Sligo Rovers
27th May 1945hrs
Football – Ireland – League of Ireland Premier Division
Pick Away Win -1
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 8/5 odds taken 1433 GMT, Thursday 26 May
UCD welcome Sligo Rovers to UCD Bowl in Belfield, Dublin this Friday for a League of Ireland Premier Division match. The hosts have had a miserable season so far, picking up just one victory from their opening 17 fixtures. Will fifth-place Sligo pile more misery on the Dubliners on Friday? Read on for the best tips and latest prices.
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UCD Preview – Will the Students suffer another bad defeat?
UCD finished third in the 2021 League of Ireland First Division, securing promotion to the top flight via the play-offs. The Students have found the step up in class too much to handle so far, as they are rock bottom with a mere eight points to their name.
UCD’s campaign kicked off with a 3-0 loss at Shamrock Rovers, and the Dublin club have gone on to draw five and lose eight of the next 13. They picked up their first three points with a 1-0 win at Finn Harps on matchday 16 but defeats to Shamrock and Shelbourne have followed.
UCD have struggled on their own patch of late, taking a solitary point from their last five. Nevertheless, can they give their supporters something to shout about on Friday?
Sligo Rovers Preview – Can the Bit O’Reds make it back-to-back wins?
Sligo Rovers have had a mixed start to their 2022 season. The Bit O’Reds have won six, lost six and drawn six of 18 and have a +2 goal difference.
After five games without a win (three losses, two draws), Sligo sealed a much-needed three points in their previous outing. Seamas Keogh found the net in injury time to save the day for John Russell.
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Sligo will now be looking for back-to-back wins for the third time this season. The bookies are offering just 8/15 for an away victory in this one.
UCD vs Sligo Rovers Betting Advice
These two played out a four-goal thriller at The Showgrounds back in April. Max Mata netted either side of goals from UCD’s Colm Whelan and Evan Caffrey in the 2-2 stalemate.
In 2019, Sligo won all five of the league and cup meetings, including 5-0 and 4-1 victories.
Key Facts – UCD vs Sligo Rovers Betting Tip
- UCD have won just one of their opening 17
- Sligo stopped a five-game winless run last time out
- Rovers have won six of the last seven meetings
Last term’s First Division play-off winners gave a good account of themselves in the reverse meeting last month, but we fancy Sligo to secure a comfortable away win on Friday. Take a punt on Rovers to win -1 at 8/5.
There is also good value in bet365’s 6/4 for the away team to be winning at half time and full time.
The best betting odds for UCD vs Sligo Rovers
UCD to win: 4/1 at Bet365
Draw: 11/4 at Bet365
Sligo Rovers to win: 8/15 at Bet365
