Sunday 06/07/2014, 21:00, Ireland Premier League, Round 18, Sligo Rovers vs Cork City
Sligo Rovers vs Cork City Betting Preview
Cork City have closed the gap separating them from leading Dundalk and are now within striking distance. A victory tonight would allow them to leapfrog the leader and collecting all three points away at Sligo Rovers is within their reach. The visitors are in superb form and play against an opponent that hasn't won back-to-back games for more than a month, yet the hosts shouldn't be underestimated.
Sligo Rovers vs Cork City Betting Odds
At Paddy Power
Sligo Rovers 2.30, Draw 3.25, Cork City 3.00
Sligo Rovers vs Cork City Betting Tips
Sligo Rovers is virtually out of the title race and their chances of playing in a European competition next season are slim to none. They have a double-digit handicap to offset in the remaining rounds and they don't look capable of tying St. Patrick's or even Shamrock Rovers.
Scoring goals has never been a problem for them, but over the last couple of weeks, Sligo Rovers scored just four games in five matches and were shut down on three occasions. Their first leg Europa League performance against lowly Banga from Lithuania was disappointing, with the Irish team being forced to settle for a scoreless draw on the road.
The hosts have no fewer than six strikers, but only North is playing decently well, having scored four goals in 14 games and he's expected to feature tonight. Sligo Rovers will be opposed by Cork City, a team that is just one point behind the leader and has extended its winning streak to seven games in a row.
The fact that they will be playing away from home won't have a deterring effect on their resolve to claim all three points. Coach Caulfield will stick to his 4-4-2 starting formation featuring Lehane and O'Sullivan upfront, but midfielder Dennehy is just as dangerous. He has scored nine goals so far and is the most prolific scorer for Cork City, returning after a two-game suspension.
Key Facts
- Cork City won seven games in a row and in six of these matches they prevented opponents from scoring a single goal.
- Sligo Rovers won just 13 games out of a total of 44 and the last two matches against Cork City ended undecided
Sligo Rovers vs Cork City Betting Prediction
Bold punters would be wise to take a leap of faith with the visiting team and back them at full stakes to win outright. By doing so they will triple the investment and Cork City is more than capable of winning without the support of their fans. If you want to stay on the safer side, Paddy Power presents the opportunity of betting on the visitors to win with the cover off a 0:0 Asian handicap that has the stakes returned if the match ends in a draw.
Bet: Cork City Draw no Bet @ 2.15 with Paddy Power
