Friday 15/08/2014, 21:00, Ireland Premier League, Round 23, Bray Wanderers vs Sligo Rovers
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The Bray Wanderers have just sunk to a new low and they are now tied for the second to last place with UCD, as both teams have just 18 points to their name. It is very likely that they will be playing for the 17th place at the end of the season, so any points accumulated early on will mean a lot. Tonight, Bray competes against a very difficult opponent, with Sligo Rovers causing them plenty of headaches recently.
Bray Wanderers vs Sligo Rovers Odds
At Expekt
Bray Wanderers 8.00, Draw 4.80, Sligo Rovers 1.35
Bray Wanderers vs Sligo Rovers Tips
Bray Wanderers won a single match in the last 15 played in all competitions, a narrow margin victory against Manchester United's second team. That was supposed to be a morale booster, but unfortunately for them, there were no immediate effects in the domestic championship.
They are still mired in a lengthy losing streak and the fact that they lost 11 games in a bit over three months says a great deal about their chances to avoid relegation. Not even the odds tonight look too good, with those willing to back them at full stakes, set to win eight times the investment, if the hosts prevail.
The last two games played at home went pretty well, with both of them ending in scoring draws, but on the road, Bray Wanderers failed miserably. Sligo Rovers can certainly relate to these sorts of struggles, because the visitors have won the last match away from home almost 3 months ago at Athlone Town.
Even so, they are expected to be the more offensive side in the first half, with North and Odiambo to spearhead the attack. Only the former was mildly successful this season, because five goals in 16 games is not exactly top scorer material, but in the absence of better strikers, Sligo Rovers have to trust him.
Key Facts
- Bray Wanderers is one of the worst scoring teams when playing at home, with just nine goals in 11 games, but Sligo Rovers are not much better on the road.
- Just once in the last 10 games between these two teams, the one playing on the road emerged victorious
Bray Wanderers vs Sligo Rovers Prediction
The odds for a victory on the road are simply ridiculous and don't need further consideration, but betting on Bray Wanderers not to lose by two goals or more, is worth a shot. The odds stand at 1.70 with Expekt, and given Sligo Rovers' hardships on the road in July and August, this represents tremendous value.
Bet: Bray Wanderers +1.5 goals @ 1.70 with Expekt
