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Oriel Park, Dundalk

Dundalk

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Sligo Rovers

Dundalk vs Sligo Rovers predictions & stats

Top pick Dundalk 77%, Over 2.5 goals 48%. Free match analysis, team stats and betting tips for Premier Division.

Premier Division Standings

Current league table

#	Team	P	GD	Pts
1	Shamrock Rovers	21	+13	40
2	St Patrick's Athl.	20	+16	35
3	Bohemians	21	+7	34
4	Dundalk	20	+4	32
5	Shelbourne	20	+2	29
6	Derry City	21	+2	25
7	Galway United	19	-4	21
8	Drogheda United	20	-9	21
9	Sligo Rovers	20	-16	19
10	Waterford	20	-15	14

Playing Style Analysis

Dundalk

They maintain balanced possession (51%). They've proven effective without the ball, winning 5 games with less possession. However, they've blown 5 leads after leading at halftime, showing vulnerability when ahead. Their game management needs work: 11 points dropped after taking the lead Additionally, Their attacking output is impressive: 16.4 shots per game, 6.3 finding the target Meanwhile, Their chance quality is strong, with 38% of shots hitting the target. They're well-organized defensively (only 2.5 saves required per game). They generate many corner opportunities (6.3 corners/game). Positioned 4th, they're facing a team 5 places below them in the table.

Dundalk

They maintain balanced possession (51%)

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•They maintain balanced possession (51%).
•They've proven effective without the ball, winning 5 games with less possession.
•However, they've blown 5 leads after leading at halftime, showing vulnerability when ahead.
•Their game management needs work: 11 points dropped after taking the lead.
•Their attacking output is impressive: 16.4 shots per game, 6.3 finding the target.
•Their chance quality is strong, with 38% of shots hitting the target.
•They're well-organized defensively (only 2.5 saves required per game).
•They generate many corner opportunities (6.3 corners/game).
•Positioned 4th, they're facing a team 5 places below them in the table.

Sligo Rovers

This team they maintain balanced possession (48%). They've won 3 games despite having less possession, showing they're effective without the ball Additionally, They've dropped points in 5 games despite controlling possession, indicating issues breaking down defenses Meanwhile, They've salvaged 7 points from losing positions this season. They've dropped 6 points from winning positions, indicating issues closing out games. They generate volume but can be wasteful, with only 27% of attempts on target. They maintain defensive discipline (8.4 fouls/game). As a lower-table side (9th), they'll need to be disciplined against a top-4 opponent.

Sligo Rovers

They maintain balanced possession (48%)

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•They maintain balanced possession (48%).
•They've won 3 games despite having less possession, showing they're effective without the ball.
•They've dropped points in 5 games despite controlling possession, indicating issues breaking down defenses.
•They've salvaged 7 points from losing positions this season.
•They've dropped 6 points from winning positions, indicating issues closing out games.
•They generate volume but can be wasteful, with only 27% of attempts on target.
•They maintain defensive discipline (8.4 fouls/game).
•As a lower-table side (9th), they'll need to be disciplined against a top-4 opponent.