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St Patrick's Athletic FC

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  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Saints Stand Out as a Value Bet

It’s easy to feel confident about the prospect of St Patrick's winning when they meet bottom club Sligo, with this pick standing out on the Full-Time Result market. Take the odds of 1.80 that the visitors secure a win.

Pats Too Good for Sligo in Last H2H

Sligo Rovers were defeated on the road in their last game. Shelbourne won 3-2 at Tolka Park. The Bit O'Reds had four shots on target and 47% possession, with Gareth McElroy and Owen Elding scoring one goal each.

St Patrick's Athletic played Waterford at home in their previous game. It was a 2-2 draw at Richmond Park. Stephen Kenny's team had 45% possession and recorded two shots on goal, with Mason Melia scoring twice.

It has been three consecutive victories for Pats when playing Sligo. Their last encounter was at Richmond Park, with Pats claiming a 4-3 home win. The previous 10 games involving these sides have featured six Pats wins and four Sligo triumphs.

Premier Division G W D L GF GA GD GD P
6 St Patrick's logo St Patrick's 24 8 7 9 27 27 0 27:27 31
9 Sligo Rovers logo Sligo Rovers 22 5 4 13 26 37 -11 26:37 19
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Sligo Rovers – Last 10 League Games

Rovers have 2 wins, 6 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 8.2 attempts. John Russell's men have averaged 49.6% possession and 4.7 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.8 goals from 6.1 shots on goal, 12.9 attempts and 6.8 corners.

Top scorer Owen Elding has found the net 5 times, with Francely Lomboto and Gareth McElroy getting 3 and 2 respectively. Leading assistor is William Fitzgerald with 3.

St Patrick's – Last 10 League Games

Pats have 3 victories, 4 defeats and 3 draws, averaging 4.1 shots on goal, 8.0 attempts and 1.3 goals. The Dublin outfit average 50.0% possession, 4.6 corners awarded and 5.4 corners against, while 1.5 goals have been conceded from 11.0 attempts and 4.9 shots on goal.

The leading scorer has been Mason Melia with 5, while Zack Elbouzedi and Chris Forrester have 2. The top assistors in the last 10 games are Joe Redmond, Barry Baggley and Simon Power who have all made 1.

Confirmed Lineups

Sligo Rovers confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Sam Sargeant (GK), Conor Reynolds, Gareth McElroy, John Mahon, Reece Hutchinson, Matty Wolfe, Jake Doyle-Hayes, Ronan Manning, Owen Elding, William Fitzgerald, Cian Kavanagh.

St Patrick's confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Joseph Anang (GK), Ryan McLaughlin, Joe Redmond, Sean Hoare, Anthony Breslin, Kian Leavy, Jamie Lennon, Simon Power, Zack Elbouzedi, Aidan Keena, Jason McClelland.

Expert League of Ireland Analysis

Team news plays a valuable role and we’re always monitoring the players who have an injury concern. We’ve also got a handle on the form guide, with plenty of football data provided which puts you in the picture in terms of stats.

Key Sligo Rovers vs St Patrick's league stats:

  • Sligo have lost 7 of their last 10 games at home.
  • Sligo have lost 13 of their last 20 games.
  • Sligo have lost their last 3 games against St Patrick's.

Sligo Rovers vs St Patrick's Prediction

We think that St Patrick's can claim a League of Ireland win and there’s the opportunity to get odds of 1.80 that this prediction is proved correct. The price holds enough appeal for us to place a wager.

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Pats to Win Probability

When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 55.6% chance of winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success between 60-65%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

Our Pick

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Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners 1.83 bet365 logo

There has been four straight Sligo games where 9.5 Total Corners has been covered, while it has been four consecutive St Patrick's matches where the same thing has happened. If you agree with our verdict that the Total Corners line can be covered, then you can land odds of 1.83 that this happens.

League Games

League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Sligo Logo Sligo
Total
11.50 4.70 6.80
Home
8.90 4.60 4.30
Away
10.70 3.80 6.90
St Patrick's Logo St Patrick's
Total
10.00 4.60 5.40
Home
10.00 5.60 4.40
Away
9.50 4.80 4.70

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Sligo Rovers vs St Patricks Bet Builder Tips

Full-Time Result St Patrick's 1.80
Total Goals Under 2.5 1.95
Total Corners Over 9.5 1.83

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Sligo Rovers vs St Patricks Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Make Pats Favourites to Win

The Full-Time Result odds of 1.85 suggest that St Patrick's Athletic are likely victors and there’s a 54% probability that the favourites win this League of Ireland clash. For those wanting to back Sligo Rovers, you will find 3.80 about this outsider.

Pats can be backed at 1.85 on the Asian Handicap -0.5 if you think they’ll win. Alternatively, opponents Sligo +0.5 are 1.95 and that means you get a return if they triumph or the draw happens.

A high-scoring contest is a possibility and that is reflected in the Over 2.5 Goals odds. If both teams to score is something you think will happen, there’s an opportunity to wager Yes at 1.70 on the BTTS market.

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Team Stats

Sligo Rovers logo Sligo Rovers League Stats

St Patrick's logo St Patrick's League Stats

Full-Time Result

  • 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 1 win, 7 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

  • 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

Goals

Corners

Corners

Possession

Possession

Top Scorers & Assists

Top Scorers & Assists

Team News

Our Sligo vs Pats team news will highlight the injuries for both squads, with the lineups giving you a helping hand with your bets.

The League of Ireland squads highlight the star players operating for every team in the division.

Sligo Rovers vs St Patrick's Lineups

Sligo Rovers Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

St Patrick's Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

Sligo Rovers Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

29 Sam Sargeant
46 Conor Reynolds 52 Gareth McElroy 21 John Mahon 3 Reece Hutchinson
6 Matty Wolfe 49 Jake Doyle-Hayes
12 Ronan Manning 47 Owen Elding 7 William Fitzgerald
11 Cian Kavanagh
94 Joseph Anang
23 Ryan McLaughlin 4 Joe Redmond 2 Sean Hoare 3 Anthony Breslin
10 Kian Leavy 6 Jamie Lennon 25 Simon Power
7 Zack Elbouzedi 18 Aidan Keena 11 Jason McClelland

St Patrick's Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

Sligo Rovers Substitutes

  • 2Harvey Lintott
  • 8Jad Hakiki
  • 9Wilson Waweru
  • 10Stephen Mallon
  • 19Francely Lomboto
  • 23Kyle McDonagh
  • 27Connor Malley
  • 31Conor Walsh
  • 71Daire Patton

St Patrick's Substitutes

  • 1Daniel Rogers
  • 5Tom Grivosti
  • 14Brandon Kavanagh
  • 15Conor Carty
  • 20Jake Mulraney
  • 21Axel Sjoeberg
  • 24Luke Turner
  • 31Billy Hayes
  • 38Jason Oyenuga

Previous Sligo Rovers Lineups

24 May Premier Division
Shelbourne 3-2 Sligo Rovers
17 May Premier Division
Galway United 0-1 Sligo Rovers
11 May Premier Division
Sligo Rovers 0-1 Bohemians
06 May Premier Division
Shamrock Rovers 2-0 Sligo Rovers
03 May Premier Division
Sligo Rovers 2-2 Drogheda United
27 Apr Premier Division
Sligo Rovers 1-1 Cork City

Previous St Patrick's Lineups

24 May Premier Division
St Patrick's 2-2 Waterford
20 May Premier Division
Shamrock Rovers 4-0 St Patrick's
17 May Premier Division
St Patrick's 3-2 Cork City
10 May Premier Division
Shelbourne 2-1 St Patrick's
06 May Premier Division
Derry City 1-0 St Patrick's
03 May Premier Division
St Patrick's 2-0 Galway United

Injuries & Suspensions

Sligo Rovers Injury Table

Type Name Info
John Mahon Red card (direc

St Patrick's Injury Table

Type Name Info
No players are currently reported injured or suspended.

Ireland FlagLeague of Ireland Table

2025 Season

# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Shamrock Rovers 24 14 6 4 42:21 48
2 Derry City 22 11 4 7 28:22 37
3 Bohemians 22 12 1 9 27:22 37
4 Drogheda United 24 8 11 5 28:25 35
5 Shelbourne 24 7 11 6 27:26 32
6 St Patrick's 24 8 7 9 27:27 31
7 Galway United 22 7 8 7 27:26 29
8 Waterford 22 8 3 11 24:35 27
9 Sligo Rovers 22 5 4 13 26:37 19
10 Cork City 22 2 9 11 23:38 15
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Shamrock Rovers 12 8 3 1 25:7 27
2 Bohemians 11 7 1 3 14:9 22
3 St Patrick's 12 5 5 2 18:11 20
4 Derry City 11 6 2 3 17:10 20
5 Drogheda United 11 5 4 2 16:10 19
6 Galway United 11 5 2 4 15:13 17
7 Shelbourne 12 4 4 4 14:13 16
8 Waterford 11 4 2 5 13:20 14
9 Cork City 12 2 7 3 12:15 13
10 Sligo Rovers 11 3 2 6 12:15 11