Sligo Rovers vs Finn Harps
Ireland Premier Division
Date: Friday, 2nd June 2017
Kick-off at 19:45 UK/ 20:45 CET
Venue: Showgrounds (Sligo).
Sligo Rovers Predicted Starting Line-up
Team News
Danny Kearns has missed the last five games with injury, but Tobi Adebayo-Rowling returned to the starting line-up against Bray Wanderers and central midfielder John Russell is available again after suspension.
Key Man
Kieran Sadlier is the Bit o' Red's top scorer this season, with seven goals in 15 games.
Team Form
A 3-0 victory at home to Limerick at the start of May is Sligo's only win in eight games in all competitions. There have been signs of improvement, however - a 2-2 draw at Bray Wanderers in their last game followed a narrow 2-1 defeat at home to league leaders Cork City.
Expected Line-up: 4-4-2
Finn Harps Predicted Starting Line-up
Team News
Danny Morrissey's late red card against Limerick means Paddy McCourt is likely to return up front, while Simon McGlynn is another option as he bids for a first start this season.
Key Man
Dundalk loanee Ciaran O'Connor has scored four goals so far and will be keen to end his current spell with some strong performances in the next few games.
Team Form
Back-to-back home wins, beating Limerick 3-2 last week, having already won 3-1 against St Patrick's Athletic the previous Monday ended a run of six straight defeats for Finn Harps. Their most recent away game saw them beaten 2-1 at Galway United, however.
Expected Line-up: 4-4-2
Sligo Rovers vs Finn Harps: Head-to-head
Finn Harps bagged a narrow 2-1 home win when the teams met in the league earlier this season. Sligo Rovers had the revenge with a 1-0 win at the same venue when they teams met in the domestic cup in April.
Sligo Rovers are unbeaten at home in 7 matches against Finn Harps in all competitions, 3 wins and 4 draws. The latest two meetings here are also draws.
Sligo Rovers vs Finn Harps: Prediction
Arguably, Sligo Rovers look like the better side with a strong home form to go with. Finn Harps had been particularly poor on the road this season and punters must gran the home win priced at 1/1 by Betfair.
With Finn Harps having a leaky defense, especially in away games, backing the Rovers to score twice is an alternate option.
Sligo Rovers vs Finn Harps: Bet Tips
FT – Sligo Rovers to win at 2.00 odds by Betfair.
