2 : 1
  • 01 November 2024, Derry City vs Shelbourne FC, 0-1, Lose
  • 25 October 2024, St. Patrick's Athletic vs Derry City, 1-0, Lose
  • 18 October 2024, Dundalk FC vs Derry City, 0-2, Win
  • 14 October 2024, Derry City vs Sligo Rovers, 1-1, Draw
  • 11 October 2024, Derry City vs Bohemians FC Dublin, 1-1, Draw
Derry City
Home
  • 01 November 2024, Sligo Rovers vs St. Patrick's Athletic, 0-2, Lose
  • 25 October 2024, Galway United FC vs Sligo Rovers, 2-2, Draw
  • 19 October 2024, Sligo Rovers vs Bohemians FC Dublin, 0-2, Lose
  • 14 October 2024, Derry City vs Sligo Rovers, 1-1, Draw
  • 27 September 2024, Shelbourne FC vs Sligo Rovers, 0-0, Draw
Sligo Rovers
Away
Premier Division
Premier Division, Republic of Ireland

In the Premier Division match between Derry City and Sligo Rovers on July 7, 2023, Derry City registered a hard-fought 2-1 victory at home. The match was characterized by aggressive playing styles from both teams, evidenced by the number of yellow cards issued.

Statistically, the crucial factor that had a significant impact on the game was the conversion rate. While Derry City converted their scoring chances into two goals, Sligo Rovers could only manage one goal. The turning point of the game came late in the second half at the 94th-minute mark when Derry City scored the decisive goal.

Derry City committed a large number of fouls that led to two yellow cards in the first half. Both yellow card instances occurred well before halftime, suggesting an aggressive and potentially risky style of play. Despite these instances of unsporting behavior, Derry City managed to remain disciplined and didn't concede any further yellow or red cards.

On the other hand, Sligo Rovers received four yellow cards, two each in the first and second halves. The two second-half yellow cards came within a five-minute interval, indicating loss of discipline at a crucial stage of the match. This potentially had an impact on their defensive organization, and could've contributed to the late goal conceded.

The corner kick count stood at 7 for Derry City and 5 for Sligo Rovers, indicating a pretty evenly matched game in terms of offensive pressure. Given the closeness of the count, it's clear these opportunities didn't directly affect the scoreline, as no goals were scored directly from these set pieces.

Overall, one key takeaway for bettors is Derry City's ability to maintain discipline in the second half after receiving two yellow cards in the first half. This shift in their strategic approach proved fruitful, enabling them to score the winning goal. The critical factor against Sligo Rovers was their inability to maintain discipline throughout the match, particularly at crucial stages when they received back-to-back yellow cards.

Bettors should consider the discipline aspect of these two teams in the future, along with their conversion rates. Derry City showed they could resist the pressure, manage adverse situations, and convert their opportunities, while Sligo Rovers appeared to lack in these aspects.

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Form Guide

Lose0-1Derry City vs Shelbourne FC
Lose1-0St. Patrick's Athletic vs Derry City
Win0-2Dundalk FC vs Derry City
Draw1-1Derry City vs Sligo Rovers
Draw1-1Derry City vs Bohemians FC Dublin
PLAYED
5
WINS
1
GOALS
4:4
GOALS / MATCH
0.8
  • Derry City has won only one out of its last five matches with a goal difference of 4:4, scoring 0.8 goals average
Lose0-2Sligo Rovers vs St. Patrick's Athletic
Draw2-2Galway United FC vs Sligo Rovers
Lose0-2Sligo Rovers vs Bohemians FC Dublin
Draw1-1Derry City vs Sligo Rovers
Draw0-0Shelbourne FC vs Sligo Rovers
PLAYED
5
WINS
0
GOALS
3:7
GOALS / MATCH
0.6
  • Sligo Rovers has lost two matches in a row with a goal difference of 3:7, scoring 0.6 goals average

Derry City H2H Sligo Rovers

Home gameDerry City11Sligo RoversAway gamePremier Division
Away gameDerry City12Sligo RoversHome gamePremier Division
Home gameDerry City22Sligo RoversAway gamePremier Division
Away gameDerry City00Sligo RoversHome gamePremier Division
Away gameDerry City01Sligo RoversHome gamePremier Division
PLAYED
5
WINS
0
GOALS
4:6
GOALS / MATCH
0.80
  • Derry City lost twice in head-to-head matches
  • Teams played five times head-to-head in the current season with the goals score 4:6; average goals per match – 0.80
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