DUBLIN-BORN football journalist Tony Incenzo previews the forthcoming League of Ireland clash between Sligo Rovers and leaders St Patrick’s Athletic on Saturday evening.
We have new leaders heading into another round of League of Ireland Premier Division combat. This sudden change in focus has caused betting interest to pivot dramatically.
Here, Tony Incenzo previews Saturday’s match under the floodlights as St Patrick’s Athletic bid to cement their status at the top of the table – with rivals Shamrock Rovers in action some 24 hours earlier.
Sligo Rovers v St Patrick’s Athletic Prediction
- The Showgrounds
- Kick-off: 7.45pm
Sligo Rovers preview – An insurmountable 11 points adrift of safety after 13 games without winning. Their previous triumph at The Showgrounds was way back on 25th April, 2-0 versus Dundalk.
Sligo Rovers 2026 home LOI form – 15 played, 3 wins, 5 draws, 7 defeats
St Patrick’s Athletic preview – Monday’s comprehensive 4-0 rout at Dundalk sent Pats top on goal difference. That’s four wins spanning five attempts. Although they’ve played a game more than the two nearest challengers.
St Patrick’s Athletic 2026 away LOI form – 15 played, 6 wins, 5 draws, 4 defeats
Score prediction: Pats painless 3-0.
*Odds subject to change – prices accurate at the time of writing*
