Sligo Rovers FC will take on Bala Town FC in an important UEFA Conference League fixture at the Showgrounds Sligo on Wednesday, July 13. Both teams have been fairly impressive in recent weeks and will want to win the game.
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Bala Town FC finished second in Group A of the Cymru Premier and have stepped up to the plate over the past year. They beat Cliftonville 2-1 last week and will look to achieve a similar result on Wednesday.
Sligo Rovers, on the other hand, are in fifth place in the league table at the moment and are yet to hit their stride this year. Rovers eased past Shelbourne by a 3-1 margin in their previous game and will be confident heading into the fixture.
Sligo Rovers FC vs Bala Town FC Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Sligo Rovers FC have a good record against Bala Town FC, having won the only game played between the two teams.
- Sligo Rovers FC are a total of 19 points behind league-leaders and reigning champions Shamrock Rovers and will need to turn their league campaign around this month.
- Bala Town FC edged Aberystwyth to a 2-1 victory in the quarter-finals in the Welsh Cup but crashed out after a penalty shoot-out in the semi-finals.
- Bala Town FC won their last four matches in the regular season last year and will look to revive their momentum ahead of a new campaign.
- Sligo Rovers FC are unbeaten in their last six matches in all competitions and are in impressive form at the moment.
Sligo Rovers FC vs Bala Town FC Prediction
Sligo Rovers are in excellent form at the moment and can pack a punch on their day.
Bala Town FC have stepped up on the domestic front but are yet to hit their stride in Europe. Sligo Rovers are the better team at the moment and should be able to win the game.
Prediction: Sligo Rovers 2-1 Bala Town FC
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Sligo Rovers FC vs Bala Town FC Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Sligo Rovers FC
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Sligo Rovers FC to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Aidan Keena to score - Yes