An important duel in the bottom section of the league table, with both teams experiencing more worry than joy. This match is a classic “six-pointer” with the home team placed 9th and the visitors in 7th place.
It’s busy days for these teams as both were in action only a few days ago. There’s no rest for the wicked, or in this case; no rest for UCD and Sligo Rovers.
UCD form and stats
The story so far for UCD at their home stadium (UCD Bowl) is 3 wins, 1 draw and 3 defeats. UCD has three losses from their three previous games and the tension is increasing in the dressing room for both the manager C. O'Neill and the players.The fans are hoping that UCD will strike back in this match, putting things right after the 0-2 away loss in the Premier Division game against St Patrick's. Ahead of that match, UCD lost 1-3 at home to Dundalk.
The manager C. O'Neill will start preparations for the next game as soon this is finished, as the hosts are going to Finn Harps in only four days.
The UCD fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 11 goals in 7 matches. UCD's goalkeeper has had to pick the ball out of their own net 10 times. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Sligo Rovers form and stats
Sligo Rovers have only collected 5 points from their away games after 1-2-3 (6 played).Sligo Rovers's last game was the home draw against Finn Harps (1-1). Ahead of that match was the away draw versus Cork City that ended 0-0.
The visitors have scored 4 goals from 6 away games, an average of less than one per game. Defensive performances away have varied in quality as Sligo Rovers have conceded 9 goals on the road. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.
Head 2 Head
UCD and Sligo Rovers have met before this season: Sligo Rovers - UCD 1-0. Head-2-head stats last ten meetings: 2 - 0 - 8 (UCD wins - draws - Sligo Rovers wins).UCD missing players
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| UCD | Sligo Rovers | |||||
| Total | Home | Home vs | Statistic | Away vs | Away | Total |
| 13 | 7 | 2 | Played | 2 | 6 | 13 |
| 3 | 3 | 2 | Won | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | Drew | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 9 | 3 | 0 | Lost | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| 13 | 11 | 5 | Scored | 2 | 4 | 9 |
| 24 | 10 | 1 | Conceded | 1 | 9 | 16 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | 50% | 83% | 85% |
| 92% | 100% | 100% | Over 1.5 | 50% | 83% | 69% |
| 62% | 57% | 100% | Over 2.5 | 50% | 50% | 38% |
| 23% | 29% | 0% | Over 3.5 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 8% | 14% | 0% | Over 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 46% | 57% | 50% | BTTS | 50% | 50% | 46% |
| 8% | 14% | 50% | Clean Sheets | 50% | 17% | 23% |
| 46% | 29% | 0% | Failed To Score | 50% | 50% | 46% |
| 4.2 | 4 | 6 | Corners For (avg) | 5.5 | 2.8 | 3.5 |
| 5.1 | 4.6 | 2 | Corners Against (avg) | 6 | 6.5 | 6.9 |
| 1.5 | 1.6 | 2.5 | Yellow Cards (avg) | 2.5 | 2.3 | 2.2 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red Cards | 0 | 0 | 1 |
- UCD hasn't played a single 0-0 game at home.
- Sligo Rovers is involved in more matches over 2.5 away, than home.
| 12-04-19 | | UCD | 0 - 2 | Derry City |
| 15-04-19 | | UCD | 2 - 1 | Cork City |
| 19-04-19 | | Bohemians | 3 - 0 | UCD |
| 22-04-19 | | UCD | 1 - 3 | Dundalk |
| 26-04-19 | | St Patrick's | 2 - 0 | UCD |
| 29-04-19 | | UCD | 18:45 | Sligo Rovers |
| 03-05-19 | | Finn Harps | 19:00 | UCD |
| 10-05-19 | | Cork City | 18:45 | UCD |
| 17-05-19 | | UCD | 18:45 | Shamrock Rovers |
| 20-05-19 | | UCD | 18:45 | Cork City |
| 12-04-19 | | Sligo Rovers | 2 - 1 | Dundalk |
| 15-04-19 | | Sligo Rovers | 0 - 0 | Waterford United |
| 19-04-19 | | St Patrick's | 2 - 1 | Sligo Rovers |
| 22-04-19 | | Cork City | 0 - 0 | Sligo Rovers |
| 26-04-19 | | Sligo Rovers | 1 - 1 | Finn Harps |
| 29-04-19 | | UCD | 18:45 | Sligo Rovers |
| 04-05-19 | | Sligo Rovers | 18:45 | Shamrock Rovers |
| 11-05-19 | | Waterford United | 18:00 | Sligo Rovers |
| 18-05-19 | | Sligo Rovers | 18:45 | Derry City |
| 21-05-19 | | Sligo Rovers | 18:45 | Waterford United |
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | D | P |
| 1 | Shamrock Rovers | 14 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 22 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 14 | 31 |
| 2 | Dundalk | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 21 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 13 | 27 |
| 3 | Bohemians | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 27 |
| 4 | Derry City | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 21 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 24 |
| 5 | St Patrick's | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 21 |
| 6 | Waterford United | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 17 | 17 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 13 | 0 | 16 |
| 7 | Sligo Rovers | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 16 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 9 | -7 | 13 |
| 8 | Cork City | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 18 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 12 | -7 | 12 |
| 9 | UCD | 13 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 24 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 14 | -11 | 10 |
| 10 | Finn Harps | 14 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 8 | 29 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 15 | -21 | 3 |
