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Bohemians vs. Sligo Rovers – Match Prediction, Team Form & Starting XIs | Friday, June 27

Bohemians return to Dalymount Park on Friday night looking to narrow the gap to Shamrock Rovers at the top of the League of Ireland Premier Division. With two games in hand and trailing by nine points, Alan Reynolds’ men will see this as a must-win encounter against a struggling Sligo Rovers side.

The Gypsies secured a massive 2-0 win over leaders Shamrock Rovers earlier this week, a result that reaffirmed their credentials as title challengers. With three wins in their last four league matches and five clean sheets in seven, Bohemians are solid at the back. However, their attack remains modest, with 26 goals – the fifth-lowest tally in the league.

Sligo Rovers, meanwhile, are second from bottom and just four points above Cork City. They picked up a narrow 2-1 win over Galway United on Monday, but the performance was far from convincing, having allowed eight big chances.

John Russell’s side have a poor recent record against Bohemians – losing five of their last seven head-to-heads. They also struggle on the road, with seven defeats in 10 away league matches in 2025, including four of their last five.

With contrasting form and momentum, Bohemians are favourites to take all three points.

Team Form

Bohemians – last 6 league games:
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Sligo Rovers – last 6 league games:
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Team News

Bohemians:
Centre-back Alex Lacey and winger Connor Parsons remain sidelined. Reynolds is expected to name an unchanged XI from the side that beat Shamrock Rovers.

Expected XI:
Chorazka; Smith, Morahan, Cornwall, Flores; McDonnell, Devoy, Tierney; Rooney, Clarke, Mountney

Sligo Rovers:
John Mahon is suspended after his red card against Galway. Oliver Denham is likely to come into defence.

Expected XI:
Sargeant; Reynolds, McElroy, Denham, Hutchinson; Manning, Doyle-Hayes; Hakiki, Fitzgerald; Elding, Waweru

Head-to-Head

  • Bohemians have won the last 3 meetings vs. Sligo Rovers.
  • The Dublin side defeated Sligo 1-0 last month.
  • Sligo have only 1 win in their last 7 against Bohemians (W1 D1 L5).

Players to Watch

Dayle Rooney (Bohemians):
The 27-year-old is in fine form with 4 goals in his last 6 appearances and will be confident of adding to that tally.

Owen Elding (Sligo Rovers):
Sligo’s top scorer with 7 league goals so far this season, he remains their key goal threat.

Prediction

Bohemians 2–0 Sligo Rovers

The Gypsies should have too much for a travel-weary and inconsistent Sligo side. Backed by strong home form and clean sheet consistency, they should keep their title push alive.

Betting Tips

  • Bohemians to win & Under 4.5 Goals ✅
  • Anytime Goalscorer: Dayle Rooney ✅
  • Correct Score Group (1-0, 2-0, 2-1): 7/4 ✅
  • First Goal: Bohemians ✅
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