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Derry City welcome Sligo Rovers at Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium, Derry on Friday, Aug 7 at 8:45 PM in a League of Premier Division fixture that's tighter on paper than the positions suggest — just 2 points split them in the table.
Derry City come into this fixture out of form (0W 2L recently). Sligo Rovers, meanwhile, arrive out of form (1W 2L recently) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks.
In 10 previous meetings, Derry City lead 4–2 with 4 draws. Their last encounter ended in a 0–0 draw.
Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Derry City a slight edge, but Sligo Rovers are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.