Simply looking to take another giant leap towards defending their Premier Division crown, Shamrock Rovers will travel to Sligo on Friday night.With the 2026 World Cup knockout stages now in full swing, there are plenty of attractive betting promotions available this summer.Competition: Irish Premier DivisionMarket: Goal to be scored in both halvesOdds: 8/11 @1xBetStarting with the hosts, while Sligo might have sprung an almighty upset back on May 22nd as they claimed a sensational 2-1 victory away at Friday’s opponents, it appears that was just a minor boost for the Rovers. Opening this weekend’s fixtures sat two points adrift in the relegation play-off spot and facing a real battle in the race to keep hold of their Premier Division status, John Russell’s side are universally regarded as a major underdog contender here. Last seen suffering a dramatic late collapse on home soil as they were eventually forced to settle for a 2-2 stalemate against Shelbourne, Sligo have mustered just a sole point from any of their previous four consecutive appearances. Getting June underway with a woeful 4-0 drumming against Waterford, Friday’s hosts have gained an unwanted reputation for their glaring defensive issues. Signing off May with a 3-1 drumming against Bohemians, Russell’s struggling squad have also put just a single Premier Division win on the board since back on April 25th.As for the visitors, making an immediate return to winning ways last time out as they secured a routine 3-1 victory at home against Galway, it is no surprise that Shamrock look set to retain their Premier Division crown at a canter. Including a 2-0 victory away at Waterford on June 19th, Stephen Bradley’s men have registered seven points from their previous three appearances. Opening Friday’s showdown holding a commanding seven-point buffer over the chasing pack, the Irish heavyweights will simply be looking to make another public statement here. Despite falling to a shock 2-1 loss when they welcomed the relegation scrappers to Dublin back on May 22nd, Shamrock will certainly be confident of claiming some immediate revenge. Two camps who are scrapping it out at opposite ends of the Premier Division standings, we could be treated to an enjoyable affair this weekend.Bet: Goal to be scored in both halves at Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock Rovers 8/11 for Friday’s Irish Premier Division battle 1xBetThe post Bitesize Prediction: Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock Rovers – 03/07/26 appeared first on SoccerNews.