Derry City vs Sligo Rovers Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 03 Oct 2025

League of Ireland Betting Preview: Derry City vs Sligo Rovers

Derry City host Sligo Rovers in this League of Ireland clash at Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Friday 3 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

The Value Lies With Bit O'Reds

We’re siding with Sligo on the Asian Handicap +1 at -120, with a confident feeling that they can win or draw when going up against Derry. There’s the bonus of a one-goal defeat meaning our stake is refunded.

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Sligo Overcame Derry in Last Meeting

Derry City played out a 1-1 draw in their last game. This was away from home at Sullivan and Lambe Park against Drogheda United. The Northern Ireland side boasted 59% possession and recorded eight shots on target, while Daniel Mullen bagged the goal.

Sligo Rovers beat St Patrick's Athletic in their previous league game, making it back-to-back League of Ireland victories. It was a 1-0 home win at Showgrounds. The Bit O'Reds had 44% possession and totalled four shots on goal, with Jad Hakiki scoring the winner in the 19th minute.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two teams last met at Showgrounds, with Sligo claiming the home win. Beating Derry by a 2-0 scoreline. Sligo have four wins from the previous 10 H2H meetings, with three draws and three Derry triumphs also happening.

League of Ireland		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Derry City	32	14	9	9	46	37	9	46:37	51
7	Sligo Rovers	32	10	7	15	38	48	-10	38:48	37

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3 wins, 2 losses and 5 draws, averaging 1.8 goals from 12.4 attempts and 5.6 shots on goal. City have had 55.5% possession and 4.8 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.5 goals from 10.5 attempts and 4.5 shots on goal, while earning 4.2 corners.

Top goalscorer is Adam O'Reilly on 4 goals, while Dipo Akinyemi and Liam Boyce have both bagged 3. Michael Duffy is the leading assists maker with 6.

Rovers have 5 victories, 2 defeats and 3 draws, averaging 4.2 shots on goal, 10.7 attempts and 1.2 goals. John Russell's team average 47.6% possession, 5.6 corners awarded and 6.5 corners against, while 1.1 goals have been conceded from 13.8 attempts and 4.8 shots on goal.

Jad Hakiki has scored 4, followed by Ryan O'Kane, Owen Elding and Patrick McClean with 2 goals apiece. Jake Doyle-Hayes has been top assists provider with 2 in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Derry City predicted lineup (3-4-3): Brian Maher (GK), Ronan Boyce, Hayden Cann, Mark Connolly, Adam O'Reilly, Jamie Stott, Sadou Diallo, Brandon Fleming, Carl Winchester, Danny Mullen, Michael Duffy.

Sligo Rovers predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Sam Sargeant (GK), Edwin Agbaje, Ciaron Harkin, Patrick McClean, Sean Stewart, Gareth McElroy, James McManus, Cian Kavanagh, Jad Hakiki, William Fitzgerald, Owen Elding.

Derry City vs Sligo Rovers Prediction & Betting Tips

Join us as we dissect the best Derry City vs Sligo Rovers betting tips — from our expert match prediction and correct score advice to a sharp corners pick and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

For Sligo +1 to secure a return at -120, we need a win or a draw in this League of Ireland encounter. We are expecting the match to be competitive and have confidence in the underdogs.

Our job is to consult the latest League of Ireland team news in order to produce the best football predictions. Then we crack on with the job of analysing the stats that are going to be the most effective.

Key Derry City vs Sligo Rovers league stats:

• The +1 line has been covered by Sligo in 5 consecutive games.
• The +1 line has been covered by Sligo in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The +1 line has been covered by Sligo in 13 of their last 20 games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Derry in 4 consecutive games at home.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Derry in any of their last 5 games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Derry in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Derry in 9 of their last 10 games against Sligo.

Sligo +1 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 54.6% chance of winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Derry 1 - 1 Sligo

The game ending in a 1-1 draw is available at odds of +450. Take a chance on the correct score and get rewarded for predicting the right scoreline.

Corners Prediction

Sligo Over 3.5 Corners +102

In their past nine games, Sligo have covered the 3.5 corners line, with Derry conceding 5.40 corners on average in their previous 5 matches. We think it’s achievable that Sligo will cover the Team Corners line and odds of +102 can be landed.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Derry

Total

9.00 4.80 4.20

Home

6.70 4.50 2.20

Away

9.70 4.50 5.20

Sligo

Total

12.10 5.60 6.50

Home

10.20 4.10 6.10

Away

13.00 5.40 7.60

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

+104

Under 10.5

-152

Derry Corners

Over 6.5

-120

Under 6.5

-120

Sligo Corners

Over 2.5

-138

Under 2.5

-100

Most Corners

1

-385

X

+750

2

+350

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Derry City vs Sligo Rovers Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Think Derry Most Likely to Win

Derry City are the shortest price to win this League of Ireland clash according to the bookies, with the favourites given a 65% probability due to their -185 betting odds. Sligo Rovers are an outside chance to get the job done and you can now back them at +440.

Derry can be backed alternatively on the Half-Time Result market and that means getting +112. However, Sligo are +450 and the draw is +132 if you want to take a different option.

The Over 2.5 / Under 2.5 Goals betting market suggests that there’s not much between the two options. The Both Teams to Score No wager is -137 and it’s perfect if you anticipate that one side or more will fail to score by the full-time whistle.

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Full-Time Result

1

-185

X

+295

2

+440

Half-Time Result

1

+112

X

+132

2

+450

Double Chance

1X

-909

12

-526

X2

+128

Draw No Bet

1

-526

2

+300

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1

-112

2 Hcp +1

-120

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-118

Over 2.5

-119

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-103

No

-137

Derry Not Beaten in Last Nine H2H Clashes at Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium

Derry have avoided defeat in their last seven matches at Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. The Northern Ireland side have racked up five draws, four wins and one loss in the previous 10 home games, netting an average of 1.90 goals per match and conceding 0.90.

Sligo have managed five losses, four victories and one draw in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 1.60.

Derry were 3-0 victors against Sligo last time out at Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. In the previous 10 H2H meetings at Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium, we have seen five draws, four Derry victories and one Sligo win.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Derry City Home Stats		4-5-1	2.80	1.90	0.90	4	6	6	4
Sligo Rovers Away Stats		4-1-5	2.60	1.00	1.60	5	5	4	6

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

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Derry City vs Sligo Rovers Lineups & Team News

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