Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 21 Feb 2025

The Value Lies With Drogs

Drogheda could have the edge over Sligo and our bet is backing them on the -0.25 Asian Handicap at -100. It provides some insurance of half the stake returned in the event of a draw.

Drogs 7-0 Winners When Teams Last Met

Drogheda United played out a 0-0 draw in their last game. This was away from home at Richmond Park against St Patrick's Athletic. Kevin Doherty's men recorded just 29% possession and didn’t have a single shot on target.

Sligo Rovers lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Waterford 3-2 at Showgrounds. The Bit O'Reds managed six shots on goal and enjoyed 61% possession, with Owen Elding and Jad Hakiki both on target.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Drogheda had the edge in the most recent encounter between these teams. At Weavers Park, they recorded a 7-0 home win over Sligo. The past 10 H2H matches have featured four draws and three wins for each team.

League of Ireland		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
5	Drogheda United	29	10	12	7	31	28	3	31:28	42
9	Sligo Rovers	29	8	6	15	35	47	-12	35:47	30

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United have 3 wins, 3 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 3.0 shots on goal and 9.1 attempts. The Drogs have averaged 34.3% possession and 4.5 corners per match, with their opponents getting 0.8 goals from 4.7 shots on goal, 15.4 attempts and 7.5 corners.

Top goalscorer Frantz Pierrot has found the net 5 times, Douglas James-Taylor 2, with Bridel Bosakani and two other players on 1. Douglas James-Taylor and Conor Kane have been top assistors with 2.

Rovers have won 2, lost 5 and drawn 3, with an average of 0.9 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 12.8 attempts. There’s been an average of 54.1% possession, 5.1 corners awarded and 5.7 corners against, while they’ve conceded 2.2 goals from 6.6 shots on goal and 15.5 attempts.

The top scorers have been Simon Power and Wilson Waweru on 2, with Owen Elding getting 1. William Fitzgerald has been the top assist maker with 3 in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Drogheda United confirmed lineup (3-4-1-2): Luke Dennison (GK), Andrew Quinn, Conor Keeley, James Bolger, Owen Lambe, Conor Kane, Ryan Brennan, Shane Farrell, Darragh Markey, Joshua Thomas, Zishim Bawa.

Sligo Rovers confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Sam Sargeant (GK), Oliver Denham, John Mahon, Reece Hutchinson, Jad Hakiki, Jake Doyle-Hayes, Connor Malley, Harvey Lintott, Owen Elding, William Fitzgerald, Cian Kavanagh.

Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers Prediction & Betting Tips

Drogheda look like the real deal and we’re happy to take the -100 about them on the Asian Handicap -0.25. The home team could have the edge in this League of Ireland game and we’ll go into this with confidence.

We’re always monitoring the team news. Combined with the latest form, this helps us secure the best value. Our football experts also take a data-led approach, with the key numbers proving useful.

Key Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers league stats:

• The +0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Sligo in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The +0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Sligo in 2 consecutive games.

Drogs -0.25 Probability

The bookies make it a 50% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

There’s the opportunity to sell goals and that means moving the line until you’re happy with the bet. It means a riskier wager but a bigger potential return from the available odds.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Drogheda 1 - 0 Sligo

There are odds of +600 available that Drogheda land a 1-0 win. We like the correct score option as there’s a nice reward if you can accurately predict the outcome.

Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -110

We’ve seen the past 5 Sligo away matches feature an average 12.80 corners, while the previous 5 Drogheda games have averaged 12.20. There’s everything to like about the Total Corners line which looks low and we’d expect the teams to go over at -110.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Drogheda

Total

9.30 4.80 4.50

Home

10.50 4.50 6.00

Away

9.20 4.50 4.70

Sligo

Total

11.50 4.40 7.10

Home

9.70 4.40 5.30

Away

10.70 3.80 6.90

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-100

Under 9.5

-147

Drogheda Corners

Over 4.5

-120

Under 4.5

-120

Sligo Corners

Over 4.5

+120

Under 4.5

-163

Most Corners

1

-122

X

+540

2

+123

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Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers Odds

Drogheda United are regarded as having a 43% chance of winning this Premier Division match according to the bookies’ latest betting odds who have priced them up at +130. At +205, Sligo Rovers are regarded as having a lower probability of winning this match.

For the Total Goals market, Under 2.5 Goals is the shortest price for this interesting match.

If you fancy Drogheda United but want money back if this League of Ireland match is a draw, then you can get -147. You can bet on Sligo Rovers at +118 on the Draw No Bet market.

Full-Time Result

1

+130

X

+220

2

+205

Half-Time Result

1

+195

X

+107

2

+255

Double Chance

1X

-278

12

-303

X2

-172

Draw No Bet

1

-147

2

+118

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-102

2 Hcp +0.25

-128

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-159

Over 2.5

+112

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-119

No

-119

Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers Lineups & Team News

Our Drogheda vs Sligo team news will highlight the injuries for both squads, with the lineups giving you a helping hand with your bets.

Getting the player information you need is easy thanks to the League of Ireland squads.

Drogheda United Team Page Sligo Rovers Team Page