Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 01 May 2026

League of Ireland Betting Preview: Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers

Drogheda United meet Sligo Rovers at Sullivan and Lambe Park, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Friday 1 May.

Sligo look like a great wager on the Asian Handicap against Drogheda. You can back the visitors at +0.5 at -125 which means a payout if they draw or win, with one of these outcomes on the cards.

Drogheda United have suffered two consecutive League of Ireland home losses. Their last league game was a 4-3 road triumph at Tolka Park when meeting Shelbourne. The Drogs had 43% of possession and five shots on target, while Warren Davis bagged two, with Edwin Agbaje and Conor Keeley also scoring a goal.

Sligo Rovers made it three consecutive wins after a 2-0 home success over Dundalk at Showgrounds. John Russell's men were restricted to just 36% possession and managed six shots on goal, with William Fitzgerald and Cian Kavanagh on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Sligo had the edge in the most recent encounter between these teams. At Showgrounds, they recorded a 2-1 home win over Drogheda. The past 10 H2H games have featured four triumphs for Drogheda, three for Sligo and three draws.

League of Ireland		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
7	Sligo Rovers	13	4	2	7	10	17	-7	10:17	14
9	Drogheda United	12	3	4	5	16	20	-4	16:20	13

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1 win, 5 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 3.7 shots on goal and 10.1 attempts. United have had 40.3% possession and 3.5 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 2.0 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 14.8 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 5.0 corners.

Warren Davis and Mark Doyle lead the way with 3 goals, while Conor Keeley has scored 2. Brandon Kavanagh is the top assists maker on 2.

Rovers have won 4, lost 5 and drawn 1, with an average of 3.0 shots on goal, 11.2 attempts and 0.9 goals. The Bit O'Reds average 48.3% possession, 3.6 corners awarded and 5.9 corners against, while 1.1 goals have been conceded from 15.7 attempts and 4.8 shots on goal.

William Fitzgerald is top of the team’s scoring charts with 3, while Cian Kavanagh, Archie Meekison, Sean McHale and Alex Nolan have 1. The top assistors in the last 10 games are Cian Kavanagh, Archie Meekison and Alex Nolan who have all made 1.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Drogheda United predicted lineup (4-4-2): Fynn Talley (GK), Edwin Agbaje, Andrew Quinn, Conor Keeley, Conor Kane, Dare Kareem, Jago Godden, Brandon Kavanagh, Ryan Brennan, Warren Davis, Thomas Oluwa.

Sligo Rovers predicted lineup (4-3-3): Sam Sargeant (GK), Jeannot Esua, Oliver Denham, Gareth McElroy, Sean McHale, Archie Meekison, James McManus, Carl McHugh, Daire Patton, Cian Kavanagh, William Fitzgerald.

Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers Prediction & Betting Tips

Take in the full Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers betting outlook — from our expert match prediction and correct score pick to sharp corners advice and a bet builder tailored for value.

Match Prediction

Sligo +0.5 could be a value wager and we have the information to back this up. Bet them at -125 on the Asian Handicap when they clash with Drogheda and we feel confident of a payout.

Getting the lowdown on injuries and studying the League of Ireland form guide are important duties ahead of making football predictions. We also place great emphasis on the stats and a data-led approach can sometimes be effective.

Key Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers league stats:

• The +0.5 line has been covered by Sligo in 4 consecutive games.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Sligo in 11 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Drogheda in 5 consecutive games at home.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Drogheda in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Drogheda in 15 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Drogheda in 2 consecutive games against Sligo.

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Our Match Prediction

Sligo Asian Hcp +0.5 @ -125 Watch Live Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Drogheda 1 - 1 Sligo

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Corners Prediction

Under 10.5 Corners -139

We’ve seen under 10.5 corners in ten consecutive Drogheda games. There’s lots to enjoy about the Total Corners line which looks big and we’d anticipate the teams going under at -139.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Drogheda

Total

8.50 3.50 5.00

Home

10.10 5.40 4.70

Away

10.10 3.80 6.30

Sligo

Total

9.50 3.60 5.90

Home

10.30 3.80 6.50

Away

9.90 3.50 6.40

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-105

Under 10.5

-139

Drogheda Corners

Over 5.5

-122

Under 5.5

-116

Sligo Corners

Over 4.5

+104

Under 4.5

-147

Most Corners

1

-179

X

+600

2

+155

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Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The favourites are 52% likely to win according to the latest betting odds, with Drogheda United being priced at -108 to come away with a victory in this League of Ireland encounter. The +265 means that Sligo Rovers are seen as having the lowest probability of succeeding.

The Draw No Bet market simplifies things as it offers two options and money back if the game finishes level. Drogheda are -250, while Sligo are alternatively priced at +165.

The Total Goals market is a great option and Under 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds right now. When it comes to BTTS betting, the market suggests that Both Teams to Score Yes and No are both equally as likely to happen.

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Full-Time Result

1

-108

X

+240

2

+265

Half-Time Result

1

+150

X

+112

2

+310

Double Chance

1X

-455

12

-385

X2

-132

Draw No Bet

1

-250

2

+165

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-114

2 Hcp +0.5

-125

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-141

Over 2.5

-100

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-125

No

-119

Drogheda haven’t triumphed in five straight games at Sullivan and Lambe Park. The Drogs have finished with four losses, three victories and three draws in the past 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.10 goals per match and conceding 1.40.

Sligo have six defeats, three wins and one draw in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 0.80 goals per match and conceding 1.40.

Drogheda overcame Sligo 1-0 when the sides last met at Sullivan and Lambe Park. We’ve seen the previous 10 H2H meetings at Sullivan and Lambe Park involve five Drogheda victories. There have also been four draws and Sligo triumphing once.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Drogheda United Home Stats		3-3-4	2.50	1.10	1.40	5	5	6	4
Sligo Rovers Away Stats		3-1-6	2.20	0.80	1.40	5	5	5	5

• 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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Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers Lineups & Team News

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