Dundalk vs Sligo Rovers Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 16 Mar 2026
League of Ireland Betting Preview: Dundalk vs Sligo Rovers
Dundalk clash with Sligo Rovers at Oriel Park, with kick-off set for 15:45 on Monday 16 March.
Dundalk can beat Sligo and there are odds of -137 when it comes to the Asian Handicap -0.75 selection. Our stake is split between -0.5 and -1, so we need a two goal win for a full return.
Dundalk landed a home win in their last game, overcoming Waterford by a 5-0 scoreline at Oriel Park. The Lilywhites had 53% possession and managed twelve shots on target, with Eoin Kenny scoring two of the goals.
Sligo Rovers lost when last in action. In a home game at Showgrounds, they were turned over 2-0 by Shamrock Rovers. John Russell's team had three shots on goal and enjoyed 54% possession.
Head-to-Head Statistics
It was a 2-1 home win for Sligo at Showgrounds when they last played Dundalk. We’ve seen the previous 10 H2H meetings include five Dundalk triumphs, two draws and three Sligo wins.
| League of Ireland | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |  Dundalk |
6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 11:10 | 7 |
| 9 |  Sligo Rovers |
6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 10 | -7 | 3:10 | 4 |
1 win, 1 loss and 4 draws, averaging 1.8 goals from 6.0 shots on goal and 15.3 attempts. Dundalk have had 49.8% possession and 6.3 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.7 goals from 5.3 shots on goal and 13.5 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 5.2 corners.
Top goalscorer Eoin Kenny has found the net 3 times, with Gbemi Arubi and Daniel Mullen scoring 2 each. Daryl Horgan has made the most assists with 4.
Rovers have won 2, lost 6 and drawn 2, with an average of 0.7 goals from 10.4 attempts and 2.9 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 49.0% possession, 3.1 corners in their favour and 6.3 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.6 goals from 16.9 attempts and 5.8 shots on goal.
Owen Elding is top of the team’s scoring charts with 2, while William Fitzgerald, Alex Nolan, Jad Hakiki and Oliver Denham have 1. Jeannot Esua has been the top assist maker with 1 in the last 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Dundalk predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Conor Kearns (GK), Connor O'Keeffe, Mayowa Animasahun, Keith Buckley, Bobby Burns, Danny Mullen, Harry Groome, Tyreke Wilson, Ronan Teahan, Daryl Horgan, Declan McDaid.
Sligo Rovers predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Sam Sargeant (GK), Jeannot Esua, Gareth McElroy, Carl McHugh, William Fitzgerald, James McManus, Sebastian Quirk, Alex Nolan, Daire Patton, Ryan O'Kane, Cian Kavanagh.
Dundalk vs Sligo Rovers Prediction & Betting Tips
Get ahead of the game with our Dundalk vs Sligo Rovers betting rundown, featuring our trusted match prediction, likely correct score outcome, corners betting edge and a fully loaded bet builder.
Match Prediction
Take Dundalk -0.75 on the Asian Handicap at odds of -137. The price makes plenty of appeal that the hosts comfortably beat Sligo, with this League of Ireland game being potentially one-sided.
Injuries and suspensions are studied by the team at Sportsgambler.com. Our football predictions also come from studying the latest League of Ireland form, with the numbers playing a huge part before the tips are decided.
Key Dundalk vs Sligo Rovers league stats:
According to the top bookies, our pick has a 57.8% chance of landing a return. Based on our tipsters research, we calculate the actual probability to be 60-65%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
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0
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Dundalk are available at +525 to secure a 2-0 victory. Many bettors enjoy a correct score wager and there are some nice potential returns to be had.
Corners Prediction
There has been three consecutive Dundalk games where 10.5 Total Corners has been covered, while it has been an average of 11.80 corners in the last ten Sligo away matches. The amount of corners might be larger than the line implies and that means a bet at odds of -102.
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve got a bet builder and the legs include Dundalk on the Asian Handicap at -0.75, two or less goals along with over 10.5 corners to be awarded.
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Dundalk 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.
Dundalk are the skinniest price to succeed in this League of Ireland clash, with the favourites afforded a 63% probability based on their -172 betting odds with the bookies. Sligo Rovers are the +410 outsiders, with the draw being a different option which could yield dividends.
Dundalk can be backed at +108 on the Half-Time Result and you’ll need them to have their noses in front by the break. Sligo can be chanced at +400 and the draw is +132.
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- League of Ireland: 19/04 2024 Sligo 1 Dundalk 1
- League of Ireland: 04/03 2024 Dundalk 0 Sligo 5
- League of Ireland: 20/10 2023 Sligo 0 Dundalk 2
- League of Ireland: 11/08 2023 Dundalk 1 Sligo 0
- League of Ireland: 06/05 2023 Sligo 0 Dundalk 1
- League of Ireland: 07/04 2023 Dundalk 1 Sligo 2
- League of Ireland: 21/10 2022 Dundalk 3 Sligo 3
- League of Ireland: 29/08 2022 Sligo 0 Dundalk 3
Dundalk League Stats
Sligo Rovers League Stats
- 1 win, 1 defeat and 4 draws in the previous 6 matches
- 1 win and 1 draw in the previous 2 home matches
- 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.83 goals scored and 1.67 conceded in the previous 6 matches
- An average of 3.00 goals scored and 0.50 conceded in the previous 2 home matches
- An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 6 matches
- An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 2 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 6 matches
- BTTS Yes in 1 of the previous 2 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 6 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 1 of the previous 2 home matches
- An average of 0.70 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 6.33 corners awarded and 5.17 corners conceded in the last 6 matches
- An average of 7.50 corners awarded and 4.00 corners against in the last 2 home matches
- An average of 11.50 corners awarded in the last 6 matches
- An average of 11.50 corners awarded in the last 2 home matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 2 of the last 6 matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 0 of the last 2 home matches
- An average of 3.10 corners awarded and 6.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.60 corners awarded and 7.20 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.80 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 49.83% possession in the last 6 matches
- An average of 56.00% possession in the last 2 home matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 6 matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 2 home matches
- An average of 49.00% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 47.20% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Dundalk this season are Eoin Kenny (3), Daniel Mullen (2), Gbemi Arubi (2)
- Top Assistors for Dundalk this season are Daryl Horgan (4), Aodh Dervin (1), Gbemi Arubi (1)
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Dundalk vs Sligo Rovers Lineups & Team News
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Dundalk Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Sligo Rovers Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Dundalk Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Sligo Rovers Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Previous Dundalk Lineups
Previous Sligo Rovers Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Dundalk Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Ciaran Kilduff
Sligo Rovers Player Stats & Squad
League of Ireland Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bohemians | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 10:2 | 16 |
| 2 | St Patrick's | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12:5 | 13 |
| 3 | Shamrock Rovers | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10:6 | 11 |
| 4 | Shelbourne | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 10:9 | 9 |
| 5 | Dundalk | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 11:10 | 7 |
| 6 | Derry City | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9:9 | 7 |
| 7 | Drogheda United | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7:9 | 7 |
| 8 | Galway United | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4:6 | 5 |
| 9 | Sligo Rovers | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3:10 | 4 |
| 10 | Waterford | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 3:13 | 2 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Patrick's | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9:1 | 9 |
| 2 | Shamrock Rovers | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4:1 | 7 |
| 3 | Bohemians | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4:2 | 7 |
| 4 | Derry City | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 9:8 | 7 |
| 5 | Dundalk | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6:1 | 4 |
| 6 | Galway United | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:3 | 4 |
| 7 | Drogheda United | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:2 | 3 |
| 8 | Sligo Rovers | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2:7 | 3 |
| 9 | Shelbourne | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5:6 | 2 |
| 10 | Waterford | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1:2 | 2 |
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