Sligo Rovers vs Drogheda United Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 25 Jul 2026

Sligo Rovers vs Drogheda United Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Both Teams To Score - Yes @ -154

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The Both Teams to Score market provides an opportunity to wager on BTTS Yes and we really like the -154 that’s available. We expect Sligo and Drogheda to both find the net.

Dive into our Sligo vs Drogheda betting breakdown for the complete analysis of our main match prediction, plus our correct score pick, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

Sligo Rovers vs Drogheda United Preview

Sligo Rovers meet Drogheda United at Showgrounds, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Saturday 25 July.

Sligo Rovers have been beaten in back-to-back League of Ireland games. The latest defeat was at Pearse Stadium, losing 3-2 to Galway United. The Bit O'Reds enjoyed 54% possession and managed five shots on target, with Cian Kavanagh scoring both of the goals.

Drogheda United got the win in their previous game. It was on their travels where Dundalk were beaten 2-1 at Oriel Park. Kevin Doherty's men had 40% possession and managed five shots on goal, while Shane Farrell netted twice.

H2H: 1-0 Victory for Drogs in Pair’s Previous H2H

The last clash between Drogheda and Sligo saw the former triumph at home. It was a 1-0 scoreline at Sullivan and Lambe Park. Drogheda have landed five victories, Sligo have three wins and there’s been two draws in the past 10 H2H meetings.

League of Ireland		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
9	Drogheda United	30	7	10	13	35	48	-13	35:48	31
10	Sligo Rovers	30	5	8	17	23	50	-27	23:50	23

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Rovers have 1 win, 6 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 3.1 shots on goal and 9.2 attempts. John Russell's team have averaged 43.6% possession and 4.2 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 2.2 goals from 6.1 shots on goal, 22.4 attempts and 7.9 corners.

Top scorer Cian Kavanagh has found the net 2 times, with William Fitzgerald, Mai Traore, Daire Patton and Ryan O'Kane getting 1 goals each. The leading assistor is Jamie McGonigle with 2.

United have 2 victories, 5 defeats and 3 draws, averaging 2.6 shots on goal, 9.4 attempts and 1.1 goals. The Drogs average 36.8% possession, 3.5 corners taken and 6.2 corners against them, while 1.7 goals have been conceded from 14.4 attempts and 5.0 shots on goal.

Shane Farrell and Mark Doyle have scored 3, followed by Thomas Oluwa with 2. Brandon Kavanagh has managed to clock up 3 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Sligo Rovers confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Sam Sargeant (GK), Oliver Denham, Gareth McElroy, Sean McHale, Jeannot Esua, James McManus, Carl McHugh, William Fitzgerald, Cian Kavanagh, Archie Meekison, Luke Pearce.

Drogheda United confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Luke Dennison (GK), Edwin Agbaje, Conor Keeley, James Bolger, Jason Bucknor, Ryan Brennan, Shane Farrell, Conor Kane, Brandon Kavanagh, Mark Doyle, Thomas Oluwa.

Main Match Prediction

After careful consideration, we’re going to place a BTTS Yes bet on the basis that -154 looks like great value. We anticipate that the sides can both find the net in this League of Ireland match.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):

• BTTS Yes has been covered in 5 straight Sligo games at home.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Sligo games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Drogheda games on the road.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 12 of the last 18 Drogheda games on the road.

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.

The odds at the best football bookies suggest our pick has a 60.6% chance of winning. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 70%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Correct Score Prediction

Sligo 1 - 1 Drogheda

Let’s go for the game to end in a 1-1 scoreline, a wager which is available at +420. Correct score betting provides plenty of excitement and a potentially bigger return if you win.

Corners Prediction

Drogheda Over 4.5 Corners -137

Drogheda have had over 4.5 corners in three consecutive games, while Sligo have had an average of 7.90 corners against them in their last 10 matches. We’re expecting plenty of Drogheda corners and that the Team Corners line is going to be covered, with odds of -137 available.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Sligo

Total

12.10 4.20 7.90

Home

11.50 4.00 7.50

Away

10.60 3.80 6.80

Drogheda

Total

9.70 3.50 6.20

Home

8.40 4.30 4.10

Away

10.20 3.30 6.90

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-108

Under 10.5

-133

Sligo Corners

Over 4.5

-152

Under 4.5

+105

Drogheda Corners

Over 4.5

-147

Under 4.5

-100

Most Corners

1

-109

X

+575

2

-102

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Sligo Rovers vs Drogheda United 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.

Sligo Rovers are available at betting odds of +165 to beat Drogheda United, with their opponents trading at +155 with the bookies. Should you wish to back the draw, it’s on offer at +220 for this League of Ireland encounter.

There are different betting angles when backing Drogheda including the Asian Handicap -0.25 wager. This is available at +110 and there’s a half stake return if they only draw with Sligo.

If you want to bet on the number of goals, you can get a similar price on Over or Under 2.5 Goals. If both teams to score is something you think will happen, there’s an opportunity to wager Yes at -154 on the BTTS market.

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Full-Time Result

1

+165

X

+220

2

+155

Half-Time Result

1

+210

X

+118

2

+200

Double Chance

1X

-227

12

-357

X2

-250

Draw No Bet

1

-116

2

-130

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-161

2 Hcp -0.25

+110

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-123

Over 2.5

-116

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-154

No

+104

Stats: League of Ireland matches only
Sligo haven’t triumphed in five straight games at Showgrounds. The Bit O'Reds have recorded five losses, three draws and two wins in the previous 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.00 goals per match and conceding 1.50.

Drogheda have collected seven defeats, two wins and one draw in the previous 10 away matches, scoring an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 2.40.

Sligo enjoyed a 2-1 winning scoreline when last meeting Drogheda at Showgrounds. There have been four draws in the past 10 H2H meetings at Showgrounds along with six Sligo wins.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Sligo Rovers Home Stats		2-3-5	2.50	1.00	1.50	4	6	5	5
Drogheda United Away Stats		2-1-7	3.70	1.30	2.40	8	2	8	2

• 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

Sligo Rovers vs Drogheda United Lineups & Team News

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