Sligo Rovers vs Drogheda United Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 25 Jul 2026
Sligo Rovers vs Drogheda United Predictions
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.
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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.
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Drogheda United |
24 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 29 | 41 | -12 | 29:41 | 25 |
| 10 | Sligo Rovers |
24 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 20 | 40 | -20 | 20:40 | 20 |
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.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Sligo Rovers predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Sam Sargeant (GK), Jeannot Esua, Gareth McElroy, Sean McHale, Sean Stewart, Carl McHugh, Daire Patton, Ryan O'Kane, Archie Meekison, William Fitzgerald, Luke Pearce.
Drogheda United predicted lineup (3-4-1-2): Luke Dennison (GK), Edwin Agbaje, Conor Keeley, Leo Burney, Jason Bucknor, Shane Farrell, Ryan Brennan, Conor Kane, Brandon Kavanagh, Thomas Oluwa, Mark Doyle.
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.
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 stats supporting our main match prediction:
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
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 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.
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Bet Builder Tips
A bet builder can provide entertainment and we’ve got both teams to find the net, the match to end all square combined with Drogheda to rack up over 4.5 corners.
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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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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
- League of Ireland: 01/05 2026 Drogheda 1 Sligo 0
- League of Ireland: 07/03 2026 Sligo 2 Drogheda 1
- League of Ireland: 19/09 2025 Sligo 1 Drogheda 1
- League of Ireland: 20/06 2025 Drogheda 1 Sligo 0
- League of Ireland: 02/05 2025 Sligo 2 Drogheda 2
- League of Ireland: 21/02 2025 Drogheda 3 Sligo 0
- League of Ireland: 23/08 2024 Drogheda 7 Sligo 0
- League of Ireland: 03/06 2024 Sligo 2 Drogheda 1
- League of Ireland: 26/04 2024 Drogheda 3 Sligo 1
- League of Ireland: 16/03 2024 Sligo 3 Drogheda 1
Sligo Rovers League Stats
Drogheda United League Stats
- 1 win, 6 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 7 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 2.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 2.40 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.70 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.20 corners awarded and 7.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.00 corners awarded and 7.50 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 12.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.50 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 3.50 corners awarded and 6.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.30 corners awarded and 6.90 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.20 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 0 and least corners in 9 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 43.60% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 45.70% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 36.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 33.30% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 0 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Sligo Rovers this season are William Fitzgerald (4), Cian Kavanagh (3), Alex Nolan (2)
- Top Assistors for Sligo Rovers this season are Archie Meekison (2), Cian Kavanagh (2), Jamie McGonigle (2)
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Sligo Rovers vs Drogheda United Lineups & Team News
Stay informed and review the Sligo vs Drogheda team news before placing your bets. Stay in the know with our predicted and confirmed League of Ireland lineups and the latest on injuries.
Sligo Rovers Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Drogheda United Predicted Lineup 3-4-1-2
Sligo Rovers Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Drogheda United Predicted Lineup 3-4-1-2
Previous Sligo Rovers Lineups
Previous Drogheda United Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Sligo Rovers Player Stats & Squad
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Drogheda United Player Stats & Squad
League of Ireland Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shamrock Rovers | 25 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 40:22 | 50 |
| 2 | Bohemians | 25 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 40:27 | 43 |
| 3 | St Patrick's | 24 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 39:20 | 42 |
| 4 | Dundalk | 24 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 38:36 | 35 |
| 5 | Shelbourne | 24 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 35:35 | 34 |
| 6 | Derry City | 25 | 6 | 11 | 8 | 32:31 | 29 |
| 7 | Galway United | 23 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 32:39 | 27 |
| 8 | Drogheda United | 24 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 29:41 | 25 |
| 9 | Waterford | 24 | 4 | 9 | 11 | 33:47 | 21 |
| 10 | Sligo Rovers | 24 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 20:40 | 20 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shamrock Rovers | 12 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 22:9 | 29 |
| 2 | St Patrick's | 12 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 27:6 | 28 |
| 3 | Dundalk | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 21:15 | 20 |
| 4 | Derry City | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 21:16 | 20 |
| 5 | Bohemians | 12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 16:14 | 17 |
| 6 | Galway United | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 19:20 | 17 |
| 7 | Drogheda United | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 14:16 | 14 |
| 8 | Shelbourne | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 18:22 | 14 |
| 9 | Waterford | 12 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 15:15 | 13 |
| 10 | Sligo Rovers | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 12:20 | 12 |
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