Sligo Rovers vs Dundalk Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 25 Apr 2026

League of Ireland Betting Preview: Sligo Rovers vs Dundalk

Sligo Rovers go head-to-head with Dundalk at Showgrounds, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Saturday 25 April.

If you concur with our view that Dundalk will have the upper hand when meeting Sligo, then you can wager the away team at -106. We’re anticipating a return with this Full-Time Result pick.

The last League of Ireland game involving Sligo Rovers saw them triumph 2-0 at home. This victory over Waterford at Showgrounds made it back-to-back league wins. The Bit O'Reds boasted 54% possession and had two shots on target, while Archie Meekison and Jordan Houston (own goal) scored one goal apiece.

Dundalk won their previous game which was at home. It was a 2-1 triumph at Oriel Park against Galway United. Ciaran Kilduff's team enjoyed 61% possession and had thirteen shots on goal, with Declan McDaid netting twice.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Dundalk claimed victory in the previous meeting between these teams. A 1-0 home win was registered against Sligo at Oriel Park. The past 10 H2H games have seen five Dundalk triumphs, three Sligo wins and two draws.

League of Ireland		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Dundalk	12	5	6	1	22	16	6	22:16	21
8	Sligo Rovers	12	3	2	7	8	17	-9	8:17	11

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Rovers have 3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 0.7 goals from 2.5 shots on goal and 11.0 attempts. John Russell's side have averaged 49.9% possession and 4.1 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.1 goals from 4.8 shots on goal, 14.9 attempts and 5.9 corners.

Top goalscorer William Fitzgerald has found the net 2 times, with Archie Meekison, Sean McHale and Alex Nolan scoring 1 each. Alex Nolan and William Fitzgerald have recorded the most assists with 1 apiece.

Dundalk have won 5, lost 1 and drawn 4, with an average of 1.9 goals from 16.8 attempts and 7.5 shots on goal. The Lilywhites average 49.3% possession, 6.1 corners awarded and 4.9 corners against them, while conceding 1.3 goals from 13.6 attempts and 3.9 shots on goal.

Declan McDaid has scored 3 goals, followed by Tyreke Wilson, Ronan Teahan, Gbemi Arubi and Bobby Burns on 2. Daryl Horgan has been top assists provider with 3 in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

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

Dundalk predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Enda Minogue (GK), John Ross Wilson, Mayowa Animasahun, Harvey Warren, Tyreke Wilson, Eoin Kenny, Bobby Burns, Ronan Teahan, Keith Buckley, Daryl Horgan, Gbemi Arubi.

Sligo Rovers vs Dundalk Prediction & Betting Tips

This expert Sligo Rovers vs Dundalk betting breakdown features our match prediction, a correct score pick, corners analysis and a carefully constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Match Prediction

We have good reason to back Dundalk, especially based on the appealing price of -106. When it comes to this League of Ireland encounter, we think the away team should have too much.

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Key Sligo Rovers vs Dundalk league stats:

• Dundalk have won 3 of their last 5 games.

The odds at the best football bookies suggest our pick has a 51.5% chance of winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

Dundalk To Win @ -106 Watch Live Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Sligo 1 - 2 Dundalk

Our correct score prediction is a 2-1 win for Dundalk which is available at odds of +550. We think they’ll achieve victory and this is a way of getting bigger odds and more excitement.

Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -119

The 9.5 Total Corners line has been covered in four consecutive Dundalk away matches, with the last ten Sligo home games averaging 10.70 corners. If you concur with our viewpoint that the Total Corners line can be covered, then you can secure odds of -119 that this outcome happens.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Sligo

Total

10.00 4.10 5.90

Home

10.70 4.50 6.20

Away

9.90 3.50 6.40

Dundalk

Total

11.00 6.10 4.90

Home

10.83 5.50 5.33

Away

11.50 6.33 5.17

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-119

Under 9.5

-122

Sligo Corners

Over 3.5

-147

Under 3.5

+102

Dundalk Corners

Over 5.5

-105

Under 5.5

-135

Most Corners

1

+165

X

+600

2

-185

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Sligo Rovers vs Dundalk 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.

Some will want to go ahead and back Dundalk at -106 to win this League of Ireland encounter. After all, this betting price suggests a 52% chance that the favourites end up succeeding. At +265, Sligo Rovers are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The Asian Handicap -0.5 provides the chance to bet on Dundalk to effectively win. If you want to oppose them, there’s the alternative to back Sligo +0.5 at -125 and that gets the draw onside.

You can get a similar price whether you’re betting Under or Over 2.5 Goals. For those expecting both sides to find the net, Both Teams to Score Yes is available at -147.

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Full-Time Result

1

+265

X

+235

2

-106

Half-Time Result

1

+295

X

+118

2

+148

Double Chance

1X

-133

12

-385

X2

-435

Draw No Bet

1

+160

2

-250

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.5

-125

2 Hcp -0.5

-112

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-122

Over 2.5

-115

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-147

No

-102

Sligo have clocked up four draws, three victories and three defeats in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 0.70 goals per match and conceding 1.00.

Dundalk have not tasted an away defeat in three straight matches. Ciaran Kilduff's team have finished with four draws, one win and one defeat in the last 6 away games, recording an average of 1.50 goals per match and conceding 2.00.

The previous Showgrounds encounter involved a 2-1 Sligo win against Dundalk. Dundalk have four wins from the previous 10 H2H matches at Showgrounds, with three draws and three Sligo triumphs also happening.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Sligo Rovers Home Stats		3-4-3	1.70	0.70	1.00	2	8	3	7
Dundalk Away Stats		1-4-1	3.50	1.50	2.00	4	2	5	1

• 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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Sligo Rovers vs Dundalk Lineups & Team News

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