Sligo Rovers vs St Patricks Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 04 May 2026

League of Ireland Betting Preview: Sligo Rovers vs St Patricks

Sligo Rovers host St Patricks at Showgrounds, with kick-off set for 12:00 on Monday 4 May.

We think that Sligo should be able to perform well when playing St Patrick's and we’re backing the home team +0.75 at -118 on the Asian Handicap. This means the stake is split evenly at +0.5 and +1.0.

Sligo Rovers have enjoyed two League of Ireland home wins in a row. They were defeated in their last league game when losing 1-0 on the road against Drogheda United. John Russell's men dominated possession with 67% of the ball and had three shots on target.

St Patrick's Athletic played Galway United on the road in their previous game. It was a 2-2 draw at Eamonn Deacy Park. The Dublin team were 50% in the possession stakes and managed two shots on goal, with Ryan Edmondson and Chris Forrester finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two sides previously met at Richmond Park, with Pats landing the home victory. Defeating Sligo by a 4-1 scoreline. In the previous 10 games involving the sides, Pats have eight victories and Sligo two.

League of Ireland		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	St Patrick's	14	8	3	3	26	13	13	26:13	27
9	Sligo Rovers	14	4	2	8	10	18	-8	10:18	14

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4 wins, 5 losses and 1 draw, averaging 0.9 goals from 11.3 attempts and 3.0 shots on goal. Rovers have had 49.1% possession and 3.9 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.1 goals from 15.3 attempts and 4.5 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 6.3 corners.

William Fitzgerald is the top scorer with 3 goals, while Cian Kavanagh, Archie Meekison, Sean McHale and Alex Nolan each have 1. Cian Kavanagh, Archie Meekison and Alex Nolan have racked up the most assists with 1 each.

Pats have won 6, lost 2 and drawn 2, averaging 6.3 shots on goal, 17.8 attempts and 2.1 goals. Stephen Kenny's side average 53.3% possession, 5.8 corners awarded and 3.7 corners against, while 1.1 goals have been conceded from 9.8 attempts and 4.0 shots on goal.

Ryan Edmondson is top of the team’s scoring charts with 7, while Aidan Keena, Kian Leavy, Romal Palmer and Luke Turner have 2. James Brown and Zack Elbouzedi have managed 2 assists in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

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

St Patrick's predicted lineup (4-5-1): Joseph Anang (GK), James Brown, Joe Redmond, Tom Grivosti, Luke Turner, Kian Leavy, Barry Baggley, Jamie Lennon, Chris Forrester, Zak Elbouzedi, Ryan Edmondson.

Sligo Rovers vs St Patricks Prediction & Betting Tips

This Sligo Rovers vs St Patricks betting breakdown features a main match prediction, a correct score insight, our corners analysis and a sharply constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Match Prediction

Sligo should prove to be competitive in this League of Ireland game. With this in mind, we’ll back the home team at odds of -118 on the Asian Handicap +0.75 feeling confident that they’ll land a return.

Understanding the injured players situation proves useful when assembling football picks. Once we’ve also considered the form guide, we use the latest stats and provide League of Ireland betting predictions.

Key Sligo Rovers vs St Patrick's league stats:

• The +0.75 line has been covered by Sligo in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The +0.75 line has been covered by Sligo in 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• The +0.75 line has been covered by Sligo in 3 consecutive games at home.
• The -0.75 line hasn’t been covered by St Patrick's in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -0.75 line hasn’t been covered by St Patrick's in 14 of their last 20 games on the road.

The betting odds at the top bookies suggest our pick carries a 54.1% chance of winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Sligo 1 - 1 St Patrick's

We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves the teams playing out a 1-1 draw. Odds of +475 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.

Corners Prediction

St Patrick's Over 5.5 Corners -120

The past five St Patrick's away matches have seen them awarded an average of 6.40 corners, while Sligo have conceded an average 7.20 corners in their previous five home games. If you agree with our verdict that the Pats Team Corners line is too low, go for odds of -120 that they go over.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Sligo

Total

10.20 3.90 6.30

Home

10.30 3.80 6.50

Away

10.20 3.60 6.60

St Patrick's

Total

9.50 5.80 3.70

Home

9.10 5.30 3.80

Away

9.20 5.00 4.20

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-132

Under 9.5

-110

Sligo Corners

Over 3.5

-141

Under 3.5

-102

St Patrick's Corners

Over 5.5

-120

Under 5.5

-118

Most Corners

1

+185

X

+600

2

-213

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Sligo Rovers vs St Patricks 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.

St Patrick's Athletic are forecasted to have a 60% chance of triumphing in this League of Ireland encounter according to the bookmakers. It leads to their latest betting odds being -149. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Sligo Rovers are trading at +390.

Pats can be backed at +123 on the Half-Time Result and you’ll need them to have their noses in front by the break. Sligo can be chanced at +390 and the draw is +118.

Under 2.5 Goals is a short-priced option for those expecting two goals or less. Both Teams to Score betting is always popular and the No option on the BTTS market is available at -128.

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Full-Time Result

1

+390

X

+255

2

-149

Half-Time Result

1

+390

X

+118

2

+123

Double Chance

1X

+104

12

-417

X2

-769

Draw No Bet

1

+250

2

-435

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.75

-118

2 Hcp -0.75

-120

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-137

Over 2.5

-104

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-115

No

-128

Sligo have gone unbeaten at Showgrounds in the last three games. John Russell's men have collected four wins, three draws and three defeats in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 0.90 goals per match and conceding 1.00.

Pats have finished with four draws, three wins and three defeats in the last 10 away games, recording an average of 1.00 goals per match and conceding 1.00.

Sligo overcame Pats 1-0 when the sides last met at Showgrounds. The past 10 H2H games at Showgrounds have resulted in five Sligo victories and three Pats wins. There have also been two draws.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Sligo Rovers Home Stats		4-3-3	1.90	0.90	1.00	2	8	3	7
St Patricks Away Stats		3-4-3	2.00	1.00	1.00	3	7	3	7

• 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 St Patricks Lineups & Team News

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