St Patricks vs Sligo Rovers Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 03 Apr 2026

League of Ireland Betting Preview: St Patricks vs Sligo Rovers

St Patricks go head-to-head with Sligo Rovers at Richmond Park, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Friday 3 April.

If you agree with our verdict that St Patrick's or Sligo will blank, then you can secure a value -154 when it comes to BTTS No. We’re confident that this wager can land a return.

St Patrick's Athletic won last time out by a 2-0 scoreline. It was on their travels against Waterford at Waterford RSC. The Saints had most of the ball recording 61% possession and thirteen shots on target, while Luke Turner scored both of the goals.

Sligo Rovers have lost in their previous three outings. In a recent home game at Showgrounds, they were beaten 1-0 by Shelbourne. John Russell's side had 49% possession and recorded three shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was Sligo who came out on top when they last played Pats. At Showgrounds, a 1-0 home win was recorded. The previous 10 matches featuring these teams have led to eight Pats victories and two Sligo wins.

League of Ireland		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	St Patrick's	8	5	2	1	14	5	9	14:5	17
9	Sligo Rovers	8	1	1	6	3	12	-9	3:12	4

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5 wins, 1 loss and 4 draws, averaging 1.5 goals from 5.5 shots on goal and 17.6 attempts. Pats have had 48.7% possession and 4.2 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 0.6 goals from 3.1 shots on goal and 9.6 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 4.6 corners.

Top goalscorer Ryan Edmondson has found the net 3 times, with Luke Turner, Kian Leavy and Romal Palmer scoring 2 each. The leading assistor is Jason McClelland with 3.

Rovers have 2 victories, 6 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 0.6 goals from 11.5 attempts and 2.9 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 50.1% possession, 3.4 corners awarded and 6.3 corners against them, while they’ve conceded 1.4 goals from 15.0 attempts and 4.4 shots on goal.

Owen Elding has scored 2 goals, followed by William Fitzgerald, Alex Nolan, Jad Hakiki and Oliver Denham on 1. Jeannot Esua has managed to clock up 1 assists in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

St Patrick's predicted lineup (4-4-2): Joseph Anang (GK), James Brown, Joe Redmond, Sean Hoare, Luke Turner, Kian Leavy, Darragh Nugent, Barry Baggley, Jason McClelland, Ryan Edmondson, Romal Palmer.

Sligo Rovers predicted lineup (4-3-3): Sam Sargeant (GK), Jeannot Esua, Oliver Denham, Sean McHale, William Fitzgerald, James McManus, Carl McHugh, Sebastian Quirk, Alex Nolan, Cian Kavanagh, Archie Meekison.

St Patricks vs Sligo Rovers Prediction & Betting Tips

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Match Prediction

It’s hard to see both League of Ireland teams scoring and we’re happy to back the BTTS No selection. There are odds of -154 available when you visit the Both Teams to Score market.

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Key St Patrick's vs Sligo Rovers league stats:

• 15 of the last 20 St Patrick's matches have resulted in BTTS No
• 7 of the last 10 St Patrick's matches have resulted in BTTS No
• The last 2 St Patrick's matches have resulted in BTTS No
• 4 of the last 5 Sligo matches have resulted in BTTS No
• 6 of the last 10 Sligo matches have resulted in BTTS No
• The last 3 Sligo matches have resulted in BTTS No
• The last 3 matches between these teams have resulted in BTTS No

According to the top betting sites, our pick has a 60.6% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 65-70%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

Both Teams To Score - No @ -154 Watch Live Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

St Patrick's 2 - 0 Sligo

St Patrick's are available at +420 when it comes to them winning 2-0. We like a correct score play and the chance to bag a nice return if our prediction is right.

Corners Prediction

St Patrick's Under 7.5 Corners -143

The 7.5 corners line has not been covered by St Patrick's in four straight games, while the past five Sligo matches have seen under 7.5 corners conceded. If you agree with our verdict that the Pats Team Corners line is too big, go for odds of -143 that they go under.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

St Patrick's

Total

8.80 4.20 4.60

Home

10.00 5.60 4.40

Away

9.30 4.70 4.60

Sligo

Total

9.70 3.40 6.30

Home

10.40 4.60 5.80

Away

11.20 4.20 7.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-111

Under 10.5

-132

St Patrick's Corners

Over 7.5

-100

Under 7.5

-143

Sligo Corners

Over 2.5

-152

Under 2.5

+106

Most Corners

1

-667

X

+850

2

+450

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St Patricks 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.

With an estimated 75% chance of winning, the bookies are taking few chances with their -303 betting odds about St Patrick's Athletic triumphing in this League of Ireland clash. For those wanting to back Sligo Rovers, you will find +700 about the outsider.

A bet on Pats -1.25 against Sligo means you’re splitting stake between -1 and -1.5 on the Asian Handicap at -135. You’ll get money back on the first part if they win by one and there’s a full payout if the margin is two or more goals.

The Total Goals market indicates that Over 2.5 Goals is the betting favourite right now. If you think this points to a low-scoring or one-sided affair, then BTTS No could be an option at -154.

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Full-Time Result

1

-303

X

+360

2

+700

Half-Time Result

1

-133

X

+148

2

+600

Double Chance

1X

-2500

12

-667

X2

+195

Draw No Bet

1

-1667

2

+480

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.25

-135

2 Hcp +1.25

-104

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-105

Over 2.5

-135

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+102

No

-154

St Patrick's have gone unbeaten at Richmond Park in the last ten games. The Saints have racked up seven wins and three draws in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 2.00 goals per game and conceding 0.30.

Sligo have not won in the past four away matches. John Russell's side have managed six losses, three victories and one draw in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 0.70 goals per game and conceding 1.30.

When the sides last met at Richmond Park, Pats beat Sligo 3-0. There have been seven Pats victories and three Sligo wins in the previous 10 H2H meetings at Richmond Park.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
St Patricks Home Stats		7-3-0	2.30	2.00	0.30	4	6	3	7
Sligo Rovers Away Stats		3-1-6	2.00	0.70	1.30	5	5	4	6

• 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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St Patricks vs Sligo Rovers Lineups & Team News

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