Premier Division
Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 - 19:45 (UK Time)
Stadium: United Park
Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers Prediction & Stats - Premier Division 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers carries real history into this round of the Premier Division.
The two sides meet on 11/09 (Friday) at , 19:45 (UK time).
Read the Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Under 2.5 Goals
Last updated on 10-09-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Drogheda United the side to beat, with roughly 53% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Premier Division odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Drogheda United Preview
Drogheda United reach this fixture 29 match into their Premier Division. Here is where Drogheda United stand:
In this competition
6 won, 10 drawn, 13 lost
0.97 points per game
33 scored, at 1.14 a game
48 conceded, at 1.66 a game
Drogheda United, season-wide
6 won, 10 drawn, 13 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Mark Doyle, 9 goals
Most assists: Brandon Kavanagh, 5 assists
Recent results — Drogheda United
28/08/2026 15:00
21/08/2026 14:45
07/08/2026 14:45
31/07/2026 15:00
25/07/2026 14:45
Sligo Rovers: how they are travelling
Sligo Rovers come in 29 matches into their Premier Division.
Here is what Sligo Rovers have produced:
In this competition
5 won, 8 drawn, 16 lost
0.79 points per game
23 scored, at 0.79 a game
48 conceded, at 1.66 a game
Sligo Rovers, season-wide
5 won, 8 drawn, 16 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Cian Kavanagh, 5 goals
Most assists: William Fitzgerald, 5 assists
Recent results — Sligo Rovers
28/08/2026 14:45
21/08/2026 15:00
07/08/2026 14:45
31/07/2026 14:45
25/07/2026 14:45
The head-to-head favours Sligo Rovers
Sligo Rovers have generally come out ahead of Drogheda United in their recent meetings.
From 36 match(es):
Sligo Rovers: 11 win(s)
Drogheda United: 10 win(s)
Drawn: 15
That trend is worth factoring into the Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers prediction.
Form comparison Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Drogheda United
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
D
D
D
|
0.97 |
| Home |
L
L
D
L
D
|
1 |
| Away |
D
D
W
L
L
|
0.93 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 21% | 20% | 21% |
| Goals | 2.79 | 2.47 | 3.14 |
| Scored | 1.14 | 1.07 | 1.21 |
| Conceded | 1.66 | 1.4 | 1.93 |
| Both Teams to Score | 59% | 47% | 71% |
| Without Conceding | 28% | 40% | 14% |
| Failed To Score | 28% | 33% | 21% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.18 | 1.28 | 1.08 |
|
xGA
|
1.69 | 1.61 | 1.77 |
Away Team
Sligo Rovers
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
W
L
D
|
0.79 |
| Home |
D
W
D
L
D
|
1 |
| Away |
L
L
L
D
L
|
0.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 17% | 21% | 13% |
| Goals | 2.45 | 2.57 | 2.33 |
| Scored | 0.79 | 1 | 0.6 |
| Conceded | 1.66 | 1.57 | 1.73 |
| Both Teams to Score | 45% | 50% | 40% |
| Without Conceding | 21% | 29% | 13% |
| Failed To Score | 48% | 36% | 60% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.08 | 1.23 | 0.93 |
|
xGA
|
2.07 | 1.82 | 2.3 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Drogheda United to Win the First Half
With Drogheda United coming into this match in great form and holding the home advantage against Sligo Rovers, we see good value in backing them to win the first half.
Since the odds for a full-time win may not be as rewarding, the half-time bet can be a good alternative.
👉 Prediction: Drogheda United to Win
Our betting tip for this match is a Drogheda United win. They have the quality to overcome Sligo Rovers.
Additionally, the support at has consistently improved their performances, and we expect that home energy to push them towards a victory.
Fixture information - Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers
Match: Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers
Competition: Premier Division
Date: Friday, 11/09/2026
Kick-off: 19:45 (UK time)
Venue:
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Stats
The statistics for Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.4
League: 2.75
Both Teams to Score
44%
League: 60%
Over 1.5+
67%
League: 76%
Over 2.5+
44%
League: 51%
Cards
4.53
League: 4.44
Corners
7.6
League: 10.29
Home Team
Drogheda United
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
D
D
D
|
0.97 |
| Home |
L
L
D
L
D
|
1 |
| Away |
D
D
W
L
L
|
0.93 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 21% | 20% | 21% |
| Goals | 2.79 | 2.47 | 3.14 |
| Scored | 1.14 | 1.07 | 1.21 |
| Conceded | 1.66 | 1.4 | 1.93 |
| Both Teams to Score | 59% | 47% | 71% |
| Without Conceding | 28% | 40% | 14% |
| Failed To Score | 28% | 33% | 21% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.18 | 1.28 | 1.08 |
|
xGA
|
1.69 | 1.61 | 1.77 |
Away Team
Sligo Rovers
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
W
L
D
|
0.79 |
| Home |
D
W
D
L
D
|
1 |
| Away |
L
L
L
D
L
|
0.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 17% | 21% | 13% |
| Goals | 2.45 | 2.57 | 2.33 |
| Scored | 0.79 | 1 | 0.6 |
| Conceded | 1.66 | 1.57 | 1.73 |
| Both Teams to Score | 45% | 50% | 40% |
| Without Conceding | 21% | 29% | 13% |
| Failed To Score | 48% | 36% | 60% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.08 | 1.23 | 0.93 |
|
xGA
|
2.07 | 1.82 | 2.3 |
Corners
10 / Match
+12% Corners / Match
Sligo Rovers received +12% more corners than Drogheda United in the Premier Division
11.21 / Match
Dundalk
(5)
St Patrick's Athl.
(2)
Galway United
(3)
Shamrock Rovers
(2)
Sligo Rovers
(9)
Dundalk
(5)
Bohemians
(8)(4)
Bohemians
(6)
Waterford
(2)
Derry City
(2)
Dundalk
(4)
Drogheda United
(0)
Galway United
(3)
Shamrock Rovers
Cards
1.93 / Match
+4% Cards / Match
Drogheda United received +4% more cards than Sligo Rovers in the Premier Division
1.86 / Match
Dundalk
(2)
St Patrick's Athl.
(2)
Galway United
(2)
Shamrock Rovers
(3)
Sligo Rovers
(2)
Dundalk
(1)
Bohemians
(1)(3)
Bohemians
(0)
Waterford
(0)
Derry City
(3)
Dundalk
(0)
Drogheda United
(3)
Galway United
(3)
Shamrock Rovers
Goals Scored
1.14 / Match
+44%
Drogheda United is +44% better in terms of goals scored
0.79 / Match
Dundalk
(2)
St Patrick's Athl.
(0)
Galway United
(0)
Shamrock Rovers
(0)
Sligo Rovers
(2)
Dundalk
(2)
Bohemians
(0)(0)
Bohemians
(0)
Waterford
(0)
Derry City
(1)
Dundalk
(2)
Drogheda United
(2)
Galway United
(1)
Shamrock Rovers
Goals Conceded
1.66 / Match
+0%
Both Teams are equal in terms of goals conceded
1.66 / Match
Dundalk
(3)
St Patrick's Athl.
(2)
Galway United
(0)
Shamrock Rovers
(0)
Sligo Rovers
(2)
Dundalk
(1)
Bohemians
(2)(3)
Bohemians
(0)
Waterford
(2)
Derry City
(1)
Dundalk
(2)
Drogheda United
(3)
Galway United
(2)
Shamrock Rovers
Premier Division Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Shamrock Rovers
|
29 | 16 | 8 | 5 | 46 | 27 | 19 | 56 | 1.93 |
| 2 |
St Patrick's Athl.
|
29 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 45 | 25 | 20 | 50 | 1.72 |
| 3 |
Bohemians
|
29 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 50 | 34 | 16 | 50 | 1.72 |
| 4 |
Dundalk
|
29 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 46 | 45 | 1 | 40 | 1.38 |
| 5 |
Shelbourne
|
28 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 37 | 39 | -2 | 36 | 1.29 |
| 6 |
Derry City
|
29 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 41 | 40 | 1 | 34 | 1.17 |
| 7 |
Galway United
|
28 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 36 | 42 | -6 | 34 | 1.21 |
| 8 |
Waterford
|
29 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 39 | 48 | -9 | 32 | 1.1 |
| 9 |
Drogheda United
|
29 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 33 | 48 | -15 | 28 | 0.97 |
| 10 |
Sligo Rovers
|
29 | 5 | 8 | 16 | 23 | 48 | -25 | 23 | 0.79 |
Odds
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