Premier Division
Dundalk vs Sligo Rovers
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 - 19:45 (UK Time)
Stadium: Oriel Park
Dundalk vs Sligo Rovers Prediction & Stats - Premier Division 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Dundalk vs Sligo Rovers carries real history into this round of the Premier Division.
The two sides meet on 31/07 (Friday) at Oriel Park, 19:45 (UK time).
Read the Dundalk vs Sligo Rovers prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Dundalk 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 Dundalk vs Sligo Rovers call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Dundalk Win
Last updated on 28-07-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Dundalk the side to beat, with roughly 66% 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.
Dundalk Preview
Dundalk reach this fixture 25 match into their Premier Division. Here is where Dundalk stand:
In this competition
9 won, 9 drawn, 7 lost
1.44 points per game
39 scored, at 1.56 a game
37 conceded, at 1.48 a game
Dundalk, season-wide
9 won, 9 drawn, 7 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Daryl Horgan, 7 goals
Most assists: Daryl Horgan, 9 assists
Recent results — Dundalk
24/07/2026 15:00
10/07/2026 14:45
03/07/2026 15:00
26/06/2026 14:45
19/06/2026 15:00
Sligo Rovers: how they are travelling
Sligo Rovers come in 25 matches into their Premier Division.
Here is what Sligo Rovers have produced:
In this competition
5 won, 6 drawn, 14 lost
0.84 points per game
22 scored, at 0.88 a game
42 conceded, at 1.68 a game
Sligo Rovers, season-wide
5 won, 6 drawn, 14 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Cian Kavanagh, 5 goals
Most assists: William Fitzgerald, 3 assists
Recent results — Sligo Rovers
25/07/2026 14:45
11/07/2026 12:00
03/07/2026 14:45
27/06/2026 14:45
19/06/2026 14:45
The head-to-head favours Dundalk
Recent meetings have tended to go Dundalk's way against Sligo Rovers.
From 45 match(es):
Dundalk: 24 win(s)
Sligo Rovers: 13 win(s)
Drawn: 8
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Dundalk vs Sligo Rovers prediction.
Form comparison Dundalk 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
Dundalk
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
L
L
W
|
1.44 |
| Home |
L
L
W
W
L
|
1.67 |
| Away |
D
L
W
W
D
|
1.23 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 36% | 50% | 23% |
| Goals | 3.04 | 3 | 3.08 |
| Scored | 1.56 | 1.75 | 1.38 |
| Conceded | 1.48 | 1.25 | 1.69 |
| Both Teams to Score | 72% | 67% | 77% |
| Without Conceding | 20% | 33% | 8% |
| Failed To Score | 8% | 0% | 15% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.78 | 1.78 | 1.79 |
|
xGA
|
1.54 | 1.52 | 1.56 |
Away Team
Sligo Rovers
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
D
L
L
|
0.84 |
| Home |
W
D
L
D
L
|
1 |
| Away |
L
L
L
L
W
|
0.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 23% | 17% |
| Goals | 2.56 | 2.77 | 2.33 |
| Scored | 0.88 | 1.08 | 0.67 |
| Conceded | 1.68 | 1.69 | 1.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 48% | 54% | 42% |
| Without Conceding | 20% | 23% | 17% |
| Failed To Score | 44% | 31% | 58% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.13 | 1.23 | 1.03 |
|
xGA
|
2.03 | 1.8 | 2.27 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Dundalk vs Sligo Rovers
Match: Dundalk vs Sligo Rovers
Competition: Premier Division
Date: Friday, 31/07/2026
Kick-off: 19:45 (UK time)
Venue: Oriel Park
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Stats
The statistics for Dundalk vs Sligo Rovers that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.67
League: 2.77
Both Teams to Score
55%
League: 60%
Over 1.5+
71%
League: 77%
Over 2.5+
59%
League: 52%
Cards
5.09
League: 4.47
Corners
9.5
League: 10.24
Home Team
Dundalk
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
L
L
W
|
1.44 |
| Home |
L
L
W
W
L
|
1.67 |
| Away |
D
L
W
W
D
|
1.23 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 36% | 50% | 23% |
| Goals | 3.04 | 3 | 3.08 |
| Scored | 1.56 | 1.75 | 1.38 |
| Conceded | 1.48 | 1.25 | 1.69 |
| Both Teams to Score | 72% | 67% | 77% |
| Without Conceding | 20% | 33% | 8% |
| Failed To Score | 8% | 0% | 15% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.78 | 1.78 | 1.79 |
|
xGA
|
1.54 | 1.52 | 1.56 |
Away Team
Sligo Rovers
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
D
L
L
|
0.84 |
| Home |
W
D
L
D
L
|
1 |
| Away |
L
L
L
L
W
|
0.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 23% | 17% |
| Goals | 2.56 | 2.77 | 2.33 |
| Scored | 0.88 | 1.08 | 0.67 |
| Conceded | 1.68 | 1.69 | 1.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 48% | 54% | 42% |
| Without Conceding | 20% | 23% | 17% |
| Failed To Score | 44% | 31% | 58% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.13 | 1.23 | 1.03 |
|
xGA
|
2.03 | 1.8 | 2.27 |
Corners
10.96 / Match
+2% Corners / Match
Sligo Rovers received +2% more corners than Dundalk in the Premier Division
11.16 / Match
St Patrick's Athl.
(3)
Drogheda United
(10)
Shelbourne
(5)
Waterford
(6)
Bohemians
(4)
Galway United
(9)
Derry City
(6)(4)
Drogheda United
(0)
Galway United
(3)
Shamrock Rovers
(3)
Shelbourne
(7)
St Patrick's Athl.
(5)
Waterford
(2)
Bohemians
Cards
2.64 / Match
+38% Cards / Match
Dundalk received +38% more cards than Sligo Rovers in the Premier Division
1.92 / Match
St Patrick's Athl.
(4)
Drogheda United
(1)
Shelbourne
(5)
Waterford
(1)
Bohemians
(2)
Galway United
(1)
Derry City
(2)(0)
Drogheda United
(3)
Galway United
(3)
Shamrock Rovers
(0)
Shelbourne
(2)
St Patrick's Athl.
(2)
Waterford
(1)
Bohemians
Goals Scored
1.56 / Match
+77%
Dundalk is +77% better in terms of goals scored
0.88 / Match
St Patrick's Athl.
(1)
Drogheda United
(1)
Shelbourne
(1)
Waterford
(2)
Bohemians
(2)
Galway United
(1)
Derry City
(2)(2)
Drogheda United
(2)
Galway United
(1)
Shamrock Rovers
(2)
Shelbourne
(0)
St Patrick's Athl.
(0)
Waterford
(1)
Bohemians
Goals Conceded
1.48 / Match
+12%
Sligo Rovers condeded +12% more goals than Dundalk
1.68 / Match
St Patrick's Athl.
(1)
Drogheda United
(2)
Shelbourne
(2)
Waterford
(3)
Bohemians
(1)
Galway United
(0)
Derry City
(1)(2)
Drogheda United
(3)
Galway United
(2)
Shamrock Rovers
(2)
Shelbourne
(2)
St Patrick's Athl.
(4)
Waterford
(3)
Bohemians
Premier Division Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Shamrock Rovers
|
25 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 40 | 22 | 18 | 50 | 2 |
| 2 |
St Patrick's Athl.
|
25 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 40 | 21 | 19 | 43 | 1.72 |
| 3 |
Bohemians
|
25 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 40 | 27 | 13 | 43 | 1.72 |
| 4 |
Dundalk
|
25 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 39 | 37 | 2 | 36 | 1.44 |
| 5 |
Shelbourne
|
24 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 35 | 35 | 0 | 34 | 1.42 |
| 6 |
Derry City
|
25 | 6 | 11 | 8 | 32 | 31 | 1 | 29 | 1.16 |
| 7 |
Galway United
|
23 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 32 | 39 | -7 | 27 | 1.17 |
| 8 |
Drogheda United
|
24 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 29 | 41 | -12 | 25 | 1.04 |
| 9 |
Waterford
|
24 | 4 | 9 | 11 | 33 | 47 | -14 | 21 | 0.88 |
| 10 |
Sligo Rovers
|
24 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 20 | 40 | -20 | 20 | 0.83 |
Odds
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