Premier Division
Sligo Rovers vs Drogheda United
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 - 19:45 (UK Time)
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Sligo Rovers vs Drogheda United Prediction & Stats - Premier Division 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Sligo Rovers vs Drogheda United carries real history into this round of the Premier Division.
The two sides meet on 25/07 (Saturday) at , 19:45 (UK time).
Read the Sligo Rovers vs Drogheda United prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Sligo Rovers vs Drogheda United
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Sligo Rovers vs Drogheda United call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
BTTS - Yes
Last updated on 25-07-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Drogheda United the side to beat, with roughly 34% 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.
Sligo Rovers Preview
Sligo Rovers reach this fixture 24 match into their Premier Division. Here is where Sligo Rovers stand:
In this competition
5 won, 5 drawn, 14 lost
0.83 points per game
20 scored, at 0.83 a game
40 conceded, at 1.67 a game
Sligo Rovers, season-wide
5 won, 5 drawn, 14 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: William Fitzgerald, 4 goals
Most assists: William Fitzgerald, 3 assists
Recent results — Sligo Rovers
11/07/2026 12:00
03/07/2026 14:45
27/06/2026 14:45
19/06/2026 14:45
12/06/2026 14:45
Drogheda United: how they are travelling
Drogheda United come in 24 matches into their Premier Division.
Here is what Drogheda United have produced:
In this competition
6 won, 7 drawn, 11 lost
1.04 points per game
29 scored, at 1.21 a game
41 conceded, at 1.71 a game
Drogheda United, season-wide
6 won, 7 drawn, 11 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Mark Doyle, 9 goals
Most assists: Brandon Kavanagh, 5 assists
Recent results — Drogheda United
10/07/2026 14:45
03/07/2026 14:45
26/06/2026 14:45
19/06/2026 14:45
12/06/2026 14:45
The head-to-head favours Sligo Rovers
Recent meetings have tended to go Sligo Rovers's way against Drogheda United.
From 35 match(es):
Sligo Rovers: 11 win(s)
Drogheda United: 10 win(s)
Drawn: 14
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Sligo Rovers vs Drogheda United prediction.
Form comparison Sligo Rovers vs Drogheda United
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Sligo Rovers
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
D
L
L
|
0.83 |
| Home |
L
D
L
L
D
|
1 |
| Away |
L
L
L
W
D
|
0.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 21% | 25% | 17% |
| Goals | 2.5 | 2.67 | 2.33 |
| Scored | 0.83 | 1 | 0.67 |
| Conceded | 1.67 | 1.67 | 1.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 46% | 50% | 42% |
| Without Conceding | 21% | 25% | 17% |
| Failed To Score | 46% | 33% | 58% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.12 | 1.22 | 1.03 |
|
xGA
|
2.05 | 1.83 | 2.27 |
Away Team
Drogheda United
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
W
L
L
|
1.04 |
| Home |
W
L
D
D
D
|
1.17 |
| Away |
L
W
L
L
L
|
0.92 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 25% | 25% |
| Goals | 2.92 | 2.5 | 3.33 |
| Scored | 1.21 | 1.17 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 1.71 | 1.33 | 2.08 |
| Both Teams to Score | 63% | 50% | 75% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 42% | 8% |
| Failed To Score | 21% | 25% | 17% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.18 | 1.3 | 1.05 |
|
xGA
|
1.71 | 1.62 | 1.8 |
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 - Sligo Rovers vs Drogheda United
Match: Sligo Rovers vs Drogheda United
Competition: Premier Division
Date: Saturday, 25/07/2026
Kick-off: 19:45 (UK time)
Venue:
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Stats
The statistics for Sligo Rovers vs Drogheda United that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3
League: 2.79
Both Teams to Score
63%
League: 61%
Over 1.5+
88%
League: 77%
Over 2.5+
59%
League: 52%
Cards
3
League: 4.44
Corners
7.67
League: 10.22
Home Team
Sligo Rovers
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
D
L
L
|
0.83 |
| Home |
L
D
L
L
D
|
1 |
| Away |
L
L
L
W
D
|
0.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 21% | 25% | 17% |
| Goals | 2.5 | 2.67 | 2.33 |
| Scored | 0.83 | 1 | 0.67 |
| Conceded | 1.67 | 1.67 | 1.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 46% | 50% | 42% |
| Without Conceding | 21% | 25% | 17% |
| Failed To Score | 46% | 33% | 58% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.12 | 1.22 | 1.03 |
|
xGA
|
2.05 | 1.83 | 2.27 |
Away Team
Drogheda United
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
W
L
L
|
1.04 |
| Home |
W
L
D
D
D
|
1.17 |
| Away |
L
W
L
L
L
|
0.92 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 25% | 25% |
| Goals | 2.92 | 2.5 | 3.33 |
| Scored | 1.21 | 1.17 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 1.71 | 1.33 | 2.08 |
| Both Teams to Score | 63% | 50% | 75% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 42% | 8% |
| Failed To Score | 21% | 25% | 17% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.18 | 1.3 | 1.05 |
|
xGA
|
1.71 | 1.62 | 1.8 |
Corners
11.08 / Match
+9% Corners / Match
Sligo Rovers received +9% more corners than Drogheda United in the Premier Division
10.12 / Match
Galway United
(0)
Shamrock Rovers
(3)
Shelbourne
(3)
St Patrick's Athl.
(7)
Waterford
(5)
Bohemians
(2)
Shamrock Rovers
(4)(5)
Dundalk
(8)
Bohemians
(5)
Derry City
(2)
Shelbourne
(5)
St Patrick's Athl.
(2)
Waterford
(4)
Dundalk
Cards
1.92 / Match
+2% Cards / Match
Sligo Rovers received +2% more cards than Drogheda United in the Premier Division
1.88 / Match
Galway United
(3)
Shamrock Rovers
(3)
Shelbourne
(0)
St Patrick's Athl.
(2)
Waterford
(2)
Bohemians
(1)
Shamrock Rovers
(1)(1)
Dundalk
(1)
Bohemians
(3)
Derry City
(1)
Shelbourne
(1)
St Patrick's Athl.
(4)
Waterford
(4)
Dundalk
Goals Scored
0.83 / Match
+46%
Drogheda United is +46% better in terms of goals scored
1.21 / Match
Galway United
(2)
Shamrock Rovers
(1)
Shelbourne
(2)
St Patrick's Athl.
(0)
Waterford
(0)
Bohemians
(1)
Shamrock Rovers
(2)(2)
Dundalk
(0)
Bohemians
(0)
Derry City
(2)
Shelbourne
(0)
St Patrick's Athl.
(3)
Waterford
(1)
Dundalk
Goals Conceded
1.67 / Match
+2%
Drogheda United condeded +2% more goals than Sligo Rovers
1.71 / Match
Galway United
(3)
Shamrock Rovers
(2)
Shelbourne
(2)
St Patrick's Athl.
(2)
Waterford
(4)
Bohemians
(3)
Shamrock Rovers
(1)(1)
Dundalk
(2)
Bohemians
(2)
Derry City
(2)
Shelbourne
(2)
St Patrick's Athl.
(3)
Waterford
(1)
Dundalk
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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