Sligo Rovers vs Derry City Prediction
Ireland · Regular Season - 36
Sligo Rovers vs Derry City: what the numbers say
The form lines could hardly be further apart: 4 wins from five for Derry City, none for Sligo Rovers. They meet in the Premier Division on 30 Oct 2026.
Their 10 previous meetings averaged 2.1 goals, with both teams scoring in 4 of them.
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Team Comparison
Sligo Rovers
Derry CityAI Insights
Game State Tendencies
Sligo Rovers- Tied at half-time in 60% of matches
- Concedes more in 2nd half - can tire late
Derry City- Leads at half-time in 60% of matches
- Concedes more in 2nd half - can tire late
Head to Head
Last 10 meetings, all competitions
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| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shamrock Rovers | 35 | 20 | 8 | 7 | 58:35 | +23 | 68 | WLWWW |
| 2 | Bohemians | 35 | 18 | 8 | 9 | 60:42 | +18 | 62 | LWLWW |
| 3 | St Patrick's Athl. | 35 | 17 | 9 | 9 | 53:28 | +25 | 60 | DLLWW |
| 4 | Shelbourne | 35 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 50:47 | +3 | 49 | WWWDW |
| 5 | Derry City | 35 | 11 | 14 | 10 | 48:45 | +3 | 47 | WWLWD |
| 6 | Galway United | 35 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 46:51 | -5 | 42 | DLWDL |
| 7 | Dundalk | 35 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 52:58 | -6 | 42 | LDLLL |
| 8 | Waterford | 35 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 51:59 | -8 | 40 | WWLLD |
| 9 | Drogheda United | 35 | 9 | 10 | 16 | 42:57 | -15 | 37 | LWLLW |
| 10 | Sligo Rovers | 35 | 5 | 9 | 21 | 26:64 | -38 | 24 | LDLLL |
| # | Team | MP | G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shamrock Rovers | 35 | 58:35 | 68 |
| 2 | Bohemians | 35 | 60:42 | 62 |
| 3 | St Patrick's Athl. | 35 | 53:28 | 60 |
| 4 | Shelbourne | 35 | 50:47 | 49 |
| 5 | Derry City | 35 | 48:45 | 47 |
| 6 | Galway United | 35 | 46:51 | 42 |
| 7 | Dundalk | 35 | 52:58 | 42 |
| 8 | Waterford | 35 | 51:59 | 40 |
| 9 | Drogheda United | 35 | 42:57 | 37 |
| 10 | Sligo Rovers | 35 | 26:64 | 24 |
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About the Sligo Rovers vs Derry City forecast
The forecasts for this Premier Division match are built from team Elo ratings, recent form, scoring data and the head-to-head record, and are updated as new data arrives before kickoff.
How to Read These Forecasts
Each percentage shows the model's calculated likelihood for that outcome. Above 65% indicates strong statistical confidence; 45-65% reflects a competitive, open match; below 45% suggests the outcome is statistically less likely. All figures are for informational and entertainment purposes only.
Sligo Rovers and Derry City in the Premier Division table
In the Premier Division table, Derry City are 5th and Sligo Rovers 10th, 23 points apart. League goal record so far: Sligo Rovers 26-64, Derry City 48-45. The full standings are on the Premier Division Table 2026 page.
Key Factors for This Match
Derry City have led at half-time in 60% of their recent matches. This forecast is based on a complete recent-form dataset for both teams.
All forecasts are generated by statistical and machine learning models for informational and entertainment purposes only. They are not guaranteed and do not constitute financial or betting advice.