Sligo Rovers vs Drogheda United Prediction

Showgrounds, Sligo 25/07/2026

AI Best Pick

Statistical forecasts for entertainment purposes only - not betting or financial advice.

Data Quality
Complete
Match Importance
4.0 / 10
AI Best Pick
67%Trust
Double Chance
Home Win or Draw
1.51
SignalSOLIDModel38%SurpriseMediumGap+0.3%
Value Analysis
67%Trust
Double Chance
Home Win or Draw
1.51
SignalGOODModel34%SurpriseMediumGap+6.0%
Sligo Rovers Rest
7 days
Drogheda United Rest
8 days

Sligo Rovers vs Drogheda United: the result in context

Sligo Rovers and Drogheda United drew 2-2 in the Premier Division on 25 Jul 2026. The two went into the match with similar recent form.

When these two meet, goals usually follow: 3.2 a game across 10 meetings, with both teams scoring in 6.

Match Forecasts

Match Result
1
39%2.72
X
28%3.30
2
33%2.45
Double Chance
1X
67%1.51
X2
61%1.40
Both Teams to Score
Yes
52%1.65
No
48%2.10
Goals
Projected Goals: 1.24 + 1.26 = 2.50
Over 1.5
71%1.25
Over 2.5
48%1.85
Over 3.5
25%3.05
Under 1.5
29%3.55
Under 2.5
52%1.90
Under 3.5
75%1.34
Corners

Corner forecasts not available for this match

Cards

Card forecasts not available for this match

Match Events

11'T. OluwaAssist: C. Kane
24'C. KavanaghAssist: A. Meekison
28'C. KavanaghAssist: L. Pearce
46'B. Kavanagh INA. Bates out
60'M. Doyle INK. Ancelin out
65'R. Brennan INJ. Godden out
69'L. Pearce INJ. McGonigle out
69'W. Fitzgerald INS. Stewart out
76'C. Kane INW. Davis out
77'A. BatesFoul
84'J. McManus INC. Harkin out
85'C. Kavanagh INR. O'Kane out
90+4'S. FarrellAssist: K. Ancelin
90+6'J. GoddenFoul
90+6'A. MeekisonUnsportsmanlike conduct

Lineups

Sligo Rovers
4-2-3-1Coach: Darren Purse
Drogheda United
3-4-1-2Coach: Kevin Doherty
Avg rating6.97
Avg rating6.78
Sam Sargeant6.329S. Sargeant
Jeannot Esua6.933J. Esua
Gareth McElroy7.652G. McElroy
Sean McHale6.717S. McHale
Oliver Denham6.215O. Denham
Carl McHugh7.216C. McHugh
James McManus6.914J. McManus
Cian Kavanagh8.911C. Kavanagh
Archie Meekison7.510A. Meekison
William FitzgeraldC7.37W. Fitzgerald
Luke Pearce7.39L. Pearce
Luke Dennison6.51L. Dennison
Edwin Agbaje7.02E. Agbaje
Conor Keeley6.922C. Keeley
James Bolger6.218J. Bolger
Jason Bucknor6.37J. Bucknor
Ryan BrennanC6.519R. Brennan
Shane Farell8.217S. Farell
Conor Kane7.33C. Kane
Brandon Kavanagh6.510B. Kavanagh
Mark Doyle6.914M. Doyle
Thomas Oluwa7.211T. Oluwa

Sligo Rovers Substitutes

1Liam Hughes
3Sean Stewart69'for W. Fitzgerald6.3
28Ryan O'Kane85'for C. Kavanagh6.3
61Conor Cannon
6Ciaron Harkin84'for J. McManus6.5
19Alex Nolan
23Kyle McDonagh
51Aidan Gabbidon
18Jamie McGonigle69'for L. Pearce6.7

Drogheda United Substitutes

44Fynn Talley
5Leo Burney
29Jamie Brennan
6Jago Godden65'for R. Brennan90+6'6.3
15Alfie Bates46'for B. Kavanagh77'6.5
32Daniel Mare
9Keegan Ancelin60'for M. Doyle6.5
24Warren Davis76'for C. Kane6.9
25Ryan Markey

Match Stats

Sligo RoversDrogheda United
58%Ball Possession42%
4Corner Kicks9
0Yellow Cards2
1Red Cards0
11Total Shots14
2Shots on Goal3
5Shots off Goal8
6Shots Inside Box5
5Shots Outside Box9
4Blocked Shots3
17Fouls12
2Offsides1
403Total Passes291
303Passes Accurate195
75%Pass Accuracy67%

Team Comparison

Sligo RoversSligo Rovers
Drogheda UnitedDrogheda United
1391Elo Rating 1530
0.90Attack 1.46
0.38Defense 1.53
0%Hit Rate 46%
6.7Shots per Game 10.7
2.8Shots on Target 2.8
2.6Corners per Game 4.2
2.1Cards per Game 0.8

AI Insights

📈BTTS Trend60% in H2H
📊Away Overperforming

Game State Tendencies

Sligo RoversSligo Rovers
  • Tied at half-time in 60% of matches
  • Starts fast: scores more in 1st half (0.7 vs 0.2 in second half)
  • Concedes more in 2nd half and can tire late
Drogheda UnitedDrogheda United
  • Concedes more in 1st half, then tightens up after the break

Head to Head

Last 10 meetings, all competitions

Sligo RoversSligo Rovers3Wins · 30%
Draws220%
Drogheda UnitedDrogheda United5Wins · 50%
3.2Avg Goals
60%Both teams scored6 of 10
70%3+ goals7 of 10

Previous meetings

Premier Division01/05/2026
Drogheda UnitedSligo Rovers
10
Premier Division07/03/2026
Sligo RoversDrogheda United
21
Premier Division19/09/2025
Sligo RoversDrogheda United
11
Premier Division20/06/2025
Drogheda UnitedSligo Rovers
10
Premier Division02/05/2025
Sligo RoversDrogheda United
22
Premier Division21/02/2025
Drogheda UnitedSligo Rovers
30
Premier Division23/08/2024
Drogheda UnitedSligo Rovers
70
Premier Division03/06/2024
Sligo RoversDrogheda United
21
Premier Division26/04/2024
Drogheda UnitedSligo Rovers
31
Premier Division16/03/2024
Sligo RoversDrogheda United
31

Recent Form

Sligo RoversSligo Rovers
2W1D7L
18/07/2026
JanesboroSligo Rovers
04
W
14/07/2026
Sligo RoversColeraine FC
12
L
11/07/2026
Galway UnitedSligo Rovers
32
L
03/07/2026
Sligo RoversShamrock Rovers
12
L
27/06/2026
Sligo RoversShelbourne
22
D
19/06/2026
St Patrick's Athl.Sligo Rovers
20
L
12/06/2026
WaterfordSligo Rovers
40
L
29/05/2026
Sligo RoversBohemians
13
L
22/05/2026
Shamrock RoversSligo Rovers
12
W
16/05/2026
Sligo RoversGalway United
14
L
Drogheda UnitedDrogheda United
2W3D5L
17/07/2026
Drogheda UnitedLucan United
40
W
10/07/2026
DundalkDrogheda United
12
W
03/07/2026
Drogheda UnitedBohemians
02
L
26/06/2026
Derry CityDrogheda United
20
L
19/06/2026
Drogheda UnitedShelbourne
22
D
12/06/2026
St Patrick's Athl.Drogheda United
20
L
29/05/2026
Drogheda UnitedWaterford
33
D
22/05/2026
Drogheda UnitedDundalk
11
D
18/05/2026
WaterfordDrogheda United
21
L
15/05/2026
BohemiansDrogheda United
21
L

League Table

Premier Division 2026
#TeamMPWDLGGDPtsForm
1Shamrock RoversShamrock Rovers36208859:38+2168LWLWW
2BohemiansBohemians36198963:44+1965WLWLW
3St Patrick's Athl.St Patrick's Athl.361791055:31+2460LDLLW
4ShelbourneShelbourne3612131152:50+249LWWWD
5Derry CityDerry City3611151050:47+348DWWLW
6DundalkDundalk3611121355:59-445WLDLL
7WaterfordWaterford3610131354:61-743WWWLL
8Galway UnitedGalway United3610121446:53-742LDLWD
9Drogheda UnitedDrogheda United3610101644:57-1340WLWLL
10Sligo RoversSligo Rovers365102128:66-3825DLDLL
#TeamMPGPts
1Shamrock RoversShamrock Rovers3659:3868
2BohemiansBohemians3663:4465
3St Patrick's Athl.St Patrick's Athl.3655:3160
4ShelbourneShelbourne3652:5049
5Derry CityDerry City3650:4748
6DundalkDundalk3655:5945
7WaterfordWaterford3654:6143
8Galway UnitedGalway United3646:5342
9Drogheda UnitedDrogheda United3644:5740
10Sligo RoversSligo Rovers3628:6625
Relegation

About the Sligo Rovers vs Drogheda United 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 is the model's calculated likelihood for that outcome. Above 65% means strong statistical confidence; 45-65% points to a competitive, open match; below 45% means the outcome is statistically less likely. All figures are for information and entertainment only.

Sligo Rovers and Drogheda United in the Premier Division table

Drogheda United and Sligo Rovers are close in the Premier Division table, 9th and 10th, with 15 points between them. League goal record so far: Sligo Rovers 28-66, Drogheda United 44-57. The full standings are on the Premier Division Table 2026 page.

Key Factors for This Match

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.