Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✓51% · @1.83
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓76% · @1.22
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–0 ✓14% · fair 7.27
Derry City vs Sligo Rovers preview and prediction
The match
Derry City host Sligo Rovers in the Premier Division on Friday 7 August, with kick-off at 19:45 (WAT) at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. Derry City are 5th with 48 points from 36 games (in the top half), while Sligo Rovers sit 10th on 25 points (in the bottom three). A gap of 23 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Derry City's last 5: DLLWL Most recently they drew with St Patrick's Athl. 1–1 away. At home they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.2 scored and 1.3 conceded.
Sligo Rovers's last 5: DDWLL Most recently they drew with Dundalk 1–1 away. On the road they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.8 scored and 1.7 conceded.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 6 April 2026, finished Sligo Rovers 0–0 Derry City.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.7 goals: 2.0 for Derry City and 0.7 for Sligo Rovers. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 53%, both teams to score at 49%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Derry City 70%, draw 19%, Sligo Rovers 12%.
Both teams to score: no (51%) at 1.83.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 76% chance at odds of 1.22. Predicted score: Derry City 2–0 Sligo Rovers. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Derry City70%fair 1.44 · @1.42
Draw19%fair 5.40 · @4.45
Sligo Rovers12%fair 8.46 · @7.10
2.71Expected goals
2.03Derry City xG
0.68Sligo Rovers xG
49%Both score
53%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–014%
1–014%
3–09%
2–19%
1–19%
0–07%
From our goals model: Derry City 2.0 – 0.7 Sligo Rovers expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Derry City vs Sligo Rovers?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 76% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Derry City vs Sligo Rovers?
On our numbers Derry City have a 70% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Sligo Rovers 12%.
How many goals will there be in Derry City vs Sligo Rovers?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 53% likely and both teams score 49% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Derry City vs Sligo Rovers?
Our predicted score is Derry City 2–0 Sligo Rovers, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Derry City vs Sligo Rovers?
Derry City vs Sligo Rovers (Premier Division) kicks off on Friday 7 August 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
