Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers prediction & analysis
82%
Footrivo pick
Drogheda United or draw
Very strong pick · fair odds 1.21 · bookmaker 1.20 · Won ✓
9/10Rating
1.20Odds
1
Value bet: Drogheda United to win @ 1.75 – our chance 61% vs 57% implied by the price (edge +7%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Quick tips for this match
ResultDrogheda United to win ✓61% · @1.75
Double chanceDrogheda United or draw ✓82% · @1.20
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗51% · @1.85
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓74% · fair 1.36
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗13% · fair 7.64
Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers preview and prediction
The match
Drogheda United host Sligo Rovers in the Premier Division on Friday 11 September, with kick-off at 19:45 (WAT) at Weavers Park. Drogheda United are 9th with 40 points from 36 games (in the bottom three), while Sligo Rovers sit 10th on 25 points (in the bottom three). A gap of 15 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Drogheda United's last 5: LLLWD Most recently they lost to Galway United 1–2 at home. At home they have won 0 and lost 3 of their last 4. They average 1.0 scored and 1.2 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Sligo Rovers's last 5: LLDWL Most recently they lost to Waterford 0–3 away. On the road they have won 0 and lost 3 of their last 4. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 25 July 2026, finished Sligo Rovers 2–2 Drogheda United. Across their last 2 meetings Drogheda United have won 1, Sligo Rovers 0, with 1 draw and 2.5 goals per game; both teams scored in 1 of them.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.6 goals: 1.8 for Drogheda United and 0.8 for Sligo Rovers. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 49%, both teams to score at 51%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Drogheda United 61%, draw 21%, Sligo Rovers 18%.
Safer route: Drogheda United or draw (82%) at 1.20.
Both teams to score: yes (51%) at 1.85.
Value angle: Drogheda United to win at 1.75 – 61% on our numbers against 57% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Drogheda United or draw – a 82% chance at odds of 1.20. Predicted score: Drogheda United 1–0 Sligo Rovers. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Drogheda United61%fair 1.63 · @1.75
Draw21%fair 4.75 · @3.50
Sligo Rovers18%fair 5.69 · @4.20
2.62Expected goals
1.80Drogheda United xG
0.82Sligo Rovers xG
51%Both score
49%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–013%
2–012%
1–111%
2–110%
0–07%
3–07%
From our goals model: Drogheda United 1.8 – 0.8 Sligo Rovers expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers?
Our pick is Drogheda United or draw with a 82% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.
Who will win Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers?
On our numbers Drogheda United have a 61% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Sligo Rovers 18%.
How many goals will there be in Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 49% likely and both teams score 51% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers?
Our predicted score is Drogheda United 1–0 Sligo Rovers, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers?
Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers (Premier Division) kicks off on Friday 11 September 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at Weavers Park.
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.
