Sligo Rovers travel to Pearse Stadium in the FAI Cup on Saturday 18 July (16:30 WAT) to face Janesboro.
Form guide
Sligo Rovers's last 5: LLLDL Most recently they lost to Coleraine FC 1–2 at home. On the road they have won 0 and lost 3 of their last 3. They average 1.0 scored and 2.5 conceded.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 4.0 goals: 1.0 for Janesboro and 3.0 for Sligo Rovers. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 76% likely and both teams score in 54% of our simulations.
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 54% chance at odds of 2.30, above our fair price of 1.85, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Janesboro 1–3 Sligo Rovers. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Janesboro7%fair 14.16 · @41.00
Draw16%fair 6.17 · @8.00
Sligo Rovers77%fair 1.30 · @1.08
4.00Expected goals
0.97Janesboro xG
3.03Sligo Rovers xG
54%Both score
76%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
0–38%
0–28%
1–38%
1–28%
0–46%
1–46%
From our goals model: Janesboro 1.0 – 3.0 Sligo Rovers expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Sligo Rovers to win✓
77%
1.30
1.08
Double chance
Sligo Rovers or draw✓
93%
1.08
1.02
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
54%
1.85
2.30 ▲
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
91%
1.10
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
76%
1.31
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✓
57%
1.77
–
Half-time result
Sligo Rovers ahead at half-time✓
60%
1.68
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Sligo Rovers / FT Sligo Rovers✓
56%
1.80
–
Correct score
Correct score 0–3✗
8%
11.77
–
Form
Janesboro
No recent results on record.
Sligo Rovers – last 6
LLLDLL
14 Jul
vs Coleraine FC
1–2
L
11 Jul
@ Galway United
2–3
L
3 Jul
vs Shamrock Rovers
1–2
L
27 Jun
vs Shelbourne
2–2
D
19 Jun
@ St Patrick's Athl.
0–2
L
12 Jun
@ Waterford
0–4
L
1.0Scored / game
2.5Conceded / game
67%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Janesboro and Sligo Rovers.
What is the prediction for Janesboro vs Sligo Rovers?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 54% chance, at bookmaker odds of 2.30.
Who will win Janesboro vs Sligo Rovers?
On our numbers Janesboro have a 7% chance of winning, the draw 16% and Sligo Rovers 77%.
How many goals will there be in Janesboro vs Sligo Rovers?
We expect about 4.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 76% likely and both teams score 54% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Janesboro vs Sligo Rovers?
Our predicted score is Janesboro 1–3 Sligo Rovers, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.0 goals in total.
When is Janesboro vs Sligo Rovers?
Janesboro vs Sligo Rovers (FAI Cup) kicks off on Saturday 18 July 2026 at 16:30 (West Africa Time) at Pearse 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.
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