Saint Patr. vs Sligo Rovers FC Prediction 3 April 2026
🔊 In the upcoming match, St Patrick's Athletic host Sligo Rovers. St Patrick's are in impressive form, having won five of their first eight matches, placing them second in the standings. Meanwhile, Sligo Rovers are struggling for results, particularly away from home, which is reflected in their league position-ninth place. However, historically, they have had a positive head-to-head record against their current opponent.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 27 September 2025 and ended with a 1-0 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of the stats from that match (Sligo Rovers were the home side):
- possession: 44% vs 56%;
- corners: 4 vs 11;
- fouls: 15 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 1;
- shots on target: 4 vs 2.
📊 Statistical preview of official encounters between St Patrick's Athletic and Sligo Rovers:
- 55 matches played;
- home victories - 25, away victories - 15, draws - 15;
- goals scored - 69 to 54;
- average goals in the first half - 1.02, in the second half - 1.22;
- average total goals per match - 2.24.
Head-to-head statistics Saint Patr. - Sligo Rovers FC
Saint Patrick´s Athletic Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the Premier Division, with Waterford United hosting St Patrick's Athletic. The match concluded with a scoreline of 0-2.
Here are the match statistics (St Patrick's Athletic vs Waterford United):
- possession: 61% vs 39%;
- corners: 7 vs 6;
- fouls: 10 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 3;
- shots on target: 13 vs 2.
🔴 St Patrick's Athletic continue to solidify their standing in the league with consistent performances. The team have won five of their first eight matches, averaging 1.75 goals per game while conceding just 0.63 per match. Their attack is efficient, and their defense is reliable, making them a formidable opponent for any team in the league.
Match Results: Saint Patrick´s Athletic
Sligo Rovers Team Overview
The last official match for the current visitors took place on in the Premier Division, featuring Sligo Rovers as the hosts and Shelbourne as the visitors. The match concluded with a score of 0-1.
The game statistics were as follows (Sligo Rovers vs Shelbourne):
- possession: 49% vs 51%;
- corners: 7 vs 7;
- fouls: 5 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 3 vs 1.
⚪ Sligo Rovers are struggling this season, with just one win in their last five matches and a significant number of losses. Their average of only 0.38 goals per game highlights their offensive issues. Despite these challenges, they have managed to defend relatively well on the road, helping them avoid heavy defeats.
Match Results: Sligo Rovers
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Matches played - 55;
- Home wins - 25, Away wins - 15, Draws - 15.
Statistics: St. Patrick's Athletic vs Sligo Rovers
- Matches in tournament: 8 vs 8;
- Wins: 5 vs 1;
- Win percentage: 63% vs 13%;
- Losses: 1 vs 6;
- Draws: 2 vs 1.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 6 vs 2;
- Losses: 1 vs 6;
- Draws: 3 vs 2.
- Sligo Rovers cover a +1.5 handicap in 10 of their last 11 away matches.
- Sligo Rovers cover a +1.5 handicap in 8 of their last 9 away matches (Premier Division).
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head (average total):
- Home team - 1.25, Away team - 0.98;
- Overall head-to-head - 2.24;
- Both teams scored: all-time - 22 times; at home - 9 times.
Average Total Statistics: St. Patrick's Athletic vs Sligo Rovers
- In tournament: 2.38 vs 1.88;
- Goals scored: 1.75 vs 0.38;
- First half: 0.38 vs 0.25;
- Second half: 1.38 vs 0.13;
- St. Patrick's Athletic at home in tournament - 2.25;
- Sligo Rovers away in tournament - 0.25;
- Last 10 matches: 1.9 (home - 2.8) vs 0.6 (away - 0.6).
- Sligo Rovers fail to score in 6 of their last 7 matches (Premier Division).
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Matches played - 55;
- Both teams scored all-time - 22 times;
- At home - 9 times.
Statistics: St. Patrick's Athletic vs Sligo Rovers
- Played in tournament: 8 vs 8;
- Season matches where both teams scored (BTTS): 2 vs 2;
- St. Patrick's Athletic BTTS at home - 1 (25%);
- Sligo Rovers BTTS away - 1 (25%).
Last 10 matches:
- BTTS matches: 2 vs 4;
- St. Patrick's Athletic BTTS at home - 1 (20%);
- Sligo Rovers BTTS away - 2 (40%).
Exact Score Prediction
Frequent scorelines (current season):
- Most common scorelines in tournament: 0-0 (5/40, 12.5%), 1-0 (5/40, 12.5%), 1-1 (5/40, 12.5%);
- St. Patrick's Athletic at home most frequently ends matches: 0-0, 1-0, 4-0, 4-1 (1/4, 25%);
- Sligo Rovers away most frequently plays: 1-0 (2/4, 50%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts top-3 outcomes:
1-0 - 18.62% (odds: 5.4)
2-0 - 16.64% (odds: 5)
3-0 - 10.53% (odds: 7)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering current trends and team statistics, a low-scoring performance from Sligo Rovers is anticipated. They have failed to find the net in six of their last seven Premier Division matches and continue to struggle offensively against stronger opponents like St. Patrick's. Based on this data, the most likely outcome is that Sligo Rovers will once again fail to score in this matchup.
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