Derry City vs Sligo Rovers FC Prediction 7 August 2026
🔊 Derry City arrive at matchday 27 out of European contention, sitting sixth. They're five points clear of the relegation zone. Sligo Rovers, meanwhile, are bottom of the table - three points from the playoff places. Neither side has been in great form: both have won just two of their last ten. The difference in what's at stake could matter here, though. Sligo are fighting to stay up, and that adds a different kind of pressure to this one.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between these two sides took place on 06 April 2026 and ended 0-0. Here's the comparative stats from that game (Sligo Rovers were the home side):
- possession: 49% vs 51%;
- corners: 4 vs 9;
- fouls: 14 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- shots on target: 0 vs 4.
📊 Head-to-head stats from official meetings between Derry City and Sligo Rovers:
- 63 matches played;
- home wins - 22, away wins - 23, draws - 18;
- goals - 64 vs 67;
- average first-half total - 0.95, second-half - 1.13;
- average match total - 2.08.
Head-to-head statistics Derry City - Sligo Rovers FC
Derry City Team Overview
The team's last official match took place in the Premier Division (St Patrick's Athletic at home, Derry City away). The match ended 1-1.
Match stats (Derry City vs St Patrick's Athletic):
- possession: 53% vs 47%;
- corners: 9 vs 3;
- fouls: 15 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 7 vs 8.
The Northern Irish club sit sixth, 14 points off the European places, so breaking into the top three in the remaining 12 games looks extremely unlikely. The more pressing concern is staying in the Premier Division - the gap above the playoff zone is just five points.
That said, Derry have a strong record against Sligo Rovers at the Brandywell. They haven't lost to them at home in 11 straight Premier Division matches. The last three home meetings with Sligo all ended in wins for the hosts, and they'll be looking to keep that run going and take all three points.
Match Results: Derry City
Sligo Rovers Team Overview
Sligo's last official match was in the Premier Division (Dundalk at home, Sligo Rovers away). The match ended 1-1.
Match stats (Dundalk vs Sligo Rovers):
- Possession: 61% vs 39%;
- Corners: 10 vs 2;
- Fouls: 11 vs 12;
- Yellow cards: 1 vs 3;
- Shots on target: 6 vs 3.
Sligo Rovers arrive in Derry on a three-match unbeaten run: a 4-0 win over Johnsboro in the Round of 32 of the national cup, then draws against Drogheda United (2-2) and Dundalk (1-1) in the Premier Division. They're bottom of the table - three points off the playoff places and five from safety - but with a third of the season still to go, staying up is far from impossible.
That said, Brandywell has not been kind to Sligo Rovers. They haven't won there in 11 straight meetings, and in their last nine away matches across all competitions, they've managed just one win. On top of that, in 10 of their last 11 Premier Division trips to Derry, Sligo Rovers scored under 1.5 goals per game.
Match Results: Sligo Rovers
Total Prediction
Head-to-head matches (average total):
- home side - 1.02, away side - 1.06;
- in head-to-head matches - 2.08;
- both teams scored: all time - 25 times; at the home team's ground - 13 times.
Average total stats: Derry City vs Sligo Rovers
- in the league: 2.5 vs 2.54;
- goals scored: 1.27 vs 0.88;
- 1st half: 0.42 vs 0.46;
- 2nd half: 0.85 vs 0.42;
- Derry City: at home in the league - 1.75;
- Sligo Rovers: away in the league - 0.69;
- last 10 matches: 1.3 (home - 1.6) vs 1.5 (away - 1.5).
- Under 3.5 goals in 32 of the last 33 head-to-head matches between these sides (Premier Division).
- Under 3.5 goals in 15 of the last 16 head-to-head matches at the home side's ground (Premier Division).
- Under 3.5 goals in 6 consecutive head-to-head matches between these sides.
- Under 3.5 goals in 5 consecutive Derry City matches.
Corners Prediction
Derry City: Stats
- season: average total in the league - 5.92; at home - 6.92;
- last 10 matches: average total - 5.9; at home - 7.
Sligo Rovers: Stats
- season: average total in the league - 3.73; away - 3.69;
- last 10 matches: average total - 3.9; away - 4.5.
- Derry City have taken fewer than 7.5 corners in 7 of their last 8 matches (Premier Division).
Both Teams To Score Prediction
Head-to-head:
- matches played - 63;
- both teams scored (all time) - 25 times;
- at the home team's ground - 13 times.
Stats: Derry City vs Sligo Rovers
- matches played this season: 26 vs 26;
- matches with both teams scoring (BTTS): 17 vs 13;
- Derry City: BTTS at home - 8 (67%);
- Sligo Rovers: BTTS away - 6 (46%).
Last 10 matches:
- BTTS matches: 6 vs 7;
- Derry City: BTTS at home - 2 (40%);
- Sligo Rovers: BTTS away - 3 (50%).
- Derry City have scored and conceded in 6 of their last 7 matches (Premier Division).
- Sligo Rovers have scored and conceded in 5 matches in a row (Premier Division).
Correct Score Prediction
Most common results this season:
- most frequent score in the tournament: 1:1 (19/129, 14.7%);
- Derry City at home most often finish matches: 2:2 (2/12, 16.7%);
- Sligo Rovers away most often play: 1:0 (3/13, 23.1%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:0 - 11.36% (odds 7)
2:0 - 10.22% (odds 7)
2:1 - 10.12% (odds 8.5)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Both teams approach this match with different tournament objectives, but their current form highlights a similar issue - defensive instability. Derry City regularly both scores and concedes, which is confirmed by six such matches in their last seven Premier Division games. Sligo Rovers have also shown an open style of play, with the team scoring and conceding in five consecutive matches.
At the same time, the hosts have a significant advantage due to home-field factor and their strong record in meetings at "Brandywell", while the visitors need points in their fight for survival. Derry are expected to be more active in attack, but defensive problems could give Sligo opportunities for counter-attacks.
Editorial prediction - Both teams to score (Yes). Despite the difference in class and league position, the current trends of both sides indicate a high probability of a goalscoring match. Predicted score - 2:1 in favor of Derry City.
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