Saint Patr. vs Sligo Rovers FC Prediction
🔊 The clash between St Patrick's Athletic and Sligo Rovers promises to be intense, considering the recent performances of both teams. The hosts have been solid at home, keeping clean sheets in their last four matches, which highlights their stable defense. Their attacking line also stands out, averaging 1.7 goals over the past ten games. On the other hand, Sligo Rovers are eager to climb the table after a series of mixed results. Nevertheless, they consistently find the net in almost every match in recent months. The game is set to be marked by tactical battles and caution from both sides.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 30 May 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 0:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Sligo Rovers):
- ball possession percentage: 52% vs 48%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 9;
- fouls: 9 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 1 vs 5.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Saint Patrick´s Athletic and Sligo Rovers:
- played 53 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 24, for the away team - 14, draws - 15;
- number of goals - 66 against 53;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.04, in the 2nd half - 1.21;
- average total goals in the match - 2.25.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

Saint Patrick´s Athletic Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the UEFA Europa Conference League tournament (home team - Saint Patrick´s Athletic, away team - Besiktas Istanbul). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:4.
Here's the game statistics (Saint Patrick´s Athletic vs Besiktas Istanbul):
- ball possession: 33% vs 67%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 3;
- fouls: 5 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 3 vs 8.
St Patrick's Athletic are showcasing solid form in the current Irish Premier Division season. The team currently sits in sixth place on the table and boasts one of the best defensive records, conceding just 0.7 goals per game over their last ten home matches. The Saints favor a defensive approach, relying on counter-attacks and set pieces to secure results. In their most recent head-to-head with Sligo Rovers, they fell short of victory, but now they're determined to seek revenge in front of their home supporters.
Match Results: Saint Patrick´s Athletic

Sligo Rovers Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Premier Division tournament (home team - Sligo Rovers, away - Shelbourne). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:2.
Here are the match stats (Sligo Rovers vs Shelbourne):
- ball possession: 46% vs 54%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 3;
- fouls: 10 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 0 vs 3.
Sligo Rovers are displaying inconsistent form, currently sitting ninth in the league after 26 matches this season. However, their ability to maintain a +1.5 handicap is impressive-this strategy has helped them avoid defeats in several recent games. The team is renowned for their fighting spirit and perseverance until the final whistle, although their defense can occasionally falter, conceding an average of one goal over the last ten games. Additionally, considering their victory over St. Patrick's earlier this year, the team will be hopeful of replicating that success.
Match Results: Sligo Rovers
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 53;
- home team wins - 24, away team wins - 14, draws - 15.
Statistics: Saint Patrick´s Athletic vs Sligo Rovers
- matches played in the tournament: 26 vs 26;
- wins: 9 vs 7;
- win percentage: 35% vs 27%;
- losses: 9 vs 14;
- draws: 8 vs 5.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 5 vs 5;
- losses: 2 vs 3;
- draws: 3 vs 2.
- Sligo Rovers won with a +1.5 handicap in 12 of last 13 games.
- Sligo Rovers won with a +1.5 handicap in 11 of last 12 games (Premier Division).
- Sligo Rovers won with a +1.5 handicap in last 6 away games.
- Sligo Rovers won with a +1.5 handicap in last 5 away games (Premier Division).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.25, the guests - 1;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.25;
- both teams scored: overall - 22; at the home team's field - 9.
Statistics: Saint Patrick´s Athletic vs Sligo Rovers
- average total in the tournament: 2.15 vs 2.92;
- average total goals scored: 1.12 vs 1.27;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.69 vs 0.62;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.42 vs 0.65;
- Saint Patrick´s Athletic: average total at home in the tournament - 1.38;
- Sligo Rovers: average total away in the tournament - 1.42;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.7 (home - 1.83) vs 1.3 (away - 1.5).
- Under 2.5 goals scored in 7 of last 8 Saint Patrick´s Athletic games (Premier Division).
- Under 2.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 Saint Patrick´s Athletic home games.
Prediction on corners
Saint Patrick´s Athletic: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 6.12; at home field - 5.92;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 7.6; at home field - 6.67.
Sligo Rovers: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.42, away - 4.83;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.1; away - 5.25.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 2.38 (1.19 for home team and 1.19 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 3.11 (1.33 for home team and 1.78 for away team).
Saint Patrick´s Athletic: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.23; at home - 2.08;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.7; at home - 1.17.
Sligo Rovers: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.12, away - 3.42;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.2; away - 2.5.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 53;
- both teams scored all-time - 22 times;
- on the home team’s field - 9 times.
Statistics: Saint Patrick´s Athletic vs Sligo Rovers
- number of matches played in the tournament: 26 vs 26;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 9 vs 14;
- number of BTTS matches for Saint Patrick´s Athletic at home - 4 (31%);
- number of BTTS matches for Sligo Rovers away - 6 (50%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 2 vs 4;
- BTTS matches for Saint Patrick´s Athletic at home - 1 (17%);
- BTTS matches for Sligo Rovers away - 2 (50%).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Both teams boast their own strengths: St. Patrick's Athletic are formidable at home with their solid defense and effective finishing up front; meanwhile, Sligo Rovers have the ability to surprise opponents with their resilience, even in challenging match conditions. The current form and trends suggest that the hosts rarely concede at home, making a bet on under 2.5 goals a reasonable choice for this match, given the overall trend of low-scoring games from both sides.